Videos tagged with 3-inch Shell

This video presents a ballistic gel test of a Barnaul .410 3-inch slug. The test reveals impressive performance for a .410 slug, achieving significant expansion and limiting penetration to approximately 12 inches due to its mushrooming. The slug exhibited excellent weight retention, even exceeding its advertised weight, and a substantial expansion diameter.

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test of Brenneke 3-inch Magnum .410 slugs. The instructor, with apparent experience in ballistics testing, evaluates penetration, wound cavity creation, and velocity from two different barrel lengths. The results are compared to previous tests of Winchester and Remington slugs, highlighting the Brenneke's significant wound channel despite velocities falling short of advertised specifications.

The Stoeger M3K is presented as an excellent entry-level shotgun for 3-Gun competition. It features enhancements like an extended safety, beveled loading port for easier quad/dual loading, an extended bolt handle, and an enlarged bolt release. The 24-inch barrel offers a balance of maneuverability and ballistic performance, complemented by interchangeable chokes. While the stock magazine capacity might require an upgrade for competitive needs (aiming for 9+1 rounds), its MSRP of $699 makes it a highly competitive option.

The Fiocchi Friends photo contest celebrates the bond between hunters and their bird dogs, recognizing them as valuable partners. Fiocchi also highlights their new Steel Warlock waterfowl shotshell, designed for performance and value in bird hunting.

This video reviews Hornady Heavy Magnum turkey loads in 12 gauge, specifically 3-inch shells with #5 and #4 shot. The instructor demonstrates their power and tight patterns, noting significant recoil and potential over-penetration for home defense. He suggests #4 buckshot or birdshot as personal preferences for home defense.