Manual

G. BUCKSHOT

1. Although the shot size numbers are the same as some buckshot num-

bers, do not confuse the two. Buckshot pellets are larger in diameter.

Buckshot hardness is about the same as that of chilled shot pellets.

TABLE 2

Approximate Shot Characteristics Per Given Charge

Number of Pellets Per: Size Per: Pellet

Shot Size 1 oz. 1 1/8 oz. 1 1/4 oz. Diameter Weight

#2 90 102 113 .15” 4.86 grs.

#4 135 152 169 .13” 3.24 grs.

#5 170 192 213 .12” 2.57 grs.

#6 225 253 281 .11” 1.94 grs.

#7 1/2 360 393 437 .095” 1.25 grs.

#8 410 463 513 .09” 1.07 grs.

#9 585 658 731 .08” 0.75 grs.