lead ball
Dense spherical shot
A lead ball is a spherical projectile made of lead, historically used as ammunition for muskets, pistols, and cannons.
Lead's density and softness made it ideal—heavy enough to carry momentum, soft enough to mold easily.
Soldiers cast their own lead balls by campfire.
The term persists in historical contexts and muzzleloader shooting.
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