A shotshell’s wad, the formed piece of plastic, paper, or felt that holds the pellets inside of the hull, serves many purposes. It protects barrels from damage, helps cushion payloads so there is less ...

Virginia Institute of Marine Science researchers have developed an environmentally-friendly shotgun shell, which features a biodegradable wad. It is expected to be available for purchase countrywide ...

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Biodegradable shotgun wads? Frankly, I did not see that one coming. But Beyond Plastic, a developer and supplier of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, and Colorado-based startup Eco Shot LLC make ...