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PetahW · July 13, 2009, 08:20 AM

There's LOTS of wiggle room because, over the years, everyday shooters have pretty much used the terms "gauge" and "bore" interchangeably when referring to shotshells; whereas us chickens tend to be more exact - TOO exact, in some cases.

Book authors aren't exempt.

Can't see the forest, 'cause the trees are in the way.

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July 13, 2009, 08:20 AM	#8
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	There's LOTS of wiggle room because, over the years, everyday shooters have pretty much used the terms "gauge" and "bore" interchangeably when referring to shotshells; whereas us chickens tend to be more exact - TOO exact, in some cases. Book authors aren't exempt. Can't see the forest, 'cause the trees are in the way. .