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shotshell
A shotgun shell is a self-contained cartridge typically loaded with multiple metallic "shot", which are small, generally spherical projectiles. Traditionally lead was used, but increasingly steel, tungsten or bismuth shot has replaced lead, due to laws designed to protect the environment. A single, large projectile known as a shotgun slug can also be used, and numerous specialty rounds such as less-lethal rounds (e.g. beanbag rounds), flechette rounds, lead-dust rounds for door-breaching are also available. An old non-lethal shotgun load consisted of a shotgun shell loaded with rock salt, which could inflict very painful, but rarely deadly, wounds, and was therefore popular for scaring away trespassers.
Most shotgun shells are designed to be fired from a smoothbore barrel, but dedicated shotguns with rifled barrels are limited to sabot slugs. A rifled barrel will increase the accuracy of sabot slugs, but makes it unsuitable for firing shot, as it imparts a spin to the shot cup, causing a centrifugal force that makes the shot cluster disperse. A rifled slug uses rifling on the slug itself so it can be used in a smoothbore shotgun. Specialty shotgun ammunition includes non-lethal rounds available in the form of slugs made of low-density material, such as rubber.
Hi everyone. I own a 20 gauge Mossberg 500 that my wife usually hunts and shoots trap with. I've taken a liking to it and want to get another one for myself. I was looking at available ammo for it and noticed that some of the Bird loads are described as "Magnum" on the box. The 20 gauge I own...
Up for sale is a Dillon SL900 Shotshell Reloader. All set up and ready to load 12GA shotshells. Has the Dillon Lifetime NO B.S. warranty. Dillon will replace parts or tune-up the press for free as needed. Light use, clean, and overall good condition. Unknown round count. Includes original box &...
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An interesting blog post from a guy reloading .410 shotshells without specialized reloading tools. Just using normal home workshop equipment. Very worth a read.
Eaton Rapids Joe: Some pictures of...
Mec Sizemaster in 12ga with about 400rds Through it. It is like new. Comes with all original accessories plus: Adjustable Charge/Shot Bar, Bottle Brace, Mec factory cover, Hornady Powder Scale, Over 1000 Wads, 900 Winchester Primers, A fresh bottle of Hodgdon 700x, A 25lb bag of reclaimed shot...