Videos tagged with Federal Premium Vital-Shok

This ballistic gel test compares Super Vel 9mm +P 115-grain Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) and Solid Copper Hollow Point (SCHP) ammunition. While both rounds expanded well, the SCHP demonstrated superior penetration and a more consistent wound channel. The JHP achieved 10.25-10.375 inches of penetration, while the SCHP reached 13 inches. Both projectiles expanded significantly, with the JHP measuring 5/8 inch and the SCHP measuring 3/4 inch in diameter.

This guide details the safe handling and firing of the Winchester Model 1300 Defender, emphasizing its use with 12 Gauge slugs. It covers loading procedures, the importance of understanding the shotgun's specific point of aim for accuracy at various distances, and safe unloading practices. The instruction is delivered with high authority by Hickok45, a recognized firearms expert.

This video provides an expert review of the Wilson Combat Border Patrol shotgun, a custom Remington 870 variant. Instructor Hickok45 demonstrates its handling and accuracy using Federal Premium Vital-Shok slugs, highlighting its features like ghost ring sights and a magazine extension. The review covers loading, shooting sequences, and discusses the shotgun's premium price point and custom modifications.

This guide details a practical accuracy test for the Browning A-5 Buck Special shotgun using slug ammunition, as demonstrated by hickok45. It covers proper setup, sighting, and target engagement to evaluate the shotgun's performance with slugs. The instruction emphasizes understanding the firearm's mechanics and ammunition requirements for optimal results on the range.

This video demonstrates an experimental technique for shattering a metal chain by first freezing it in liquid nitrogen and then impacting it with a 12 Gauge shotgun slug. The experiment, conducted by Edwin Sarkissian, shows the effectiveness of extreme cold in making the metal brittle, leading to instant fragmentation upon impact. The Mossberg 590 shotgun and Federal Premium Vital-Shok slugs were utilized in this unique test.

Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA explains that ammunition accuracy varies significantly between brands and even within the same rifle. He emphasizes that internal differences in cases, primers, powder, and bullets, along with overall cartridge length, impact performance. The only reliable method to find the best-performing ammunition for a specific rifle is through systematic range testing, shooting groups to identify the most accurate load for consistent results.