The 10ga Magnum - Article

[Labowner]

Good article but I don't agree with this statement.

The chamber of the big gun at
first was not the 3½-inch length of today,
but rather a short 2 7/ 8 inches. Aside
from that difference, the big .775-inchbore size has always been the standard
and, being the largest bore diameter of
all American shotguns, it has long been
known for its massive firepower.

What about the big eight, I think he forgot about them.
Can't wait to try my new to me 3 1/2" Beretta Silver Pigeon SxS this fall.

[J.B. Books]

I had similiar thoughts as well Bob. He never mentioned the development of the 3 1/2 10ga shell and the first gun to shoot it, the Ithaca NID 10ga Mag either.

Just goes to show gun writers are not always experts, I thought it was still an interesting read.

[Hammer Fan]

Originally Posted by E Robert Fabian

Aside
from that difference, the big .775-inchbore size has always been the standard

And apparently the author had no idea that most of the 19th century, 10 gauge Parkers had bore diameters of .780-.800.

And yes, what about the 8 gauges and larger shotguns. Those are only illegal for waterfowl, but can still be used in most places for other game.