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November 30, 2002, 11:51 AM
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Where did "BB" come from?
Like the shot size...or BB guns? Stand for anything?
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November 30, 2002, 02:17 PM
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I always thought it was for "ball bearing"
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November 30, 2002, 05:28 PM
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Not sure, but I think the sizing of shot started in Britain.
There are quite a few shot sizes that have letter designations, B, BB, T, TT, and others, IIRC. I've got a book at home with some information on it.
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November 30, 2002, 05:37 PM
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Well, I know as a kid that it stood for BUSTED BOTTLES.
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November 30, 2002, 05:57 PM
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Baby Bullets
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December 1, 2002, 10:46 PM
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B = 0.175"
BB= 0.180" BBB=0.190" All sizes greater than #1. Sam |
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December 2, 2002, 02:11 AM
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Bad Boy
Blaster of Bottles Butt Beatings (Think about it.. ) etc... 
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December 2, 2002, 03:28 AM
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BB A term with two distinct and separate meanings, the most common being the size of air rifle barrels or air rifle spherical steel shot - .175" in diameter. So widely used in this respect that 'BB gun' has become a generic term for all types of spring- and air-operated guns which use this type and size ammunition.
In reference to shotshells, a specific size of lead shot - .181" in diameter. Contrary to popular belief, BB shot size is not identical to BB ammunition size. Referece: Firearms Encyclopedia, by George C. Nonte, Jr. Hope this helps! Steve Mace
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