Definitions
- Referring to a type of ammunition used in shotguns. - Talking about a shell that contains small pellets or shot for hunting or sport shooting. - Describing a shotgun shell that is loaded with multiple projectiles.
- Referring to a type of ammunition used in firearms. - Talking about a casing that contains gunpowder, primer, and a bullet or shot. - Describing a unit of ammunition that can be easily loaded and unloaded from a firearm.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are types of ammunition used in firearms.
- 2Both contain gunpowder and a projectile.
- 3Both can be used for hunting or sport shooting.
- 4Both can be loaded and unloaded from a firearm.
- 5Both come in different sizes and types for different firearms and purposes.
What is the difference?
- 1Composition: Shotshells contain small pellets or shot, while cartridges contain a single bullet or shot.
- 2Function: Shotshells are used in shotguns, while cartridges are used in various types of firearms, including rifles and handguns.
- 3Size: Shotshells are typically larger than cartridges due to the size of the shotgun shell.
- 4Range: Shotshells are generally used for close-range shooting, while cartridges can be used for both short and long-range shooting.
- 5Usage: Shotshells are commonly used for hunting birds and small game, while cartridges are used for hunting larger game and for self-defense purposes.
Remember this!
Shotshell and cartridge are both types of ammunition used in firearms. However, the difference between the two lies in their composition, function, size, range, and usage. Shotshells contain small pellets or shot and are used in shotguns for close-range shooting of birds and small game. On the other hand, cartridges contain a single bullet or shot and are used in various types of firearms for both short and long-range shooting of larger game and for self-defense purposes.
