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Two broad groups: | Two broad groups: | ||
*Shotgun projectiles.<ref name=HoFP147>{{Ref HoFP|147}}</ref> | *Shotgun projectiles.<ref name=HoFP147>{{Ref HoFP|147}}</ref> | ||
** | **Buckshot - usu. 7-9 pellets, typically 6-9 mm (diameter). | ||
**Birdshot - many pellets, typically 2-5 mm (diameter). | |||
** | **Slug - one large bullet; may be confused with a (high power) rifle projectile. | ||
*Handgun/rifle projectiles. | *Handgun/rifle projectiles. | ||
**Similar in size to the barrel - large when compared to shotgun projectiles. | **Similar in size to the barrel - large when compared to shotgun projectiles. | ||