Videos tagged with Shotgun Shell Components

This guide details the disassembly and analysis of Bismuth 00 Buckshot shotgun shells, as demonstrated by an experienced instructor from DROBASHEVICH. The process involves unboxing a military-style canister, testing the shell's waterproofing, and meticulously disassembling components including the shot, wads, and propellant. The analysis includes weighing pellets and propellant, and conducting a burn test on the powder to assess its characteristics.

This video provides a detailed breakdown of a Baschieri & Pellagri MB Feltro Super Gigante 12-gauge shotgun shell. The analysis includes weighing the shot (38.8g) and powder (1.8g), inspecting the felt wad, and observing the powder burn rate. The process culminates in a live-fire demonstration using an Escort semi-automatic shotgun, offering insights into ammunition construction and performance.

This video provides a detailed, clinical breakdown of the Hevi-Shot Drone Hunter 55 12-gauge shotgun shell. The instructor, demonstrating high technical proficiency, uses precision tools to measure shot weight (54.9g), pellet size (approx. 6mm), and powder charge (2.3g). The process includes cutting the shell open with an Opinel knife and observing the powder's burn rate, offering valuable insights for those interested in ammunition composition and performance.

This guide details a safe outdoor experiment to demonstrate the burning properties of unconfined smokeless gunpowder, as shown by Civilian Tactical. It emphasizes extracting powder from a 12-gauge Fiocchi shell and igniting it in a metal cup. The demonstration highlights that smokeless powder burns rapidly when unconfined, contrasting with the explosive force when contained within a firearm cartridge. The host, a firearms enthusiast, stresses safety by moving the experiment outdoors.

This video provides a clear, expert-level breakdown of the essential components within a standard birdshot shotgun shell. The instructor, demonstrating significant practical knowledge, details the function of each part, from the metal base and plastic hull to the birdshot pellets, wadding, gunpowder, and primer. The explanation is concise and informative, suitable for those seeking to understand ammunition internals.

This video details a shot shell reloading experiment focused on understanding how different wad materials and configurations affect shot column alignment and projectile velocity. The instructor systematically tests combinations of felt, cork, and rigid card wads in 20-gauge hulls, aiming to gain knowledge for future tungsten shot loads. The process involves careful component selection, precise loading techniques using specialized tools, and meticulous crimping for consistent results.

This guide details the process of reloading 10 Gauge solid brass shotgun shells, a technique common from the late 19th century until WWII. It covers tool and component selection, case preparation including custom trimming and sizing for vintage firearms like the Parker Double Barrel Shotgun, and specific loading procedures for primers, black powder charges, wads, and shot. The guide emphasizes using 9-gauge wads for 10-gauge brass cases and sealing the shell with sodium silicate or cement. Instruction is provided by Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA and a recognized expert in gunsmithing.

This entry details the 10 Gauge cartridge, drawing from expert instruction by Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA. It covers the historical context, the definition of shotgun gauge, the evolution of shell construction from brass cases to modern plastic hulls, and the significance of different shell lengths for hunting applications. The 10 Gauge's enduring legacy in firearms is highlighted.