Understanding the Mechanics of Birdshot The air hung thick with the scent of gunpowder. The glint of sunlight off a shotgun barrel, reflecting a grim reality: the potential for serious harm, even from something as seemingly innocuous as birdshot. While often considered a less lethal ammunition type, the question of whether birdshot can kill a … Read more
Decoding the Physics of Birdshot’s Flight The Influence of Shot Size One of the most significant factors determining how far birdshot travels is the size of the individual pellets. Birdshot comes in a range of sizes, typically designated by a number, with smaller numbers signifying larger shot diameters. For example, #9 shot features very small … Read more
Birdshot: The Basics Unveiled Ever wonder about the tiny rain of projectiles unleashed when you pull the trigger on a shotgun loaded with birdshot? That cloud of lead or steel, meticulously designed to bring down birds and other small game, is actually composed of numerous individual pellets. But have you ever stopped to consider just … Read more
