Q: What is high brass? A: High brass refers to shotgun shells with a taller metal base at the bottom of the hull. Historically, high brass shells were often associated with heavier hunting loads, while low brass shells were commonly used for lighter target loads. Today, the brass height alone does not determine a shell's performance — it's mainly a visual characteristic. Our high brass shells are genuine once-fired hulls that are empty, spent, and completely inert.
Q: What's the difference between high brass and low brass? A: The difference is the height of the metal base on the shell. High brass shells have a taller metal base, while low brass shells have a shorter one. Although these terms were historically associated with heavier and lighter loads respectively, modern shotgun performance depends on the actual load specifications, not the brass height. Both high brass and low brass shells we sell are genuine once-fired, empty, and completely inert.
Q: Do you have high brass shells in gauges other than 12 gauge? A: Yes — this collection includes high brass hulls in 16, 20, 28, and .410 gauge alongside our larger 12 gauge selection, across multiple brands and colors.
Q: Do you carry RIO high brass shells? A: Yes — we regularly stock RIO high brass hulls in several colors, alongside other brands like Federal, Winchester, Remington, and Fiocchi.
