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Section 17: Cartridges & Ammo Subject: Paper Shotshells Return Msg# 1226625
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I think this is just another boutique marketing thing. My early shotgun shooting was all hunting and I was never a fan of paper hulls because during some hunting trips my shells got wet. Today I wouldn't buy them because I reload with equipment designed for plastic hulls.
I think nostalgic old timers with different histories than mine may buy a few boxes of them to set on their bookshelf or desk but I don't see paper hulls making much of a dent in the general market. |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: I see where Federal is bringing back paper shotshells: "Federal Ammunition is bringing back the classic feel of upland hunting with the launch of its new Upland Paper shotshells. These shells offer the nostalgic look, feel, and even smell of traditional paper hulls while delivering modern performance for upland and small game hunters." The whole reason we got away from paper shells in the first place was because they swelled in humid climates and were thus unreliable. This really became an issue during the Vietnam War, and plastic shells completely replaced paper shells at that time. Are shotgunners really going to buy paper shotshells in 2025 simply for the "look, feel, and smell?" And frankly, other than us old guys, how many of today's shooters really even remember using paper shells?
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