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1
Q

In shotgun discharge: how far does flame and smoke reach?

A

Flame reaches 6 in

Smoke reaches 15 in

2
Q

In shotgun discharge: jow far does tattooing reach and wad?

A

Tattooing 24 in

Wad 3 ft

3
Q

In shotgun discharge how far out do you see satellite holes and unofrm peppering?

A

Satellite holes 2 yards

Uniform peppering 10 yars

4
Q

Number of balls of lead exactly fitting the barrel diameter which make up 1 lb in weight

A

Shotgun gauge

12 gauge is 18.2mm

5
Q

How is choke of barrel measured?

A

% shot striking within 30 inch target circle at range of 40y
Full choke = 60%
Cylinder choke = 30%

6
Q

What has petals in a shogun ammo?

A

Power piston

7
Q

What does power piston do?

A

Pushes shot out barrel and then exits

8
Q

When does power piston contribute to wound?

A

Less than 20’

9
Q

What does power piston indicate?

A

Manufacturer and gauge

10
Q

Power piston: less than 1 ft?

A

Not yet open

11
Q

Power piston: 1-3 ft?

A

Abrasions from petals

12
Q

Power piston: greater than 3 ft?

A

Folded back

13
Q

Power piston: greater than 8-10 feet?

A

Sgtrikes alongside entry

14
Q

When ight be seen around contacat shotgun wound margin?

A

CHERRY PIUNK COLOUR FROM CO

15
Q
Small circular defect < 2’
No tattooing > 3’
Scalloped margins by 3’
Satellite holes (fliers) by 4’
Cuff of satellite holes by 6’
A

Shoggun wound distant range