Field shotshells are used for hunting, while target shotshells are used to break clays.
Field loads are generally considered to cover shot sizes 6 all the way up to size T and include all of the buckshot sizes. Target shotshells generally start at shot size 7, and end at shot size 9.
Of course, there are exceptions. Smaller shot sizes - such as size 10 - may be used to hunt certain game birds such as quail. It all depends on what you are hunting.
As there is much overlap in application of field shotshell/game combinations, when choosing your field load be sure to consider your game as well as the distance you are shooting from, and the payload of the round.
The shot size of all products can be found in the description of each product along with the weight of shot loaded in the round.
Where a sale of an Arms Item or Ammunition is not able to be completed in person a mail order and internet sales form is required.
Use this form if you are buying or receiving any of the following arms items and the sale cannot be completed in person:
Firearms (non-prohibited)
Airguns
Magazines (non-prohibited)
Firearm Parts (non-prohibited)
Ammunition
Pistol Carbine Conversion Kits (PCCKs).
When Purchasing any of the above items from Gun Supplies Website, these will require the completion of a Mail Order or Internet Sales Authorisation Form FRM43A.
This form can be found throughout this website, that's in part, completed with sellers details.
Upon the completion of the Mail Order or Internet Sales Form you must take this form or email to your local Arms Office.
The local Arms Office will verify your firearms licence and details, they then will sign off & stamp the form and email us directly with the authorised form .
When Gun Supplies receives the signed & stamped Mail Order or Internet Sales Authorisation Form, we will ship your purchase to the address on the Mail Order Form.
All Firearms are shipped Dealer to Dealer.
Gun Supplies recommends that if you are unsure of the correct procedure in purchasing any items mentioned above, you should contact us by phone or email us to discuss the purchasing procedure.
Download: Mail Order or Internet Sales Authorisation Form – 43A
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