The gauge is the first thing you’ll notice on a box of shotshells, and it’s crucial to match this number with your shotgun.

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In the late 19th and into the 20th century, the 10-gauge was in widespread use as an all-purpose shotgun for hunting ducks, upland birds, and small game, much as the 12-gauge is today. It had a 2 ...