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Shotgun Ammunition

Cutaway view of shotshells

Shot Sizes

Shot size is adaptable to the game being hunted. As pellet diameter decreases, more shot can be placed in a standard shotshell load. The smaller the shot number, the larger the shot size.

Click on the image below to see a detailed diagram (PDF format) showing standard shot sizes.

Shot sizes of buck, steel and lead shot
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