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What caliber would 12 gauge be?
A 12-gauge shotgun, nominally 18.5 mm (0.73 in), can range from a tight 18 mm (0.71 in) to an extreme overbore of 20 mm (0.79 in).
What is the difference between a 12 gauge and a 16 gauge shotgun?
The 16-gauge generally has a lighter recoil or “kick” than the more powerful 12-gauge shell. This lighter recoil can make the 16-gauge slightly easier on your shoulder, which is beneficial if you are participating in high-volume target shooting, duck hunting, or any sport where you fire dozens of shots in a single day.
Which is thicker 12 gauge or 16 gauge steel?
Absolutely. So let’s talk gauge… There three basic gauges used in steel tube panels typically 16 ga, 14 ga, and 10 ga. Gauges work like this; the smaller the number the thicker the steel.
What gauge would a 410 shotgun be?
67 gauge
410 bore is equivalent to a 67 gauge. The use of gauge indication stops with the 36-ga. shotgun.
What is the largest shotgun?
10 gauge – A heavy firearm with a forceful recoil, the 10 gauge is the largest legal shotgun in the United States. It’s not as popular as it once used to be, though it is still in use. It’s used primarily for hunting waterfowl, such as goose and duck.
How powerful is a 50 BMG slug compared to a 12 gauge?
The slug is about 100 yards at most. Over a mile with a .50BMG would still have as much power as that 12 gauge slug at 100 yards. If you are talking about them at the same difference the .50BMG would be more “powerful” .50 BMG was originally designed as an anti tank round.
How powerful is a 50 gauge compared to a 12 gauge?
Both can cause a lot of damage. The slug is about 100 yards at most. Over a mile with a .50BMG would still have as much power as that 12 gauge slug at 100 yards. If you are talking about them at the same difference the .50BMG would be more “powerful”
What is the difference between a 50bmg and a Hornady round?
In contrast, the rather low velocity (for a 50BMG) 750 gr (49 g) Hornady round delivers about 13,241 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle. Things only go more in favor of the 50BMG as the range increases due to the superior ballistics of a bullet vs shot or 12 gauge slug result in greater energy retention for the 50BMG vs the 12 gauge.
How far can a 50 BMG kill an enemy?
More than 40 years ago, Gunnery Sergeant Carlos Hathcock, the legendary USMC sniper used the .50 BMG to kill an enemy soldier at 2,500 yards. More recently, the round has been successfully used at ranges in excess of two miles.