[DEE50]

Hello gentlemen,

I am wanting to buy one 8 gauge shotgun shell for my collection and I was wondering if anyone had an extra that they would sell to me.

[Tiro Fijo]

Sorry, I used up my last box in Dodge City last year during the cattle drive.

[OctoberRust]

Dude an 8 gauge?

I feel like a failure now, why did I settle for a 12 gauge.


ok guys, someone hurry, start an 8 gauge vs bear thread, so I can see if it's viable for home defense.

[cowboy1964]

I can't even find a good gauge comparison pic. This is the best one so far:

[dkf]

Took me about 4 seconds to find this with an internet search. Hopefully they have some in stock.

http://www.ammo-one.com/8Gauge.html

[SCmasterblaster]

I wonder what the standard charge weight is in an 8-guage shell? 3-ounces? 4? The recoil must have been severe.

[noway]

Why stop at a 8ga get a B ga or better a punt gun

[SCmasterblaster]

Originally Posted by noway

Why stop at a 8ga get a B ga or better a punt gun

I have never heard of a "B" gauge before. How big is it?

[Wil Terry]

YOU should be able to access an 8 guage cartridge where they use a kiln gun.

[noway]

Originally Posted by Wil Terry

YOU should be able to access an 8 guage cartridge where they use a kiln gun.

or just go online and buy them.

http://www.ammo-one.com/8Gauge.html


On gauges bigger than 8ga, the choices are limited and the same with rounds. Most of these rounds are brass or paper shells.

On the question about the sizes, look here;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gauge_%28bore_diameter%29

[SCmasterblaster]

Does anyone know the pellet load weight of the 8 ga?

[noway]

Originally Posted by SCmasterblaster

Does anyone know the pellet load weight of the 8 ga?

easily 2oz of shot

[lakepop]

8 Gauge are also used to clean condensers in power plants. different loads & type of shot.

[SCmasterblaster]

Originally Posted by noway

easily 2oz of shot

3oz is more likely.