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?

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

Very interesting, Thanks. You never know when this stuff will come up in cocktail conversation:)

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

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:

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:

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:

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Why stop there, throw in chamber lengthening too and sit back and watch!! :shock: :whistle:

I like to lead with the swamp of 0 frame 28 ga barrels vs that of the 00 frame 28 ga. and resulting effect of the woodcock migration.

Yup, good topic Brett - woodcock are often found at the edges of swamps, in the alders and swamp maples. But the fine differences in the swamping of the 0-frame vs the 00-frame should stir a lively conversation.





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Brett and Dean, are you seeing swampy leads at the bird or barrel? Is the lead the same when the barometric pressure is rising/falling?

I always aim a tad high on a falling barometer but the swamp of the 0-frame barrels, unless longer than 28” tends to negate my intended POI.





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In the 0 frame vs 00 frame debates, I have seen first hand the advantage quickly shift to the fellow that has a Setter so attuned that it would intentionally tip over it’s masters adult beverage when it sensed time to refocus was required.

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I have no words...:whistle:



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Hmm,.................For a guy pushing 25,000 posts, I'm having trouble believing that.

Some day I’ll meet you two guys, together. It will be worth the price of admission.

Garry, I have and it is. What i would like is to add George to the mix.

Daniel, I don’t know who George is, but bring him slung and I’ll pay double!

The exchanges between Edgar and George Purtill in years gone by were classic.

Your best bet would be at a funeral. One of us will be in the box and the other just making sure he’s dead.

Someday soon at Addieville... I hope. We've had some awful good times shooting together. George shoots best when he gives a heavy shrug, lets out a very audible sigh and barks out the most abbreviated "PULL" I think I've ever heard....... :duck:





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I'd like to be the one to put ha'pennys on your eyes to keep them from poppin' open in the middle of the services. ;)





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