What’s Inside A Shotgun Shell

This guide details the disassembly of a 12-gauge shotgun cartridge, as demonstrated by an experienced instructor from DROBASHEVICH. It covers the careful cutting of the crimped end, removal of internal components like the wadding and shot cup, and the extraction of the primer. This process is crucial for understanding ammunition construction and potentially for salvaging components for reloading or educational purposes.

This guide details the careful disassembly of a 70-year-old German 12-gauge shotgun shell, focusing on component identification and measurement. It highlights the use of tools like digital scales and calipers for analyzing buckshot size and powder weight. The process emphasizes safety when handling potentially unstable vintage explosives, as demonstrated by the high-authority speaker.

This video demonstrates an experimental test of replacing lead shot in a 12-gauge shotgun shell with approximately 100 hairpins. The test involves three parts: a water test to show immediate energy, a cardboard test for pattern analysis, and a ballistic gelatin test to assess penetration and projectile behavior. The results indicate significant projectile deformation and penetration, suggesting a potentially lethal outcome.

This video demonstrates an experimental modification of a 12-gauge shotgun shell, replacing birdshot with thousands of bobby pins. Through a three-part test involving water jugs, cardboard targets, and ballistic gelatin, the effectiveness and lethality of this improvised projectile are evaluated. The results indicate significant energy transfer, wide pattern spread, and penetration capabilities, suggesting the bobby pin shell is 'certified deadly'.

This guide details the process of testing and tuning an AR-12 style shotgun build, specifically addressing the compatibility between an ICO Marketing Group upper and a PSA .308 lower receiver. It covers loading with specific ammunition, firing, clearing potential feeding issues, and performing necessary modifications for optimal performance. Instruction is provided by an experienced individual familiar with firearm components and build requirements.

This guide details the assembly and initial live-fire testing of a unique firearm configuration: an Icon Marketing Group 12-gauge upper receiver paired with a Palmetto State Armory .308 lower receiver, featuring a Grey Market Research Super Safety. The process involves careful component integration, ammunition selection, and live-fire evaluation to assess performance, including cycling, ejection, and recoil management. Instruction is provided by an experienced individual demonstrating hands-on knowledge of custom firearm builds.

This video demonstrates the process of loading and preparing a Serbu RN-50 rifle chambered in .50 BMG. It highlights the manual single-shot loading procedure, securing the breech, and utilizing a BOG tripod with Primary Arms optics for stable aiming. The shooter showcases safe handling of a high-caliber firearm and knowledge of specialized actions.

This guide demonstrates the fundamental safety mechanism of a grenade, specifically the M67 style. It highlights that the grenade will not detonate as long as the safety lever (spoon) is held in place, even after the pin is removed. The demonstration emphasizes proper grip and the function of the safety lever, reinforcing safe handling practices for training aids.

This video debunks common political misinformation regarding firearm modifications. Johnny Q, an experienced firearms instructor, visually demonstrates why adding a pistol stabilizing brace does not turn a pistol into a rifle and does not enable the firing of higher caliber rounds like .50 BMG. The content highlights the importance of understanding firearm mechanics and dispels false claims often made in political discourse.

This guide details the one-handed press check technique, popularized by the John Wick films, as demonstrated by Johnny Q. It clarifies the difference between a press check and a reload, showing how to safely verify a chambered round on a Springfield Armory 1911. The instruction emphasizes safe firearm handling and practical application for shooters looking to refine their manipulation skills.