Few types of ammunition have stood the test of time quite like buckshot. For generations, it’s been trusted by hunters, ...

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 ...

Editor’s note: Nick Charney is an engineer by trade and a self-taught shotshell maker. He works with Apex Ammunition, helping to build their TSS, steel, and TSS-steel blended loads. This article was ...

If you’re wondering, What are the basic parts of ammunition? then you have come to the right place. Let us break it down for you. The four fundamental components of all types of ammo are the case, the ...