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2. Shotgun shell - Wikipedia

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   Shotgun shell. A 12-gauge shotgun shell in a transparent plastic hull, allowing the contents to be seen. From left to right: brass, propellant, over-powder wad, shot wad, #8 birdshot, over-shot wad, and crimp. A shotgun shell, shotshell, or shell is a type of rimmed, cylindrical (straight-walled) cartridges used specifically in shotguns, and is ...

3. Gauge (firearms) - Wikipedia

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   The 18, 15, 11, 6, 3, and 2 gauge shells are the rarest of all; owners of these types of rare shotguns will usually have their ammunition custom loaded by a specialist in rare and custom bores. The 14 gauge has not been loaded in the United States since the early 20th century, although the 2 + 9 ⁄ 16 -inch (65 mm) hull is still made in France ...

4. Military 12-gauge cartridges - Wikipedia

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   Military 12-gauge cartridges. 12-gauge. Type. Shotgun. Specifications. Overall length. 2.75 inches (7.0 cm) Military use of combat shotguns through the 20th century has created a need for ammunition maximizing the combat effectiveness of such weapons within the limitations of international law. 12- gauge has been widely accepted as an ...

5. R.I.P. cartridge - Wikipedia

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   The R.I.P. cartridge (round irritant personnel) 12-gauge ammunition comprises cartridges filled with a mixture of micronized CS gas, an inert powder to add weight, and a further non-toxic powder which, on compression and friction, produces a large amount of carbon dioxide gas on exiting the barrel of the shotgun. These specialist rounds are ...

6. FRAG-12 - Wikipedia

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   The FRAG-12 is a specialized 12-gauge shotgun shell which contains a small amount of high explosive to breach intermediate barriers, defeat light armored vehicles, and disrupt IEDs. [1] The shell was designed by the Special Cartridge Company in London, England. Later its patent extended to Olympic Technologies Ltd in Gibraltar.

7. Breaching round - Wikipedia

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   The US military M1030 breaching round is a 12-gauge, 2 + 3 ⁄ 4-inch (70 mm) shell that uses a 40-gram (1.4 oz) projectile made of powdered steel, bound with wax. The Clucas Method of Entry Hatton round is a 12-gauge, 3-inch (76 mm) magnum shell that uses a 43-gram (1.5 oz) frangible projectile, consisting of a high-density wax binder.