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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 27, 2009
Filed:
Aug. 10, 2004
Applicant:
James Y. Menefee, Macon, GA (US);
Inventor:
James Y. Menefee, Macon, GA (US);
Assignee:
Alliant Techsystems Inc., Edina, MN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F42B 8/12 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A shotshell of the type including a slug projectile includes a wad modified to include a central depression against which a light-weight ball is centered between the wad and the slug. The slug may include a similar depression such that the momentary connection between the wad, ball and slug may increase accuracy of the ammunition.