buckshot

     

Lea shot is a collective term for small balls of lead. It is used primarily as projectiles in shotguns, but is also used for a variety of other purposes. It was traditionally made using a shot tower.

Trivia about buckshot

  • Wild Bill Hickok's TV horse, or the large pellets contained in the shell of a 12 gauge gun
  • Consisting of large lead pellets, this hunting supply gets its name from the male of animals like deer
  • Word for the large size of shot used for deer hunting