Cartridge comparison
14 Gauge vs 16 Gauge
14 Gauge and 16 Gauge are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 14 Gauge | 16 Gauge | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Shotgun | Shotgun |
| Introduced | 1880 | 1866 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.6772″ | 0.6614″ |
| Case length | 2.748″ | 2.75″ |
| Max pressure | 10,733 psi | 11,500 psi |
| Recoil | 15–22 ft·lb | 18–26 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 50 yd | 50 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | Not standardized |
| Obsolete | Obsolete | — |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.
