What happened to paper trap/skeet shells?
 

What happened to paper trap and skeet shells? I was just thinking about how nice and nostalgic it would be to have paper shells. I assume they no longer exist?

Plastic got cheap and good.... personally I'd like a few hundred all brass 20ga and 12ga shells to reload...

How would they be crimped or "closed"?

Thanks,
Tom

I found it. Google is my friend!

Circle Fly Black Powder Cartridge Shotgun .025 Over Shot Wad

Best,
Tom

I too would like a couple hundred brass 12 gage shells. they just look nice.
then load up the bandoleers!

I've heard they are still made. This might sound weird, but I also hear they smell really nice once shot. I'd like to find out sometime.

They are available in paper. Federal Gold medal. !2's and 20's. You can also check Polywad - Shotgun Shell Developer and Manufacturer

Just ask a shotgun guy! Federal Premium Gold Medal Handicap Paper Target HV T17175, 12 Gauge, 2 3/4", 1 1/8 oz, 1235 fps, #7

Ah, the smell of a recently fired paper shell. One of life little pleasures. Like a fresh mimeograph....

They aren't that expensive: Magtech Brass Shotgun Shells - Black Powder Cartridge / Cowboy Gun / Obsolete Caliber / Military Gun

I still shoot papershells in my 2.5" chamber guns as they were made and regulated for them and the unique patterns that an over-wad creates.

Another great thing is that the paper decomposes in the field far faster that the plastic.