Videos tagged with Cut Shells

This video explores the significant problems associated with using cut shells in firearms, particularly semi-automatic shotguns. The host demonstrates how the plastic husk of a cut shell can rip off during firing, leading to severe cycling and reliability issues. While cut shells show a unique 'grenade-like' effect in ballistic gelatin, their unreliability makes them unsuitable for defensive or tactical applications.

This YouTube video title, 'DO CUT SHELLS ACTUALLY WORK???', suggests a test or review of ammunition. The focus appears to be on the effectiveness of modified or 'cut' shells, likely for firearms. The content probably involves live-fire testing to determine if these shells perform as expected, potentially comparing them to standard ammunition. Viewers interested in ammunition types, ballistics, and firearm performance under different conditions would find this video relevant.

This video explores the effectiveness and limitations of 'cut shells,' a field-expedient method to create a slug-like projectile from birdshot. While tests show they can deliver concentrated energy, shatter concrete, and achieve surprising accuracy at 50 yards, they suffer from significant reliability issues in semi-automatic shotguns and lack the penetration of true slugs.

This Hatchet Cast episode features Eric and Roy discussing shotguns, specifically focusing on their utility for "SHTF" (Shit Hits The Fan) scenarios, which implies preparedness and survival. The discussion covers shotgun load-outs, home defense applications, essential accessories, and the importance of training. They also touch on sighting systems, pistol grip shotguns, cut shells, and the general relevance of shotguns today. The video promotes their training services, website for gear purchases through affiliate links and discount codes, and social media presence.

This YouTube video explores the practice of cutting shotgun shells, specifically focusing on their use in a Mossberg 590 pump-action shotgun. It delves into the potential implications and techniques associated with modifying shotgun shells for firing. The content appears to offer practical insights and tips for shotgun enthusiasts and those interested in firearm modifications and shooting techniques.

This experiment compares the terminal ballistics of cut shotgun shells versus standard slugs in ballistic gel. While cut shells create an 8-inch wound cavity and penetrate about 6 inches, standard slugs like the Federal Tactical Law Enforcement slug achieve 15 inches of penetration with a similar wound cavity. Both are effective at close range, but slugs offer superior penetration.

This video explores the historical and practical reasons for using cut shotgun shells. It demonstrates how a cut shell acts as a single projectile, offering significantly more penetration than birdshot, as evidenced by its ability to shatter a cinder block. Historically, cut shells were a practical solution for hunting medium game during the Great Depression when specialized slugs were scarce.

This video demonstrates how to create improvised slugs from standard shotgun shells by cutting them. Historically used during the Great Depression, these 'cut shells' offer a budget-friendly alternative to slugs. The process involves carefully cutting the shell to retain the wad and shot, then firing to test accuracy and performance, noting potential ejection issues with semi-automatic shotguns.

This video showcases the immense power of 10-gauge shotgun loads through various destructive tests. It features demonstrations of rifled slugs, buckshot, and even improvised cut shells and CO2 loads. The Ithaca Mag-10 semi-auto provides a powerful finale, highlighting the versatility and raw energy of 10-gauge ammunition.

The Greener GP is a versatile 12-gauge shotgun featuring a Martini-style falling block action, produced from the 1910s to the 1970s. Its breech-loaded design allows for a wide variety of ammunition, including modern smokeless powder rounds, specialty loads like bean bags and incendiary slugs, and field-expedient cut shells. The shotgun also boasts a practical takedown feature for compact storage and was historically marketed as an affordable 'gentleman's trap gun'.

This episode of 'We'll Shoot Your Stuff' features the destruction of two push lawnmowers using various firearms and explosives. Demonstrations include the effectiveness of shotgun cut shells and 10 gauge slugs on engine blocks, the use of a Kel-Tec SUB-2000 and a Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum to disable parts, and a final explosive finale with Tannerite targets detonated by an M1A rifle.