Airsoft BBs in a Real Shotgun!

Published on September 15, 2014
Duration: 8:10

This video details an experimental test involving firing airsoft BBs from a real 12-gauge shotgun. The presenter, Matt Carriker, explores the ballistics and pressure dynamics of using lightweight plastic projectiles in a high-pressure firearm. The experiment includes modifying standard shotgun shells and a highly dangerous test of filling the entire shotgun barrel with BBs, fired remotely for safety. The results highlight the unexpected pressure build-up and projectile behavior.

Quick Summary

Firing airsoft BBs from a 12-gauge shotgun can lead to incomplete powder burn if used in standard shells. A highly dangerous experiment involves filling the shotgun barrel with BBs, which generates extreme pressure, causing BB fragmentation and a wide spread pattern, but risks catastrophic firearm failure.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Airsoft BBs vs. Shotgun
  2. 00:25Airsoft Gear Showcase: H&K 417 & Vortex Sight
  3. 01:28Airsoft Ballistics: Watermelon Test
  4. 02:27Shotgun Shell Modification: BB Load
  5. 03:00First Shotgun Test: BBs vs. Watermelon
  6. 04:01Extreme Test: Barrel Full of BBs
  7. 05:06Remote Firing Execution
  8. 06:18Impact Analysis: BB Fragmentation

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when you fire airsoft BBs from a real shotgun?

Firing airsoft BBs from a standard 12-gauge shotgun shell can result in incomplete powder burn due to the low weight of the BBs. However, filling the entire shotgun barrel with airsoft BBs can create significant pressure, leading to projectile fragmentation and a wide spread pattern upon impact.

Is it safe to put airsoft BBs in a shotgun shell?

Modifying shotgun shells with airsoft BBs is generally not recommended for practical use as it can lead to inconsistent powder burn. The most dangerous aspect is filling the shotgun barrel with BBs, which creates extreme pressure and poses a severe risk of firearm failure and injury.

What are the risks of firing a shotgun barrel full of airsoft BBs?

Firing a shotgun barrel packed with airsoft BBs is extremely dangerous. It generates immense pressure that can exceed the firearm's design limits, potentially causing the shotgun to explode. This experiment requires advanced safety protocols, including remote firing from a safe distance.

How do airsoft BBs perform against a target when fired from a shotgun?

When fired from a modified shell, airsoft BBs have reduced velocity and impact. However, when fired from a barrel packed with them, the force of the blast causes many BBs to fragment and shear apart, creating a wide, peppered pattern on impact, rather than intact projectiles.

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