Convert caliber (bore) to shot (U.S. shackle)
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Definition and details for caliber (bore):
Caliber (cal) is used to express the diameter of the gun barrel (bore). This unit is equal to inch. So 0.38 caliber is referred to a gun with a bore 0.38 inches. Usually when caliber measurements are spoken the decimal point is omitted. So "38 caliber" refers to 0.38 inches.
Definition and details for shot (U.S. shackle):
Shot is another name for a shackle as unit of length for anchor chains. It is common in the U.S. and equal to 90 feet or 27.432 meters.