Videos tagged with DIY Ammunition

This video demonstrates the creation and ballistic testing of a 'dime cut shell,' a modified 12 gauge shotgun shell packed with dimes. The expert instructor from Civilian Tactical showcases the projectile's behavior through tests on a water jug and ballistic gel, revealing its significant destructive potential. The content highlights the effectiveness of this DIY ammunition modification for impact and penetration.

This video demonstrates a DIY process for creating custom exploding slugs, utilizing Lucky 7 Air Ammo slugs as a base and explosive material sourced from .22 caliber Edgun West exploding pellets. The process involves carefully filling the hollow points of the larger slugs with the explosive compound and securing it with super glue. The creator, exhibiting advanced knowledge in projectile modification, then conducts live-fire tests with an AEA Zeus .50 caliber airgun to showcase the successful detonation of these custom projectiles, creating a significant smoke cloud upon impact.

This video demonstrates a DIY method for creating 'wax slugs' by coating birdshot pellets in wax and reloading them into a shotgun shell. A destructive test comparing a standard birdshot round against a wax slug fired into cinder blocks shows the wax slug's significantly higher destructive potential due to concentrated energy transfer. The demonstration is presented by Tática Civil, highlighting the effectiveness of this homemade projectile.

This video from Civilian Tactical demonstrates the process of creating custom wax slugs for a 12-gauge shotgun. The host, exhibiting experienced authority, details how to modify a birdshot shell by mixing lead shot with melted wax and reloading it. Live-fire testing against cinder blocks reveals the significant difference in terminal ballistics compared to standard birdshot, with the wax slug causing catastrophic damage due to concentrated energy transfer.

This video demonstrates a professional firearms instructor's test of 'chain shot' ammunition, a concept adapted from naval warfare for shotguns. Three variants—fine, medium, and coarse chain—were fired into ballistic gel to assess penetration and energy transfer. The fine chain showed minimal penetration, the medium chain penetrated about 4 inches, and the coarse chain exhibited dangerous ricochet potential, leading the instructor to conclude it's best left to historical naval contexts.

This YouTube video, titled "Como fazer balins caseiros gastando pouco" (How to make homemade pellets spending little), focuses on demonstrating a cost-effective method for creating ammunition. Based solely on the title and description, the content appears to be a DIY tutorial for crafting pellets, likely for airguns or similar projectile devices, emphasizing a budget-friendly approach. It falls under a 'Gunsmithing' or 'General Firearms' category depending on the specific context of 'pellets' used.

This YouTube video, titled "Cheap DIY Slugs," appears to focus on creating cost-effective ammunition, specifically shotgun slugs, through a do-it-yourself approach. While the description is minimal, the title strongly suggests a tutorial or guide for individuals looking to save money on ammunition by making their own slugs. The content likely delves into materials, tools, and processes involved in this DIY endeavor, catering to firearm enthusiasts interested in reloading or ammunition crafting on a budget. It implies a practical, hands-on approach to a specific aspect of firearm ownership and maintenance.

This video's title suggests a discussion about the financial viability of reloading ammunition, specifically questioning whether it leads to significant cost savings. The description invites viewers to participate in a discussion panel via email, indicating a potential for in-depth conversation and differing viewpoints on the topic. While no specific firearms or calibers are mentioned, the subject matter is clearly related to the shooting sports and the economics of ammunition.

This video from GUNS Magazine and American Handgunner explores the economics of reloading ammunition in the face of inflation. Hosts Roy Huntington and Brent Wheat analyze historical component costs, concluding that while inflation has significantly increased the nominal price of items like powder, the real cost has remained remarkably stable over 50 years. They also highlight that reloading equipment is now more affordable than in the past, making it a potentially cost-effective and rewarding hobby, especially for larger calibers or specialized loads.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics explores the effectiveness of pennies as improvised projectiles for self-defense. The host, Scott, tests various methods, from throwing and punching with pennies to firing them from specialized firearms like a 10-gauge shotgun and a 2-bore blunderbuss. The experiments reveal that while simple methods have limited impact, pennies fired from large-bore shotguns can be surprisingly destructive.

This video demonstrates a DIY method for creating shotgun projectiles from inexpensive lead cartridges. The creators showcase the fabrication process, followed by rigorous testing that includes recoil analysis, precision shooting, and impact tests on concrete blocks and ballistic gel. The video aims to educate viewers on crafting their own ammunition and highlights the results of their experiments, encouraging audience engagement through comments and subscriptions. It also features a collaboration with @civiliantactical.

This video investigates the potential dangers of using fishing weights (chumbada de pesca) as projectiles in a shotgun. It aims to determine if this is a safe practice or if it poses risks to the firearm or shooter. The content is a cautionary exploration rather than a demonstration of safe or recommended use.