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Shotshell Projectiles

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Shotgun slug and
wadding material

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Examination of projectile related materials includes

  • shot pellets – Determination of size, composition, and other physical characteristics,
  • buckshot – Determination of size,
  • shotgun slugs – Determination of manufacturer or marketer, gauge, and individual characteristics (in some cases).

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