Videos tagged with Cast Lead Projectile

This lecture delves into the historical mystery of the 'Langer Odd Balls,' uniquely shaped lead projectiles discovered through metal detecting. The investigation, led by the Field Detectives, reveals these are not standard firearms ammunition but specialized projectiles for air rifles, particularly those made by Stahl & Mayer and other high-end gunsmiths of the 18th and 19th centuries. The unique features, such as the cone, studs, and sprue stud, are explained in relation to their function in mechanically fitted rifled barrels.

This video details an experimental test of a .410 shotgun, '9 Lives,' pushed to its limits with extreme overpressure loads. The firearm, after successfully firing standard .454 Casull rounds, catastrophically failed when subjected to a heavy cast lead projectile with a substantial charge of salvaged powder. Despite the failure, the analysis reveals surprising resilience in certain components and provides valuable data on firearm failure under extreme stress. The instruction comes from Barry of Moss Pond, who possesses extensive shooting experience and proficiency with precision tools.