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
.410 bore
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The.410 bore is a small caliber shotgun, firing one of the smallest commonly available shotgun shells. A.410 bore shotgun loaded with shot shells is well suited for small game hunting and pest control
From left to right: a .45 ACP, a .410 bore shotshell, a 20 gauge shotshell, and a 12 gauge shotshell
Two .410 shells being loaded into a side-by-side double-barrel shotgun
H. Koon "Snake Charmer" advertisement