[Gilbo_3]

...The term "Magnum" when applied to shotshells means "more shot." Magnum shotshells usually propel their pellets at a lower velocity than a standard shotshell...

I enjoy learnin somethin new everyday, now if I could just stop forgettin two things as well...hehehe

[P8riot]

The major reason magnum shells were developed was to increase shot mass. This was necessary due to environmentalist wackos that succeeded in getting the use of lead shot restricted in favor of shot with less specific density, such as steel and bismuth.

[hiredhand]

I enjoy learnin somethin new everyday, now if I could just stop forgettin two things as well...hehehe

My son had ammo that "looked" pretty much the same to me. It was all high brass. But I picked up this one that was a green plastic shell with a black metal base and he said, "You better hold on tight to that one!" Good golly! That one set me back! The spinning target (we were shooting at) spun around a lot though! :-)