lead shot

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Small pellets of lead used in shotgun cartridges.

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  • Hunters often use lead shot in their shotgun cartridges.
  • The old shotgun shells were filled with tiny lead shot.
  • Environmental concerns have led to a decline in the use of lead shot.
  • He carefully loaded the lead shot into the reloading press.
  • Many regions now ban lead shot for waterfowl hunting to protect wildlife.
  • The antique firearm required a specific gauge of lead shot.
  • She found a small bag of lead shot in her grandfather's hunting kit.
  • The sound of lead shot hitting the target echoed through the forest.
  • Collectors are interested in vintage ammunition containing lead shot.
  • The manufacturing process for lead shot involves melting and molding the metal.