Manual

F. SHOT

1. There are three basic types of shot available in the various shot pellet sizes.

a. Soft Shot: The most common type and the least expensive. These almost

pure lead pellets are very soft and are easily deformed during passage

up the barrel bore. Therefore, they spread quite rapidly after exiting

the bore. Soft shot is primarily used for skeet and close range targets.

b. Chilled Shot: Individual shot pellets containing a slight percentage of

the hardening agent, antimony. Consequently, the shot becomes less

deformed during passage up the bore. The shot pattern also becomes

more efficient.

c. Hard Shot (also known as Magnum Shot): Pellets which are further

hardened with antimony, resulting in little deformation during bore

passage. Primary use is for maximum range and dense patterns. The

most expensive of the three varieties.

WARNING: NEVER USE ANY STEEL SHOT IN A CVA SHOTGUN UN-

LESS YOUR MODEL IS DESIGNED TO HANDLE THIS TYPE OF SHOT.

HELPFUL HINT: The exact number of pellets can vary depending on brand

or lot. To determine the shot size (diameter), multiply the shot size by .01

then subtract the answer from .17 (constant). Example for shot size #6: 6 x

.01 = .06; .17 -. 06 = .11 diameter.