“Tag: Shotshell”

Federal Ammunition has added a trio of shotshell options—offered in 5, 6 and 7.5 shot—to its Game-Shok lineup for those who enjoy the lightweight and easy-handling of a 28-gauge shotgun.

When it comes to handloading, shotshells receive considerably less attention than do metallic cartridges, but here are five reasons to consider it.

Steel shot’s low density (and light weight) is a catch-22; when compared to lead pellets, there is significantly more steel shot for a given payload weight—a good thing.

Federal Premium has introduced the Gold Medal Grand, a shotshell line geared toward clay-target competitors.

For today’s modern muzzleloaders using 209 shotshell primers, the 50-gr. pre-formed Blue MZ blackpowder-equivalent pellets from Alliant Powder are a worthwhile option.

Since the introduction of the 3½"-chambered 12-ga. shotgun in 1988, the 3½" 10 gauge has fallen from favor with hunters, which is a shame.

Loads for the 16 gauge have long been scarce and lacking in variety, generally carrying payloads of similar weights and sizes of shot.

Designed for 1 1⁄8-oz. heavy target and 1¼-oz. field loads, Ballistic Products’ Z21 wads have notably thicker shotcup walls than standard wads, which intensifies the constriction for improved downrange patterns.

Watch this American Rifleman TV segment from the Federal Premium Ammunition factory to see how shotshells are made.