Videos tagged with Smooth Bore

This video from Civilian Tactical explores the legality of civilian ownership of grenade launchers, focusing on the Tac-79 by Exotic Ammo as a legal alternative. The expert instructor demonstrates its operation, highlighting the key legal distinction of its 37mm smooth bore barrel, which classifies it separately from NFA-regulated 40mm destructive devices. The guide covers safe loading, cocking, and firing procedures, along with showcasing various ammunition types.

This experiment tests the feasibility of firing a .50 BMG round from a 12-gauge shotgun. While possible, the results show extreme inefficiency due to casing expansion and lack of rifling. The shotgun's smooth bore prevents bullet stabilization, and the casing significantly expands, losing propellant energy. The experiment highlights the impracticality of such modifications for effective projectile delivery.

Retrofitting smooth bore shotguns with choke tubes can significantly enhance their versatility and value. This process involves checking barrel wall thickness for compatibility with screw-in chokes, allowing for a range of constrictions from skeet to full. Costs are reasonable, with single barrel retrofits around $175 and over-and-unders near $350, making it a cost-effective upgrade for modern shooting needs.