Videos tagged with Shotgun Testing

Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons examines the historical effectiveness of WWI buckshot. Through live fire testing of original WWI-era buckshot at 25 yards, the team found it to be highly effective, contradicting some historical reports of its limited range. The test demonstrated a tight pellet spread and significant impact.

This video provides a detailed examination and test of vintage Baikal paper shotgun shells from the USSR. The presenter, demonstrating high authority through meticulous procedures and safety, performs component analysis, including weighing shot and inspecting gunpowder. A burn test and live-fire test confirm the functionality of these historical hunting cartridges.

This YouTube video reviews three modern side-by-side shotguns from Fabarm. The content aims to determine if these contemporary models are suitable for today's shooting world, likely involving range tests and comparisons. The description also promotes channel memberships, ammunition from Hull Cartridge, Shotkam barrel cameras, and Custom Fit Guards hearing protection, with affiliate links provided. Social media links for the channel and presenter are also included.

This video tests the penetration power of .410, 20-gauge, and 12-gauge shotgun slugs against concrete cinder blocks. The .410 slug created a clean hole but didn't penetrate the second wall. The 20-gauge caused more damage but also failed to penetrate the second wall. The 12-gauge slug was the most powerful, shattering the front wall and penetrating to the rear wall of the first block.

This video from Civilian Tactical, featuring content similar to Demolition Ranch, tests the effectiveness and accuracy of improvised wax and tape slugs fired from a 12 Gauge shotgun. The host demonstrates the preparation of these slugs and their performance against water-filled buckets and a clay pigeon target. The tests reveal insights into projectile integrity upon impact and surprising accuracy for improvised rounds, while emphasizing safe firearm handling.