Could I get an explanation longer than eli5? What are the different uses and purposes of gauges, etc.

I'm not a gun guy and googling didn't help much. Although I did find that graphic.

  • Gimbrone [none/use name]
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    2 years ago

    Never heard of 28 gauge.

    12 gauge is standard, 20 is for kids or people who don't like recoil, 10 gauge is for hunting elephants or some shit. 410, for shooting snakes in the top of the head maybe? I've only ever seen one in the wild.