It depends on what kind of shot/cartridge you use. Shot, being the pelllets inside the cartridge, come in many different sizes, from 1mm to 9mm.
A 12-gauge shotgun shell typically contains multiple pellets, which are small, round projectiles inside the shell. The number of pellets in a 12-gauge 3" shell can vary depending on the specific type of shot being used, such as birdshot or buckshot. As a general guideline, a standard 12-gauge 3" shell with birdshot may contain around 1-1/8 to 1-1/4 ounces of shot, which can translate to roughly 200 to 300 pellets. For buckshot, there are typically fewer but larger pellets, with a 12-gauge 3" shell commonly holding around 8 to 15 pellets.
The number of pellets in a shotgun shell can vary depending on the gauge and type of load. For example, a standard 12-gauge shell may contain anywhere from 8 to 1,000 pellets, with birdshot loads typically having hundreds of small pellets and buckshot loads containing fewer, larger pellets. The specific load determines the exact count, so it's essential to check the shell's specifications for accurate information.
A standard 12-gauge shotgun shell is typically loaded with either 7.5 or 8 shot, which refers to the size of the pellets. In a standard 12-gauge shell, there can be approximately 1 ounce of shot, containing around 300 to 400 individual pellets, depending on the specific size and type of shot used. Therefore, when referring to "pallets," it seems there might be some confusion, as "pallet" is not a term typically associated with shotgun ammunition. If you meant "pellets," the answer would be around 300 to 400 pellets per shell.
Note: The shotgun does not have "bullets" it has shells which are the casings and generally pellets inside the casing (of different gauge's); the number of pellets vary according to the gauge or size of the pellet. The smaller the pellet, the more there are of them.
That depends on the size of the shot in the 3 inch shotgun shell,and the weight of the shot.
A standard 12-gauge shotgun shell typically contains 9 to 12 pellets of BB shot, depending on the specific load and manufacturer. The size of the BB shot can vary, but it's generally around .177 inches in diameter. The number of pellets can also differ based on the shell's specifications, such as whether it's designed for hunting or target shooting. Always refer to the specific shell packaging for the exact count.
A 7.5 shot in a 12-gauge shell typically contains around 400 to 450 pellets. The exact number can vary slightly depending on the specific load and manufacturer, but generally, this is the standard range for that size shot. The pellets are relatively small, measuring about 0.095 inches in diameter.
Depends entirely on the gauge and size of shell. Can vary from 9-30
OO Buck contains nine .32 sized lead balls.
A 4 buckshot shell in 12 gauge typically contains 27 pellets. Each pellet is usually about .24 inches in diameter. The number of pellets can vary slightly depending on the manufacturer, but 27 is the standard count for 4 buckshot.
The number of pellets contained in the shell will depend on the size of the shot.
Anywhere from 1 to 20 or more depending on action type, feeding system, type of shell and gauge.