Copper-Plated Shot
Pellets coated with copper to reduce deformation and improve pattern consistency, often used in upland bird loads.
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Lead-Free Ammunition
Bullets or shot made from alternative metals like copper or steel, reducing lead contamination in...
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Nontoxic Shot
Shot made from materials like steel, tungsten, or bismuth instead of lead, commonly required for ...
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Patterning a Shotgun
Testing how a shotgun’s pellets spread at various distances to find the optimal choke and load co...
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Shotgun Choke
A constriction at the muzzle end of a shotgun barrel controlling pellet spread (e.g., cylinder, m...
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