Videos tagged with Steel Shot

This video provides an in-depth look at the Dornsberg Shooting Ground in Germany, hosting the German Nationals 2025 FITASC competition. It highlights the challenging terrain, advanced clay target presentations using Laporte traps, and the mandatory use of steel shot. Expert insights are offered on shotgun fit, balance, and shooting techniques for complex targets, drawing on the authority of competitive shooters and facility management.

This video introduces Benelli's new Super Black Eagle 3 (SBE3) shotgun featuring 'AI' or Advanced Impact technology in the barrel. This innovation, developed through extensive barrel profiling, aims to increase shot velocity and penetration, making steel shot perform more like lead. The technology is also available in other Benelli models like the Ethos and Cortiva.

This YouTube Short reviews the Beretta A300 Outlander, highlighting its affordability and suitability for beginners. The video emphasizes its gas-operated system, steel shot compatibility, and ability to cycle lighter loads like 24g. It's presented as a versatile option for clay shooting, hunting, and as an introductory semi-automatic shotgun. The description also includes calls to action for subscribing to related channels and social media links.

This video explains why using overly tight choke tubes with steel shot can negatively impact shotgun patterns and potentially damage the firearm. Steel shot's inability to deform like lead causes it to fight the choke, leading to over-pressure situations and erratic flyers. The explanation details how the steel compresses and then expands upon exiting the barrel, inducing forces that disrupt the flight path.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of new ammunition introduced at SHOT Show 2025. Key highlights include Winchester's modernized 22 "Sharps" cartridge addressing 22 LR limitations, Hornady's 338 ARC designed for AR-15 platforms, CCI's affordable Blazer Brass JHP training rounds and specialized Rimfire loads, Remington's Core-Lokt Tipped Lever Gun ammo and upland/waterfowl shotgun loads, and Federal's expanded HST line with a new 44 Magnum offering and specialized hunting cartridges like the 7mm Backcountry.

This video introduces the new Remington Nitro Steel Duplex ammunition for 2025, featuring a dual-payload of two different steel shot sizes in a single load. Chris Carson, Director of Centerfire Product Development for Remington, explains that this design aims to provide versatility for waterfowl hunters, allowing them to engage targets at varying distances without changing ammunition. The loads are high-velocity, reaching 1,400-1,450 feet per second, and will be available in 12 gauge with plans for 20 gauge next year.

This video details a driven duck hunt in Germany, highlighting differences from British traditions. It covers specific quarry, ammunition requirements (non-toxic shot), and crucial shooting techniques like dynamic footwork and 360-degree awareness. The experience also involved unique elements like shooting ground game and navigating challenging boat transfers to hunting islands, emphasizing the need for adaptability and adherence to local hunting protocols.

This YouTube video provides a review of the Beretta DT11 Black Edition shotgun. The description highlights its premium features, including a Grade 3 walnut stock, adjustable comb, original black finish, 32-inch multi-choke barrels, a steel rib, and Optima HP steel shot proofing. It is specifically recommended for competitive shooters. The video also includes links to subscribe to their shotgun and air gun channels, social media, and contact information for Premier Guns.

This YouTube video provides a review of the Browning B25 C3 Trap Gun from Premier Guns. The description highlights its premium features, including a European walnut stock, full hand engraving, a leather recoil pad, and a sporting style. It also mentions a Beavertail forend and Teague multi-chokes, emphasizing its versatility for steel shot. The video is part of Premier Guns' content, promoting their shotgun channel and social media presence.

This YouTube Short highlights the Beretta A400 Xtreme shotgun, emphasizing its suitability for wildfowling. The description details its key features, including a 3.5-inch chamber, high-performance steel shot proof, and the Kick-Off recoil reduction system, all designed for durability and comfort in challenging conditions.

This comprehensive guide breaks down the 12 gauge shotgun cartridge, covering its historical origins, the technicalities of bore and chamber sizes, and the various components that constitute a shell. It delves into different load types, shot materials (lead, steel, bismuth, tungsten), shot sizes, and their applications, along with discussions on powder types, wads, and the physics of shot strings and cartridge speed. The information is presented to help users understand and select appropriate ammunition for various shooting disciplines.

This video demonstrates the process of reloading 12 gauge shotshells using steel BBs as the projectile. The instructor details the components, including Fiocchi clear hulls, Longshot powder, TUPRW12 steel wads, and steel BBs. The guide covers both roll crimping and star crimping techniques, offering insights into achieving a factory-like finish and addressing potential issues like powder leakage. The emphasis is on self-reliance and the ability to produce custom ammunition.