Loading your own shotgun shells is not economical if you shoot 12- and 20-gauge, but it is practical for tailoring ammo for specific applications. Twenty years ago, when lead shot and primers were ...

Many turkey hunters load their own high-performance shotgun ammunition with Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) and Hevi-Shot, but reloading improves performance for all shotgunners. Competitive clay shooters ...

A shotshell’s wad, the formed piece of plastic, paper, or felt that holds the pellets inside of the hull, serves many purposes. It protects barrels from damage, helps cushion payloads so there is less ...