This review tests an original WW1 Winchester 1897 Trench Gun with vintage Remington GI buckshot, comparing its patterning performance to modern ammunition. While the vintage shells produced a 5-inch spread at 10 yards and a significant 'donut' effect at 25 yards, modern Federal FliteControl buckshot achieved an exceptionally tight, single-hole group due to advanced wad technology and plated shot. The test also highlighted differences in hull materials and the impact of moisture on older paper shells.
This video analyzes the differences between various types of buckshot ammunition, categorizing them into three generations. It details how the materials and coatings of the shot influence performance, specifically focusing on deformation and spread. The discussion highlights 1st Gen uncoated lead shot's tendency to flatten, 2nd Gen copper-coated shot's reduced deformation, and 3rd Gen copper-plated and cushioned shot's zero deformation. A specific mention is made of Federal FliteControl technology, which further enhances shot control with an advanced wad cup design that keeps the shot payload together for a longer duration after firing compared to conventional wads.
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