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Shotguns are manufactured with different bore diameters, and each size is referred to as a gauge.

The common shotgun gauges are:

  • 10 gauge
  • 12 gauge
  • 16 gauge
  • 20 gauge
  • 28 gauge
  • 410 gauge.

The 12 gauge is the most versatile and can be used for game hunting, game bird hunting and target shooting.

Shotgun gauge sizes
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