Shotguns vs MEAT & BONE! *12 Gauge vs 20 Gauge*

This video from TGS Outdoors, featuring experienced instructor Gaz, explores the concept of 'overkill' in firearms. It emphasizes matching the right firearm and ammunition to the specific task, whether for hunting small game like rabbits or for sport shooting clay pigeons. The discussion covers various shotgun gauges (12, 20, .410) and ammunition types, highlighting that while a 12 gauge is powerful, it's not always necessary and can be detrimental if used inappropriately, particularly for smaller game where it can destroy meat. Conversely, for clay shooting, the confidence and increased hit probability offered by a 12 gauge make it a suitable choice. The core message is that effective and ethical use of a firearm involves selecting the appropriate tool for the job, ensuring a clean kill and preserving meat when hunting.

This video features an expert demonstrating the performance of rare, vintage ammunition through a suppressed Benelli M4 shotgun. The host, exhibiting high-level expertise and safe firearm handling, tests Italian, Soviet, German, and Czech ammunition, including slugs, buckshot, and birdshot, at an outdoor range. The ASMR-focused presentation highlights the unique characteristics of aged ammunition.

This video introduces Federal Ammunition's new "Freight Train" copper-tipped sabot slugs, designed for whitetail hunters in shotgun-only zones. The slugs feature a polymer tip and aerodynamic nose for enhanced downrange energy, a skived nose cavity for reliable expansion, and claim sub-2-MOA accuracy at 200 yards. The video also includes calls to action for joining the NRA and links to various NRA publications.

This guide details a method for patterning and zeroing turkey hunting ammunition, specifically comparing Federal Premium TSS and Remington Nitro Turkey loads. It emphasizes the importance of adjusting optics for different loads and ranges, drawing on expert instruction to optimize shot placement for ethical turkey hunting. The process involves testing at 25 and 50 yards to evaluate pattern density and effectiveness.

This video provides a detailed visual examination of vintage 12-gauge shotgun ammunition from the Soviet Union, Czechoslovakia, and East Germany, dating from 1980 to 1985. It highlights paper-hulled shells including birdshot, bearshot, slugs, and buckshot, showcasing headstamps and specific markings. The expert curation and handling suggest a high level of knowledge regarding historical ammunition.

This guide, presented by a GUNBROS host with high authority, details firearms and calibers unsuitable for ethical deer hunting. Key considerations include sufficient projectile energy and firearm accuracy. The video strongly advises against using small rimfire rounds, pistol caliber carbines, and birdshot, emphasizing that short-barreled firearms, even with powerful cartridges, often lack the necessary accuracy and velocity for a humane harvest.

This video provides an expert-level assessment of BB gun lethality for self-defense, featuring an experienced instructor from 1ShotTV. The test uses a realistic ballistic dummy head to compare a Daisy Red Rider BB gun, an Umarex MP40 CO2 replica, and a Gamo Wildcat Whisper pellet rifle. The findings indicate that BB guns are ineffective for self-defense, while pellet rifles show some potential but lack the stopping power of conventional firearms.

This video provides an expert-level demonstration of the BulletSafe VP3 Level 3A bulletproof vest's capabilities. The host, exhibiting high authority and expertise in ballistics and armor ratings, tests the vest against various calibers up to .44 Magnum and 12-gauge buckshot using a realistic ballistic dummy. The results highlight the vest's effectiveness in stopping rounds while also illustrating the potential for significant blunt force trauma and skeletal damage from high-energy impacts.

This review covers the Crosman DPMS SBR, a full-auto BB gun mimicking an AR-15 SBR. The host, demonstrating experienced authority, details its select-fire capability, dual CO2 power, 25-round capacity, and performance metrics like 430 FPS and 1400 RPM. The review includes practical demonstrations of loading, accuracy testing with minimal recoil, and penetration tests on various targets, concluding it offers a realistic full-auto experience for recreational shooting.

This video from 1ShotTV, featuring an experienced firearms content creator, experimentally tests the viability of a flare gun for self-defense. The tests reveal significant fire hazards when firing into household materials and inconsistent performance against clothing and ballistic targets. The Orion 12-gauge flare gun's single-shot capacity and slow reload time are highlighted as major drawbacks for defensive use. The conclusion strongly advises against using flare guns for self-defense due to these risks and limitations.