Quick Tip: Introduction to Shotshells
This video from Brownells Gun Tech™ provides a fundamental introduction to shotshells, commonly referred to as shotgun ammunition. Host Caleb Savant explains key characteristics of shotshells, including gauge (shell diameter), length, and shot size. The video details how gauge number inversely relates to diameter, with larger gauges like 10 gauge being bigger than smaller gauges like 28 gauge. It also covers the significance of shell length and the brass portion, explaining their impact on power and recoil. Finally, the explanation extends to different shot pellet sizes and introduces slugs as a distinct type of shotgun projectile used for hunting and self-defense.










