Videos tagged with Grapeshot

This video demonstrates a destructive test using a modern cannon firing a homemade grapeshot load of ball bearings at a car. The test showcases the significant damage potential of historical ordnance, with the grapeshot creating a wide spread of punctures and shattering multiple windows. The host provides a detailed assessment of the vehicle's damage, highlighting the effectiveness of the improvised projectile.

Brandon Herrera tests the limits of a Civil War replica cannon by firing unconventional projectiles. Tests included grapeshot (actual grapes), plastic silverware, cheeseburgers, and dry ice. While grapes and silverware had limited effect, cheeseburgers splattered and dry ice successfully knocked over a steel silhouette target, demonstrating the cannon's power and unpredictability.