Videos tagged with Birdshot Ammunition

This video debunks the myth that higher brass on a 12-gauge shotgun shell directly equates to more power and recoil. Through practical testing with various ammunition types, including the Balikli Blue Label shotgun and Hickory Flat Boars' Meat Hammer, the presenter demonstrates that projectile weight and powder charge are the primary drivers of felt recoil. The instruction emphasizes understanding ammunition components for informed shooting practices.

This video features a detailed, albeit destructive, test of the Triton Ronin optic. The optic was subjected to multiple shots from an airsoft rifle using birdshot and buckshot ammunition, as well as submersion in water. While the optic eventually failed due to water ingress and impact damage, it demonstrated surprising resilience, with the reticle remaining functional and the glass intact through significant abuse. The test highlights the optic's limitations under extreme conditions but also its unexpected durability for its price point.

This guide emphasizes the necessity of owning two specific types of firearms for comprehensive self-defense: a concealed carry handgun for personal protection and a shotgun for home defense. The speaker, drawing on decades of experience, argues that these two categories cover most potential threats. For beginners, a pump-action shotgun is recommended for its reliability, while semi-automatics offer advanced capabilities with practice. The importance of concealability for handguns and the overwhelming effectiveness of shotguns in home defense scenarios are highlighted.

This video showcases three distinct shotguns from Civilian Tactical. It features a traditional over/under shotgun, the Dair Arms D12 Y with a unique drum magazine, and the Standard Manufacturing SSR double-barrel shotgun capable of firing both barrels simultaneously. The presenter demonstrates shooting various ammunition types, including paper rounds, slugs, birdshot, and high-brass magnum loads, highlighting the recoil and performance of each.

This video evaluates the evolution of the double-barrel shotgun, contrasting a classic Gearson Blue Label over/under with the Standard Manufacturing SSR. The SSR introduces dual magazine tubes and a unique mechanism allowing both barrels to fire simultaneously with a single trigger pull, creating significant recoil and a unique firing experience.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a Crusader helmet against various calibers. The helmet successfully stopped 9mm rounds but was penetrated by .380 ACP and higher calibers, including .308 Winchester. The test utilized ballistic gel and different firearms to simulate real-world impacts.

Colion Noir critically analyzes a self-defense incident where birdshot proved ineffective against an armed assailant. The video highlights the importance of selecting appropriate ammunition for self-defense, contrasting birdshot's low stopping power with the effectiveness of buckshot or slugs. It also touches on legal protections for gun owners via USCCA.

This video features a review of the Mossberg 940 SPX 12 gauge tactical shotgun, highlighting its features and performance. The host also discusses the importance of red dot sights on long guns and shares personal preferences for concealed carry handguns. Additionally, the video touches upon the upcoming NRA Annual Meeting in Atlanta and offers commentary on social media's influence and the historical context of firearms in Westerns.

This review covers the Mossberg 590A1 Marinecoat 12 gauge shotgun, highlighting its suitability for adverse weather conditions due to its corrosion-resistant finish. The shotgun features a 6+1 or 7-shot capacity, synthetic stock and forend with M-LOK compatibility, a thick-walled barrel, and a 3-inch chamber. The reviewer discusses its shooting characteristics, including significant recoil, and compares it to other firearms.

This video reviews the Umarex Primal 20, a new 20-gauge air-powered shotgun introduced at SHOT Show 2022. It highlights the shotgun's capability to fire both 20-gauge slugs and birdshot, its suitability for big and small game hunting, and its ambidextrous features. The review includes shooting impressions and technical specifications like energy output and magazine capacity.

This video reviews the Stoeger Coach Gun 20 Gauge side-by-side shotgun, comparing its effectiveness and reload speed to an AR-15. The reviewer demonstrates shooting birdshot, slugs, and buckshot, highlighting the shotgun's fun factor and aesthetic appeal for western enthusiasts. However, it concludes that for rapid self-defense scenarios, the AR-15 is generally more effective due to its faster reload capabilities.

This experiment tests the ballistic resistance of a standard backpack containing a laptop, thick notebook, and textbook. The backpack demonstrated surprising resistance against .22 LR and 9mm rounds, with the laptop and books acting as rudimentary ballistic protection. Birdshot was also stopped, but buckshot penetrated the backpack, indicating limitations in its defensive capabilities.