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A shotshell’s wad, the formed piece of plastic, paper, or felt that holds the pellets inside of the hull, serves many purposes. It protects barrels from damage, helps cushion payloads so there is less ...

Loading your own shotgun shells is not economical if you shoot 12- and 20-gauge, but it is practical for tailoring ammo for specific applications. Twenty years ago, when lead shot and primers were ...

Virginia Institute of Marine Science researchers have developed an environmentally-friendly shotgun shell, which features a biodegradable wad. It is expected to be available for purchase countrywide ...