Videos tagged with Shell Shock NAS3

This video critically analyzes Shell Shock's NAS3 hybrid ammunition, questioning its 'next-generation' claims. While acknowledging potential benefits like weight reduction and increased velocity due to hybrid materials (nickel-plated aluminum alloy case head, nickel alloy stainless steel body for pistol calibers; steel for rifle calibers), the analysis highlights significant drawbacks. These include high cost, limited availability, questionable benefits for the average shooter, and potential safety concerns related to case head separation and barrel obstructions, particularly when compared to traditional brass or monolithic steel cases. The video suggests that while the technology is interesting, it faces substantial hurdles for widespread adoption in both commercial and military markets.

This video investigates galvanic corrosion in Shell Shock NAS3 casings after a 1000-round test and subsequent exposure. The instructor, with a background in chemistry, explains the principles of galvanic corrosion and tests casings left on a range for 90 days and submerged in a salt bath. The findings indicate that the nickel plating on the aluminum base effectively insulates it from the ferromagnetic nickel body, preventing significant galvanic corrosion under normal use conditions.