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'''Shot''' is a general term for projectiles launched from firearms, or possibly rockets, which are made of solid material rather than a filled [[warhead]]. [[Shotgun]]s, while they can fire solid slugs, usually fire multiple round balls from one propelling cartridge. Larger artillery pieces may also fire solid projectiles; this was the first type of ammunition for artillery, and still has a role in certain applications against armor. | |||
With English traditional measurements, shotgun loads are described with a number, which expresses the number of balls per pound of shot. | |||
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Shot is a general term for projectiles launched from firearms, or possibly rockets, which are made of solid material rather than a filled warhead. Shotguns, while they can fire solid slugs, usually fire multiple round balls from one propelling cartridge. Larger artillery pieces may also fire solid projectiles; this was the first type of ammunition for artillery, and still has a role in certain applications against armor.
With English traditional measurements, shotgun loads are described with a number, which expresses the number of balls per pound of shot.