the answer would be brand specific, 12 gauge refers to the shell diameter, and 3 inch the length, inside will be divided into propellant and projectile, some may have more propellant leaving less room for projectiles but will be more powerful, some may have less propellant, in favour of more projectile at a decreased range.
1932. You are probably asking about the shell length, not caliber. A 16 gauge of this vintage was probably chambered for 2 9/16 inch (67.5 mm) shells but may have been modified to 2 3/4 (70 mm). I THINK all 12 gauge A5's had 2 3/4 inch chambers. A gunsmith probably wouldn't even charge you for measuring the chamber. Let him advise you on the use of steel or synthetic shot after he has examined the gun.
An expended shell casing is the empty metal container left behind after a bullet is fired from a gun. It holds the primer, gunpowder, and projectile before being shot. Shell casings are often collected at crime scenes as evidence to help identify the type of weapon used.
To my knowledge, steel shot is a relatively new development, and it is necessary to use it in shotguns of recent manufacture that were built to handle it. In my opinion, the steel in the barrel of a 1950 vintage shotgun, which was 30 or 40 years before the advent of steel shot, would be too soft. Accelerated wear would probably be the best you could expect. Using steel shot in a gun that old would be like using rocket fuel in a vintage propeller plane. It just wasn't built to handle it. That's my opinion, anyway. Good luck.
The maximum shell length for a single shot Iver Johnson 410 shotgun is typically 3 inches. It is important to consult the manufacturer's specifications for the specific model to ensure you are using the correct ammunition. Overloading a shotgun with shells that are too long can be dangerous and may damage the firearm.
If you are referring to the single-shot Stevens 95 with the push-botton lock release on the side of the receiver, the gun should be structurally sound enough for steel shot HOWEVER most of these were supplied with full choke barrels. You are going to find that using larger size steel (#1 and greater) will not give decent patterns out of that choke, and, over time, will actually deform the choked section of the muzzle. If you are referring to the antique Model 95 with the top-lever, the answer is absolutely not - period. sales@countrygunsmith.net
Depends on the gauge of the shell. The smaller the number, the bigger the shell. A 12 g shell is ABOUT 3/4 of an inch in diameter.
That depends on the size of the shot in the 3 inch shotgun shell,and the weight of the shot.
The best shotgun shell for shooting ducks is a 3 to 3 1/2 inch 12 gauge with number 2 shot.
The 3-inch 12 gauge shotgun shell was developed in the early 20th century, with its introduction generally attributed to the 1930s. It was designed to provide greater shot capacity and power compared to the standard 2.75-inch shell, enhancing performance for waterfowl hunting and other shooting applications. The 3-inch shell became popular among hunters and shooters for its versatility and effectiveness.
Yes
The 20-gauge shell will fall into the barrel and lodge. When a properly fitting 12-gauge shell is chambered and fired, it will blow up the barrel and you will have a very bad day.
OO Buck contains nine .32 sized lead balls.
It depends on what kind of shot/cartridge you use. Shot, being the pelllets inside the cartridge, come in many different sizes, from 1mm to 9mm.
.5 -1.5 oz
Yes
Depends on the size of the shot, whether the shot is lead, steel or something else, the weight of the load and the gauge of the shell. A lead 1 oz load of #6 birdshot is about 225 pellets.
A standard 12-gauge shotgun shell is typically loaded with either 7.5 or 8 shot, which refers to the size of the pellets. In a standard 12-gauge shell, there can be approximately 1 ounce of shot, containing around 300 to 400 individual pellets, depending on the specific size and type of shot used. Therefore, when referring to "pallets," it seems there might be some confusion, as "pallet" is not a term typically associated with shotgun ammunition. If you meant "pellets," the answer would be around 300 to 400 pellets per shell.