Shotgun Shells Explained: Types, Uses, and Safety Guide #3082270 (License: Personal Use)

The image displays two classic 12-gauge shotgun shells: one standing vertically and another resting diagonally, highlighting the ribbed red plastic hull, gold-colored brass head, and central primer. These shells are typically loaded with lead or steel shot, slugs, or less-lethal payloads depending on use case. Their standardized dimensions ensure compatibility across most pump-action, semi-auto, and break-action shotguns.

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