Videos tagged with Flechettes

This video aims to determine the "deadliest" shotgun shell by testing various types, including birdshot, buckshot, slugs, and flechettes. It targets hunters, shooters, and firearms enthusiasts seeking an in-depth comparison. The content is presented for educational purposes in a safe, controlled environment and is not sponsored. The creator emphasizes not promoting firearm sales.

This video showcases a destructive test where a massive Punt Gun, 'Fury', is used to attack a Winchester gun safe. The Punt Gun, with its 6-foot barrel and 150lb weight, fires various projectiles including golf balls, flechettes, 00 buckshot, and a 1lb lead slug. The tests reveal the safe's limitations, with the 1lb slug completely penetrating the door and destroying internal components.

This video tests Firequest 12 Gauge flechette rounds against ballistics gel. The flechettes demonstrated high penetration, zipping through the gel block with minimal disruption. Most projectiles passed straight through, creating numerous small wound channels, while a few remained embedded. The test utilized a Maverick 88 shotgun.

This video tests three unusual 12-gauge shotgun rounds from Firequest: Fire Ants (rubber buckshot), Flechettes (steel arrows), and Doom! Doom! Doom! (a multi-projectile round). The Fire Ants showed minimal impact, while Flechettes demonstrated significant penetration through a vest and wood. The Doom! Doom! Doom! round exhibited surprisingly tight grouping despite heavy recoil.

This Q&A session covers a range of firearms topics, from the failure of the XM8 rifle due to cost-effectiveness concerns to the historical reasons for continued revolver use in WWII. Ian McCollum discusses the technical nuances of firearm nomenclature, the practical issues of 1911 hammer bite, and the limitations of flechette ammunition. He also shares personal favorites from his collection and offers insights into the future of 3D-printed firearms and the plateau of modern firearm design.