Wisconsin Hunter's Safety Practice Exam

What are the parts of a shotshell made up of?

1. wad, bullet, casing

2. primer, casing, gunpowder

3. shotgun, shot, casing

4. shot, wad, gunpowder, brass, primer

The correct answer is: shot, wad, gunpowder, brass, primer

A shotshell, also known as a shotgun shell, is composed of several parts that work together to create a successful shot. These include the casing, primer, gunpowder, wad, and shot. Option A is incorrect because it includes a bullet which is only used in centerfire cartridges, not shotshells. Option B is incorrect because it is missing the wad, an essential part of a shotshell that acts as a barrier between the shot and the gunpowder. Option C is incorrect because although it mentions a shotgun and shot, it is missing the other necessary components such as the casing and primer. The correct answer, D, includes all of the necessary parts of a shotshell and is therefore the best choice.