Crafting and Using Shotgun Ammo Variants

Match the Shell to the Job

Shotguns in this mod — M870Cqb, M1014, 590M, B1301, Shorty, Supernova — accept several 12-gauge loads. The standard 12Ga shell is your default. Swap loads based on the target:

• Slug — single heavy projectile for ranged, high-damage shots.
• Beanbag Shot and Bean Bag — less-lethal rounds for non-killing takedowns.

Craft Each Load at the Gun Smith Table

Open the Gun Smith Table and locate the ammo entries. Each shell type has its own tacz:gun_smith_table_crafting recipe. Craft a stack of 12Ga first, then branch into Slug or Beanbag Shot once you have the extra materials. Keep at least one full stack of standard shells on hand before experimenting.

Tune the Shotgun Itself

Shotguns accept muzzle and grip attachments. 12Ga Brake and Spread Choke change how the pellets behave — the brake reduces recoil, the choke tightens or spreads the pattern. Add a Combat Grip or Angled Grip for control, and an Rmr Dot or Sro Dot for faster target acquisition. The M32A1 and M32A1 He are separate launcher entries with their own ammo, so don't mix them up with 12-gauge shotguns.