Loading a shotgun with a 50bmg, will it work?

Published on November 30, 2020
Duration: 10:35

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.

Quick Summary

Firing a .50 BMG round from a 12-gauge shotgun is possible but highly inefficient. The .50 BMG casing expands significantly in the 12-gauge chamber, losing energy, and the smooth bore barrel prevents bullet stabilization, resulting in poor accuracy and impractical performance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Firing .50 BMG from Shotgun
  2. 00:34Test Fire: Standard 12 Gauge Shotgun
  3. 01:30Loading the .50 BMG Round
  4. 03:08First Shot: Impact on Concrete Blocks
  5. 04:15Bullet Analysis: Lack of Spin
  6. 04:54Casing Expansion Explained
  7. 05:33Second Shot: Paper Stack Test
  8. 06:12Second Shot Analysis: Fire Cause
  9. 07:51Conclusion: Impracticality of .50 BMG Shotgun

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fire a .50 BMG round from a 12-gauge shotgun?

Yes, it is physically possible to load and fire a .50 BMG round from a 12-gauge shotgun. However, the experiment shows it is extremely inefficient and impractical due to significant casing expansion and the lack of rifling in the shotgun barrel for stabilization.

What happens when you fire a .50 BMG in a 12-gauge shotgun?

The .50 BMG casing expands dramatically to fit the 12-gauge chamber, losing much of the propellant's energy. The smooth bore barrel prevents the bullet from stabilizing, making it inaccurate and ineffective. The shotgun itself remains functional but the projectile performance is severely compromised.

Why is firing a .50 BMG from a shotgun inefficient?

It's inefficient because the shotgun's chamber isn't designed for the .50 BMG cartridge, causing the brass casing to expand excessively. Additionally, the smooth bore barrel lacks rifling, which is crucial for stabilizing larger projectiles like the .50 BMG bullet, leading to poor accuracy and energy transfer.

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