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Published on February 6, 2026
Duration: 0:58

This video demonstrates a DIY method for creating 'wax slugs' by coating birdshot pellets in wax and reloading them into a shotgun shell. A destructive test comparing a standard birdshot round against a wax slug fired into cinder blocks shows the wax slug's significantly higher destructive potential due to concentrated energy transfer. The demonstration is presented by Tática Civil, highlighting the effectiveness of this homemade projectile.

Quick Summary

Wax slugs are homemade projectiles created by coating birdshot pellets in wax and reloading them into a shell. This method concentrates the energy of the shot, leading to significantly higher destructive potential compared to standard birdshot. Tests show wax slugs can completely obliterate targets like cinder blocks.

Chapters

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How are wax slugs made?

Wax slugs are made by taking a birdshot round, cutting it open, mixing the pellets with melted wax, and then scooping the wax-coated pellets back into the original shell. This process aims to consolidate the shot's energy.

What is the primary difference in performance between wax slugs and birdshot?

The key difference is energy concentration. Birdshot spreads its energy over multiple pellets, while a wax slug aims to deliver concentrated force to a single point, resulting in significantly more destructive impact.

What kind of damage can a wax slug inflict?

In tests, wax slugs have shown extreme destructive capability. One demonstration showed a wax slug completely obliterating a cinder block, leaving only fragments, whereas standard birdshot caused minimal damage.

What materials are needed to create wax slugs?

To create wax slugs, you will need standard birdshot ammunition, wax, a cutting tool to open the shell, and a spoon for scooping the wax-coated pellets back into the shell.

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