This guide details the disassembly of a Shershen 12-gauge rifled sabot slug, revealing its expansive slug and sabot design. It also demonstrates a method for testing gunpowder burn rate using a small sample, timed at approximately 1.81 seconds in the video. The process highlights the technical enthusiast's approach with precise techniques and specialized tools.
This video demonstrates the careful disassembly of a vintage 12 Gauge shotgun shell, including weighing the lead shot (26.91g) and assessing the powder. The process involves replacing the primer before loading the shell into a side-by-side shotgun for firing at an outdoor range. The presenter, identified as an Ammunition Enthusiast and Collector, showcases knowledge of vintage ammunition storage and safety-conscious testing.
This video provides a methodical breakdown of a Remington ShurShot Game Load 12 Gauge shotgun shell. An intermediate technical enthusiast demonstrates the disassembly process, measuring shot weight at 23.98g and powder weight at 1.35g. The guide includes visual inspection of components like the lead birdshot and plastic wad, and a burn rate test for the powder, highlighting the use of precision tools for analysis.
This video demonstrates a basic test to observe gunpowder burn characteristics. A line of green, disc-shaped gunpowder is ignited on a ruler, with a timer measuring its progression over a 5cm distance. The experiment highlights the use of measuring tools and controlled ignition for evaluating burn rates, emphasizing safety precautions for such tests.
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