Which type of shotgun projectile is typically used to hunt game birds?

The correct choice for hunting game birds is shot. Shot refers to small pellets of varying sizes that are designed to spread out when fired. This spread allows hunters to cover a larger area and increases the chances of hitting moving targets, such as birds in flight. The specific size of the shot can vary depending on the type of game bird being hunted, with smaller pellets used for smaller birds and larger pellets for bigger birds.

In contrast, slugs are designed for larger game and provide a single, solid projectile that is not suitable for hunting birds due to their lack of spread and potential to cause over-penetration. Wad cutters are designed specifically for target shooting due to their flat shape and are not effective for hunting. Rimfire cartridges are a type of ammunition commonly used in small-caliber rifles for small game, but they do not pertain to shotguns or bird hunting.