Will shotgun shells explode?🤔🤯

Published on August 6, 2023
Duration: 0:59

This video tests whether shotgun shells mounted on a plate carrier will explode when shot. Experiments with birdshot, buckshot, and a Dragon's Breath round show that while the shells and carrier are damaged, the shells themselves do not detonate. The speaker explains this is because firing requires both primer ignition and compression from a barrel, neither of which are present when a shell casing is breached.

Quick Summary

Shotgun shells mounted on a plate carrier do not explode when shot. Tests with birdshot, buckshot, and Dragon's Breath rounds show that while shells and carriers are damaged, detonation doesn't occur because firing requires both primer ignition and barrel compression, which are absent.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Testing Shell Explosion on Plate Carrier
  2. 00:06Birdshot and Buckshot Test Results
  3. 00:30Dragon's Breath Round Test
  4. 00:45Why Shells Don't Explode

Frequently Asked Questions

Do shotgun shells explode when shot on a plate carrier?

No, shotgun shells mounted on a plate carrier do not explode when shot. Even direct hits from birdshot, buckshot, or a Dragon's Breath round will damage the shells and carrier but not cause detonation. The powder simply spills out when the casing is breached.

What is required for a shotgun shell to fire?

For a shotgun shell to fire, two conditions must be met: primer ignition and compression. The primer provides the initial spark, and the barrel's compression ensures the shell seals properly, allowing the powder to ignite and propel the projectile.

Can a Dragon's Breath round make shotgun shells explode?

While a Dragon's Breath round produces fire and can cause smoke, it does not cause shotgun shells mounted on a plate carrier to explode. The shells themselves remain intact without detonating, as the necessary conditions for firing are not met.

What happens to shotgun shells hit on a plate carrier?

When shotgun shells on a plate carrier are hit by projectiles, the casings are typically breached, causing the powder and shot to spill out. The shells and the plate carrier material can be significantly damaged or shredded by the impact.

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