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Published on February 6, 2026
Duration: 0:58

This guide details the process of creating DIY wax slugs, as demonstrated by Tática Civil. The video shows how to modify standard birdshot rounds by coating the pellets in wax and reinserting them into the shell. A destructive test comparing regular birdshot to the wax slug against cinder blocks highlights the significantly increased energy concentration of the wax slug. This modification is presented as a method to enhance projectile impact energy.

Quick Summary

DIY wax slugs are created by coating birdshot pellets in wax and reinserting them into a shell. This modification concentrates projectile energy, leading to significantly greater destructive power and penetration compared to standard birdshot, as evidenced by tests against cinder blocks.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introducing Wax Slugs
  2. 00:07Making Wax Slugs
  3. 00:22Setting Up Damage Test
  4. 00:30Firing Tests
  5. 00:39Damage Analysis and Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

How are wax slugs made?

Wax slugs are made by taking a birdshot shell, cutting it open, pouring out the pellets, coating the pellets in melted wax, and then scooping the coated pellets back into the shell using a spoon.

What is the advantage of using wax slugs?

Wax slugs concentrate the energy of multiple projectiles into a single point of impact, resulting in significantly more destructive power and penetration compared to standard birdshot, as demonstrated against cinder blocks.

What materials are needed to make wax slugs?

To make wax slugs, you will need birdshot shells, wax, a spoon for scooping, and a tool to cut open the shell. A shotgun is required for testing.

How do wax slugs perform compared to regular birdshot?

In a test against cinder blocks, regular birdshot only peppered the surface, while a wax slug completely destroyed the block, showcasing its superior concentrated energy and destructive potential.

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