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Canister shot consisted of a metal canister filled with Lead Musket Bullet s. When it was fired the canister would explode and the bullets would spread out causing a wide swath of destruction.

The Canister round also known as ''Case'' is still in use today. The effect is to turn a large calibre gun on an armoured fighting vehicle into a giant Shotgun . This can be used against enemy infantry even when in close proximity to friendly armoured vehicles.