A 20-gauge shell is placed in a 12-gauge shotgun. What is the danger?

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Elena Bernard

3 March, 19:58

A 20-gauge shell is placed in a 12-gauge shotgun. What is the danger?

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Eden Rojas · Answer 1

If 20 gauge shell is placed in a 12 gauge shotgun it will cause damage and serious injury. If 20 gauge shell is placed the it will slip pass the chamber and and when fired it will cause ersonal damage.

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If 20 gauge shell is placed in a 12 gauge shotgun it will cause damage and serious injury. If 20 gauge shell is placed the it will slip pass the chamber and and when fired it will cause ersonal damage. So to avoid the damage you will have to see what gauge is written on the shell and check if it is same as on gun barrel. Be careful in choice of ammunition.