Not shotshell trivia
As a follow up to Edgars Primer question, I have a trivia question regarding the naming of shotgun gauges. We all know what the bore diameters are for 10, 12, 16 and 20 gauge guns. But just how did each gauge mentioned get assigned the designation of 10, 12, 16 and 20 gauges?
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balls of that diameter per pound of lead did you know that in the 18th century Pennsylvania longrifles were not defined by caliber as we do now, they also were identified as balls to a pound - to someone going off on a long hunt who was packing in lead it mattered how many shots he got for each pound he lugged into the wilderness - and since the bores were cut by hand - they varied a lot militia units were issued bars of lead to "run" their own balls due to the lack of a standard |
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I’ll be sure to bring ip these topics at our next social event. I’m sure everyone in attendance will be politely interested...
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oh - get them going on high brass vs low brass that's always a popular topic at high tea almost as popular as dram equivalent :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: |
looks like you fellows will start a new trend in social circles....should get some raised eye brows from the lady folks....be prepared...charlie
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Don't stop there Dean, expound on how much better 1 oz through a 12g is much better than 1 1/8 oz. "But I need those extra pellets....!!" :corn:
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Don't forget 7 1/2's vs. 8's...:banghead::banghead:
Sorry Steve. Not to hijact but I coul'd'nt resist. |
How about the age old #10 or #12 shot for spreaders? :rotf::rotf:
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How 'bout: "chokes -- keep the originals or open them up?" Wait. That might generate a discussion that won't end well. Better stick with politics as a discussion topic.:bigbye:
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