8 bore
| 8 bore | |
|---|---|
| Type | Rifle, Shotgun |
| Place of origin |
 United Kingdom |
Eight bore, 8 bore, or 8 gauge is an obsolete caliber used commonly in the 19th-century black-powder firearms. It may refer to either rifles or shotguns. It is the size between the larger four bore and the smaller ten bore. In modern times, this size of shotgun shell has a use in cleaning kilns, by blasting away deposits from a distance, this can be done while the kiln is in operation in some instances. Various loadings are in production for different industrial uses.[1][2]
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References
- ↑ "Winchester Industrial Equipment & Loads". Winchester Division/Olin Corporation. p. 2. Archived from the original on 10 November 2006. Retrieved 10 October 2010.
- ↑ "MasterBlaster System". Remington Arms. Archived from the original on 4 October 2010. Retrieved 10 October 2010.