Videos tagged with Ammunition Modification

This guide details a unique technique for using a Force Arms GF5 12 Gauge double barrel shotgun in a hypothetical zombie apocalypse scenario. It covers opening the breech, modifying birdshot shells into 'zombie slugs' using a utility knife, loading, firing, and rapid reloading. The instruction emphasizes the advantage of a double barrel for quick follow-up shots without manual cycling.

This guide details the process of creating DIY wax slugs, as demonstrated by Tática Civil. The video shows how to modify standard birdshot rounds by coating the pellets in wax and reinserting them into the shell. A destructive test comparing regular birdshot to the wax slug against cinder blocks highlights the significantly increased energy concentration of the wax slug. This modification is presented as a method to enhance projectile impact energy.

This guide details the process of creating DIY wax slugs, as demonstrated by Civilian Tactical. The process involves modifying standard 12-gauge birdshot shells by mixing the lead shot with melted wax and reloading it into the casing. This modification aims to improve projectile integrity and energy transfer upon impact, as shown in a comparison against standard birdshot. The instructor emphasizes safe handling and explains the terminal ballistics of this custom ammunition.

This video explores the capability of a 12 gauge perimeter alarm to fire live shotgun rounds. The experiment involves modifying a blank-firing perimeter alarm to accept a 12 gauge slug. Initial tests with a powderless slug show a loud report similar to a blank, with the shell warping significantly. Firing a single 12 gauge slug results in ejection with low force and the plastic casing splitting open, but insufficient energy to cause significant damage.

This video demonstrates how to create a 'cut shell' by partially detaching the base of a birdshot shell with a knife. The stated purpose is to allow the birdshot to stay contained longer, potentially increasing momentum and damage downrange. The presenter contrasts the performance of a standard birdshot shell with a cut shell using slow-motion footage.

This video from Civilian Tactical provides an expert look at the significant reliability issues associated with 'cut shells' in semi-automatic shotguns like the Beretta 1301 Tactical. The host demonstrates how these modified rounds can cause malfunctions due to the plastic husk ripping off, preventing proper cycling. While they offer unique terminal ballistics, acting like a 'grenade' for a concentrated energy dump, the risk of weapon stoppage is high.

This video explores the possibility of firing a 12-gauge shotgun shell from a flare gun. It demonstrates that a standard shotgun shell will not fit into a flare gun due to a built-in safety feature. However, the video suggests a modification where a professional gunsmith cuts the shell to allow it to be chambered and fired.

This video explores the potential of modifying a 12-gauge Orion flare gun to fire a modified shotgun shell. The host, demonstrating experienced authority, details the safety features of the flare gun, specifically a chamber bump designed to prevent standard shotgun shell seating. The experiment involves preparing a shortened 12-gauge shell to bypass this safety mechanism and testing the primer's pressure compared to a flare primer. The results indicate significantly higher pressure and recoil than typical flare usage.

This video tests the lethality and accuracy of 9mm projectiles fired from a shotgun. The experiment involves shooting these projectiles into cardboard for accuracy, a soda bottle for energy, and a "shrapnel vest" to assess penetration. Results indicate a lack of stabilization for the 9mm projectiles when fired from a shotgun, with each bullet passing sideways.

This video demonstrates an experimental 'half and half' cut shell technique for pump-action shotguns, aiming to improve cycling reliability compared to traditional full cuts. The host, from Civilian Tactical, tests the modification on Federal 12 Gauge Birdshot shells. While the technique shows promise in maintaining shell integrity during initial chambering, live fire testing reveals significant issues with hull ripping during ejection and inconsistent target impacts, leading to a conclusion of only 50% effectiveness.

This guide details the process of creating and utilizing a cut shotgun shell, a technique historically employed for hunting medium game when specialized slugs were unavailable. The video demonstrates how cutting the shell casing allows the front portion to exit the barrel as a single, heavy projectile, significantly increasing penetration compared to standard birdshot. The demonstration highlights its effectiveness against barriers like cinder blocks, contrasting it with the ineffectiveness of birdshot.

This guide details a test procedure for evaluating the effectiveness of a custom '9mm Buckshot' load, created by placing 9mm FMJ projectiles into 12-gauge shells. The test covers accuracy, energy transfer, and lethality against various targets, including a homemade shrapnel vest. The results indicate significant penetration and lethality, though keyholing was observed, suggesting ballistic instability.