Cartridge comparison
20 Gauge vs 24 Gauge
20 Gauge and 24 Gauge are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 20 Gauge | 24 Gauge | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Shotgun | Shotgun |
| Introduced | 1870 | 1880 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.615″ | 0.5787″ |
| Case length | 2.7598″ | 2.748″ |
| Max pressure | 12,000 psi | 12,038 psi |
| Recoil | 15–22 ft·lb | 10–16 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 50 yd | 25 yd |
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.
