How deadly is a wax slug? *TESTED* #fullautofriday #demoranch #gun #shotguns #demolitionranch

Published on August 17, 2022
Duration: 1:00

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.

Quick Summary

Testing improvised wax and tape slugs from a 12 Gauge shotgun reveals their performance limitations. Wax slugs can scatter shot upon impact, while tape slugs often tumble due to poor flight stability, creating irregular entry holes. Despite these issues, improvised slugs can show surprising accuracy at moderate distances.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Improvised Slugs
  2. 00:16Wax Slug Test & Impact
  3. 00:37Tape Slug Test & Impact
  4. 00:47Accuracy Test: Clay Pigeon Hit

Frequently Asked Questions

How effective is a wax slug fired from a shotgun?

A wax slug, made from lead shot bound by wax, can deliver energetic impacts but tends to break apart upon hitting resistance. While it can hit targets like clay pigeons with surprising accuracy, its projectile integrity is compromised, scattering shot before full penetration.

What is a tape slug and how does it perform?

A tape slug is an improvised projectile using lead shot wrapped in tape, loaded into a shotgun shell. Testing shows it often tumbles in flight, hitting targets sideways and creating large, irregular entry holes, indicating poor aerodynamic stability.

Are improvised shotgun slugs like wax or tape slugs reliable for self-defense?

Improvised slugs like wax or tape versions are generally not recommended for reliable self-defense. Their performance is unpredictable, they can fragment, and their accuracy and terminal ballistics are inconsistent compared to commercially manufactured ammunition.

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