Shotgun Shells Explained - Types, Uses & Safety Guide #3082260 (License: Personal Use)

This illustration depicts two standard shotgun shells: one upright and another lying horizontally with its crimp opened and lead shot spilling out. The green plastic hulls with yellow brass bases indicate common modern ammunition used in hunting and sport shooting. The visible pellets emphasize the spread pattern characteristic of shotgun loads.

Used on firearms education pages, hunting guides, or ammunition retail sites to visually explain shell components and function; matches user intent for learning about shotgun ammo basics or identifying shell types.