Absolutely! That's a great question and a common point of confusion for many. I can definitely help clear that up. Here's a breakdown to answer your question: When it comes to shotgun gauges, the **10-gauge shotgun actually has a larger bore diameter than a 12-gauge shotgun.** The gauging system dates back to a time when shotguns were measured by the number of lead balls of a given diameter that would weigh one pound. So, for a **12-gauge shotgun**, you could cast **12 lead balls of its bore diameter that would collectively weigh one pound**. For a **10-gauge shotgun**, you could only cast **10 lead balls of its bore diameter to weigh one pound**. This means that if you can fit *fewer* lead balls of a specific diameter into a pound, each individual ball must be *larger*. Therefore, a smaller gauge number (like 10) indicates a larger bore diameter, and a larger gauge number (like 20 or 28) indicates a smaller bore diameter. It's definitely counter-intuitive at first glance, but once you understand the historical context, it makes a bit more sense! Let me know if you have any more questions!