Videos tagged with Birdshot Testing

This video provides an in-depth debrief of a 500-shell burndown test on a Mossberg 590 12-gauge shotgun. The instructor, demonstrating significant expertise, details the shotgun's performance under extreme stress, covering reliability, durability, heat management, and accuracy. The review highlights the Mossberg 590's robust construction and its suitability for home defense and general use, while also suggesting potential aftermarket upgrades for improved ergonomics.

This video details an experimental test of firing a Mossberg 500 shotgun with its barrel submerged in water. The experiment, conducted by Matt Carriker, demonstrates the severe consequences of firing a shotgun under such conditions. The first test with birdshot resulted in the choke tube being blown out, while a subsequent test with a slug caused the barrel to split open dramatically. The footage highlights the destructive power of water pressure on firearm components when the barrel is obstructed.