2007-04-24 06:26:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
The other differences are the velocity at which the shell or pellot travel and the impact at the target.
2007-04-24 06:30:02 · answer #1 · answered by jazboz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the greater diameter of the 12 gauge, you also get increased powder and increased shot.
Although, even within a single gauge, you can still have different amounts of powder. The amount of powder listed on the box is listed as "drams equivalent" I believe (been a while since I've purchased shotgun shells). Note that the higher powder shells are sometimes called "high brass", since they have more brass on the actual shell (covering the part with the powder).
2007-04-24 13:30:25 · answer #2 · answered by finance_coder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's needles your talking about, the 12 gauge is going to be bigger and really really hurt, 20 gauge is smaller. The lab uses standard 21-23 gauge, I think. It's been a long time.
Sorry, I didnt see the catagory this was posted in...LOL.
2007-04-24 13:31:32 · answer #3 · answered by Jodeci 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Smaller gauge more power. 8 gauge will cut down trees, 20 gauge cuts down birds.
2007-04-24 13:30:12 · answer #4 · answered by Tim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean shotgun? Stopping power and kick back, among many other things.
2007-04-24 13:30:18 · answer #5 · answered by Uncle John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More shot and bigger shot pattern.. Velocity is the same in both..
2007-04-24 14:01:32 · answer #6 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋