Videos tagged with Heavy Slugs

This video explores the limits of 12 gauge shotgun slug weight, testing slugs ranging from a standard 1 ounce to a massive 6100 grain (nearly 14 oz) projectile. The presenter, Scott from Kentucky Ballistics, demonstrates the significant increase in recoil and potential firearm stress with heavier slugs. The experiment involves testing slug penetration through various mediums like water, ballistic gel, and even body armor, while also assessing the durability of different shotguns under extreme pressure.

This video compares the performance of lighter and heavier slugs fired from a Western Airguns 45 Caliber Rattler air rifle. Testing at 100 yards revealed heavier slugs were more accurate with less drop, while ballistic gel and watermelon tests demonstrated that hollow-point slugs offer superior energy transfer and expansion for hunting applications, though heavier slugs provide more penetration.