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What does the gauge number of a shotgun describe?

The weight of lead sphere matching the bore diameter.

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  1. The length of the barrel
  2. The number of shells it holds
  3. The weight of lead sphere matching the bore diameter ✔

Why: Gauge is based on the weight, in fractions of a pound, of a lead sphere matching the bore's inside diameter.

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Answer: The weight of lead sphere matching the bore diameter. Gauge is based on the weight, in fractions of a pound, of a lead sphere matching the bore's inside diameter.

  1. Shotgun en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shotgun
    The gauge number is determined by the weight, in fractions of a pound, of a solid sphere of lead with a diameter equal to the inside diameter of the barrel
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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