Videos tagged with Shotgun Accuracy

This video demonstrates the impact of different shotgun chokes on shot dispersion at 15 yards. It highlights how chokes, marked by stars or names like 'Full Choke' and 'Modified Choke', alter the spread of shot. The instructor shows that more open chokes result in wider patterns, while tighter chokes concentrate the shot, creating smaller, denser holes. This is particularly useful for varying target distances in clay shooting.

This guide explains how to pattern a shotgun for hunting, emphasizing that it's more straightforward than often believed. The presenter, Caleb from Brownells, demonstrates a practical method using a rudimentary target and a Mossberg 500 shotgun. Key takeaways include the importance of testing various ammunition and choke tubes to find the best pattern for your specific shotgun and hunting application, and visually assessing pattern density within a 30-inch circle at relevant hunting distances.

This guide details a practical test comparing the accuracy of wax slugs against standard 1-ounce rifled slugs using a Beretta 1301 shotgun. The experienced instructor demonstrates proper shooting technique and analyzes the results, highlighting key differences in projectile design and their impact on accuracy. The test aims to determine the practical effectiveness of wax slugs for potential use.

This YouTube video, titled "Chumbinho de espingarda é preciso mesmo? Descubra a verdade!" (Is shotgun lead shot accurate? Discover the truth!), aims to investigate and reveal the accuracy of lead shot for shotguns. The title suggests a focus on testing and providing definitive answers about the performance of this specific ammunition type in a shotgun platform. The content likely involves practical demonstrations and analysis to address common questions or misconceptions regarding shotgun lead shot accuracy.

This video tests the lethality and effectiveness of marbles as shotgun projectiles. The experiment evaluates projectile energy, accuracy, and penetration against homemade armor. Results indicate marbles can penetrate wood and are considered lethal under certain conditions, though accuracy and dispersion are also assessed.

This video from Civilian Tactical explores the effectiveness of hip firing a Derya Arms DY12Y shotgun, as often depicted in movies. The instructor, demonstrating high expertise, tests the accuracy of hip firing using a 12-gauge shotgun with a 20-round drum magazine and a Gideon red dot sight. The results indicate that while hip firing is physically manageable due to recoil mitigation systems, it significantly lacks accuracy and tends to impact lower than intended, making it impractical for precise shooting.

This video tests the effectiveness of a KelTec KSG shotgun against drones. At 100 yards, no hits were registered. At 35 yards, a single shot with birdshot was sufficient to disable a drone, although it was still capable of limited flight. The test highlights that even a single pellet hit can be critical for drone incapacitation.

This guide details how to simulate a big game hunt using the Mossberg 940 SPX Tactical shotgun, focusing on slug performance and accuracy. It covers target engagement, reloading techniques, and essential maintenance, drawing on the expertise demonstrated by Hickok45. The Mossberg 940 SPX proves to be a reliable and potent platform for this type of simulated hunting scenario.

This video compares the accuracy and speed of iron sights versus red dot sights on a shotgun. While red dots offer faster target acquisition, iron sights provide reliable aiming without batteries. Both methods demonstrated comparable grouping potential with 12-gauge slugs.

This YouTube video investigates the practical accuracy of a shotgun at a distance of 200 yards. It aims to answer whether a shotgun, typically known for its effectiveness at closer ranges, can be a viable option for engaging targets at such extended distances. The content likely involves testing and analysis to determine the effective range and potential accuracy limitations of shotguns.

This video debunks the myth that shotguns are inherently accurate at close range due to pellet spread. Testing 00 buckshot at 3, 5, and 10 yards, the instructor demonstrates that the spread is surprisingly tight, especially within typical home defense distances. The findings emphasize the need for proper aiming even with a shotgun.

This video tests the efficacy of firing bubble gum from a shotgun. While the gum and lead projectile showed surprising energy transfer in a water jug test and some penetration in ballistic gel, the gum itself only penetrated about a finger deep. The lead projectile passed through the gel entirely. The test concluded that while technically lethal due to the lead, the use of bubble gum as ammunition lacks practical sense.