Videos tagged with Homemade Ammo

This YouTube video features a "test" of "tracer" ammunition made with glowsticks, specifically being tested in a "shotgun". The title indicates a hands-on demonstration and experimentation with this unique ammunition concept. The video likely aims to show the visual effect and functionality of these homemade tracer rounds in a firearm context.

This video tests the lethality and accuracy of homemade shotgun shells loaded with LEGO bricks. While the LEGO rounds show significant impact energy, shattering a water jug, they fail to penetrate ballistics gelatin, indicating they are 'less lethal'. The test highlights the importance of proper ammunition and firearm safety.

This video demonstrates the effectiveness of custom-made tungsten carbide sabot rounds against AR500 steel armor. Standard 7.62x39mm and .308 Winchester rounds failed to penetrate the plate, while the specialized tungsten round achieved a complete pass-through. The experiment highlights the significant difference in armor-piercing capability between conventional ammunition and purpose-built penetrators.

Wildcat cartridges, while appealing online, are generally advised against for practical, long-term use. Their primary drawback is extreme unavailability during industry shortages, rendering firearms chambered in them useless. Resale value is also significantly impacted due to this lack of common ammunition.

This experiment tests the ballistic effects of Silly Putty loaded into a 12 Gauge shotgun shell. While not penetrating a ballistic gel head to the brain, the concussive force generated by the Silly Putty projectile was deemed potentially fatal. The test utilized a Maverick 88 shotgun and a specialized Cranium Target ballistic gel.

This video tests the lethality of 'Penny Shot' ammunition, which involves loading cut pennies into shotgun shells. The test involved measuring energy with water bottles, checking accuracy and spread on paper, and assessing penetration on ballistic vests. Results showed significant penetration through multiple vest layers, indicating a potentially dangerous projectile.

This video tutorial demonstrates how to create black powder shotgun shells cheaply. While the description is pending, the title clearly indicates a DIY approach to ammunition reloading, focusing on cost-effectiveness for shotgun enthusiasts. The content likely involves materials, tools, and a step-by-step process for assembling homemade shotgun shells using black powder as the propellant.