Unsurpassed energy absorption and cushioning make Felt material ideally suited as a cushion wad. Felt wads have been the first choice for shotshell loaders for several generations and nothing has changed. We have used and recommended felt wads for hunting loads because they can accomodate many different loads and large shot sizes. Use 20 gauge wads in 12 gauge applications and 12 gauge wads in 10 gauge applications.