Shotgun cartridge
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A shotgun cartridge, shotshell, or shell is a type of rimmed, cylindrical ammunition used specifically in shotguns. It is typically loaded with numerous small, spherical sub-projectiles called shot. S
A 12-gauge shotgun cartridge in a transparent plastic hull, allowing the contents to be seen. From left to right: brass, propellant, over-powder wad, shot wad, #8 birdshot, over-shot wad, and crimp
Shotgun cartridge comparison (left to right): 12-gauge, 20-gauge, 16-gauge, 28-gauge, and .410 bore
M35 .410 shotgun cartridges for M-6 survival gun w/.22 long rifle for comparison
CCI .22LR snake shot loaded with #12 shot
Shot (pellet)
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Shot is a collective term for small spheres or pellets, often made of lead. These have been projected from slings since ancient times and were the original projectiles for shotguns and are still fired
Shotgun cartridge
…cylindrical (straight-walled) ammunition used specifically in shotguns. It is typically loaded with numerous small, spherical sub-projectiles called shot. Shotguns typically use a smoothbore barrel with a tapered constriction at the muzzle to regulate the extent of scattering. Some cartridges contain a…
Lead shot
Shot tower at Clifton Hill, Melbourne, Australia
Selection of post-medieval lead shot
Split shot, used for fishing