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Barrel Slug Diameters On page 13 of Paul Mazan’s barrel slugging article ("I’ll Take a Slug of That", May 2022) he has a table that lists bore diameters. Does he really mean bore diameter there or should this be groove diameter? Please clarify. or post a letter to Falls Church, VA 22041. For subscription questions or mailing problems contact American Gunsmith