Videos tagged with 1861 Parker Hale Musketoon

This video delves into the history and ballistics of the Minié ball, a pivotal projectile in 19th-century warfare. Through ballistic gel testing with both original and newly cast projectiles, the destructive power and penetration capabilities of this .58 caliber lead slug are vividly demonstrated. The testing highlights its significant impact on Civil War casualties due to its vastly increased range and energy transfer compared to earlier smoothbore projectiles.