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Jerry G. · 03-19-2002, 06:54 PM

If memory serves -- shotgun gauges are related to the number of lead balls made with 1 lb. of lead. That is, with 1 lb. of lead, if you make 16 equal size round balls - each resulting ball will fit perfectly in a 16 ga. bore. 12 balls = 12ga., usw.

Jerry

03-19-2002, 06:54 PM	#3
Jerry G. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Barrel Proofs & Old English Numbers...? If memory serves -- shotgun gauges are related to the number of lead balls made with 1 lb. of lead. That is, with 1 lb. of lead, if you make 16 equal size round balls - each resulting ball will fit perfectly in a 16 ga. bore. 12 balls = 12ga., usw. Jerry