What Happened to "9 Lives"

Published on March 8, 2012
Duration: 5:13

The '9 Lives' .410 shotgun experienced a catastrophic failure when subjected to an extreme overpressure load of 405gr cast lead with 45 grains of salvaged powder. Despite this, the firearm successfully fired standard .454 Casull rounds, reaching velocities of 1842 FPS. Post-failure analysis revealed a porous receiver and a blown chamber, yet critical components like the ejector and trigger remained functional.

Quick Summary

The '9 Lives' .410 shotgun failed due to extreme overpressure from a 405gr cast lead projectile and 45 grains of salvaged powder. Despite the catastrophic failure, it previously fired standard .454 Casull rounds, reaching 1842 FPS, and key internal mechanisms remained functional.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Initial Success
  2. 00:41The Catastrophic Failure Round
  3. 01:55Post-Explosion Measurements
  4. 02:13Material Analysis & Functionality
  5. 04:11Final Assessment & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What caused the '9 Lives' .410 shotgun to fail?

The '9 Lives' .410 shotgun failed due to an extreme overpressure event. This occurred when testing with a heavy 405gr cast lead projectile and a significant charge of 45 grains of salvaged powder, exceeding the firearm's design limits.

Did the '9 Lives' shotgun survive any .454 Casull rounds?

Yes, surprisingly, the '9 Lives' .410 shotgun successfully fired several standard .454 Casull rounds before the catastrophic failure. One test achieved a velocity of 1842 FPS, indicating some resilience before succumbing to extreme pressure.

What were the key findings after the '9 Lives' shotgun failure?

Post-failure analysis showed the bore remained at .387 inches, the receiver was porous like cast iron, and critical mechanisms like the ejector and trigger still functioned, despite the blown chamber.

What type of powder and projectile caused the failure?

The failure was induced by a 405gr cast lead projectile combined with 45 grains of salvaged 'range trash' powder. This combination was intentionally used to test the limits of survival reloading under extreme conditions.

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