What are the different types of 12-gauge shotgun shells?

Today’s 12-gauge shells come in 2½-, 2¾-, 3- and 3½-inch lengths (and they all hold different amounts of powder and shot charges). If your shotgun is marked “12-gauge 2¾-inch” you may safely fire 2½- and 2¾-inch 12-gauge shotshells, but not the 3- or 3½-inch.

What are the different kinds of shotgun shells?

12-Gauge Shotgun Load Types

#9 Shot. Federal 12 Gauge 2-3/4 Inch Shell, 9 Shot, 1145 Velocity, Shot At 25 Feet.
#8 1/2 Shot. Winchester 12 Gauge 2-3/4 Inch Shell, 8-1/2-Shot, 1145 Velocity, Shot at 25 Feet.
#8 Shot.
#7 1/2 Shot.
#7 Shot.
#6 Shot.
#5 Shot.
#5-6-7 Shot Mix.

What is the difference between buckshot and birdshot?

With birdshot you will have a larger spread of pellets with more pellets striking the targeted area. Buckshot will spread out as well, but the larger pellets generally keep a tighter pattern. As pellets spread out in their pattern, the energy they disperse also spreads.

What are the different sizes of shotgun shells?

The big shot sizes, Nos. 3, 2, 1, B, BB, BBB, T, F and FF shot are used for long-range waterfowl hunting, as these large pellets will hold their velocity and retain enough energy for quick kills on distant geese and ducks.

What kind of projectile is in a shotgun shell?

Shotguns are also capable of firing a single projectile, called a ‘ slug ’. A shotgun shell is cased in plastic with a brass base containing the primer. Starting at the brass, the layers of a shotgun shell are brass, propellant, over-powder wad, shot wad, shot pellets (or slug), over-shot wad, and top crimping.

What are the different types of shotgun ammo?

The three main types of shotgun ammo are buckshot, birdshot, and slugs. We’ll take a look at how each one compares and contrasts to the other below.

What’s the name of the round in a shotgun?

Slug –a single projectile round in a shotgun shell, used for hunting larger game. Sabot –a plastic shell around some shotgun shells, which give the projectile a degree of spin as it leaves the barrel.