The smaller pellets are called
Buck shot
Mould shot
Bird shot
Chilled shot
Pellets Pellets are made of lead. Large pellets are called 'buck shot' or 'mould shot' and the catridge contains 9-12 such pellets. The diameter is 6-8 mm. The smaller pellets are called 'bird shot' and the catridge contains 300-400 pellets. Their diameter is 1-3.5 mm. Ref: FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY Dr PC IGNATIUS THIRD EDITION PAGE 140
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