Confused about Shotgun Shells

mayosligo · November 22, 2009, 01:10 PM

I am trying to figure out what exactly is in a shell. For instanec 00 Buck shot? Is this 8, .30 caliber balls? Is there a chart somewhere that explains exactly what is in each shell from Slug all the way down to Dove Shot?

Buzzcook · November 22, 2009, 02:50 PM

00 buck uses a 0.33 pellet and there are 8 per ounce. Depending on the shell there can be more or fewer pellets in a load.

The parts of a loaded shell are the primer, powder, wad, cushion, shot and cap. The cushion helps keep the shot from deforming and the cap helps keep the shot together in the barrel.

lockedcj7 · November 22, 2009, 03:40 PM

Virtually everything you ever wanted to know about shotgun shells.

http://www.shotgunworld.com/amm.html

November 22, 2009, 01:10 PM	#1
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November 22, 2009, 02:50 PM	#2
Buzzcook Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 6,126	00 buck uses a 0.33 pellet and there are 8 per ounce. Depending on the shell there can be more or fewer pellets in a load. The parts of a loaded shell are the primer, powder, wad, cushion, shot and cap. The cushion helps keep the shot from deforming and the cap helps keep the shot together in the barrel.