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![]() Imparting spin to a projectile to stabilize its flight was a quantum improvement in accuracy. ![]() ![]() The answer, of course, was the rifled barrel. Also, a lead ball has a very poor sectional density (SD), and consequently poor penetration. Hitting the target is problematical and precise bullet placement is nearly impossible except at very close range. Unfortunately, the accuracy of a lead ball fired from a smooth bore barrel is pretty sad. The first shotgun "slugs" were probably round, lead "pumpkin balls." These were common projectiles for muskets and shotguns-any sort of smooth bore long arm-for a long time.
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