THE PUNT GUN (The Biggest Shotgun EVER !!!)

Published on August 14, 2023
Duration: 13:19

This video from Kentucky Ballistics showcases the 'Fury Punt Gun,' an exceptionally large muzzleloading shotgun designed for historical commercial duck hunting. The expert demonstration highlights its immense size, extreme recoil (800 lbs), and devastating projectile capacity, including 1-pound lead balls and thousands of smaller pellets. The presenter, Scott, utilizes specialized equipment for safe testing of this unique and powerful firearm.

Quick Summary

The Fury Punt Gun, featured by Kentucky Ballistics, is the world's largest shotgun with a 1.68-inch bore and 9-foot length. It produces over 25,000 ft-lbs of muzzle energy and an extreme 800 lbs of recoil, historically used for commercial duck hunting. Specialized equipment is required for safe operation.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Punt Gun
  2. 01:08History and Purpose
  3. 01:26Technical Specifications
  4. 01:43Ammunition Types
  5. 02:06Recoil and Carriage
  6. 03:36Live Fire: 1lb Lead Ball
  7. 06:55Live Fire: #12 Shot and 00 Buck
  8. 10:41Live Fire: Wax Slug

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a punt gun and what was its historical purpose?

A punt gun is an extremely large, historically used muzzleloading shotgun. It was designed to be mounted on small boats called punts and fired a massive payload of shot to hunt large numbers of waterfowl, like ducks, in a single discharge.

What are the extreme specifications of the Fury Punt Gun?

The Fury Punt Gun boasts a 1.68-inch bore, a 6-foot barrel, and an overall length of 9 feet, weighing 150 lbs. It generates over 25,000 ft-lbs of muzzle energy and an astonishing 800 lbs of recoil.

How does the Fury Punt Gun's ammunition capacity compare to a standard shotgun?

The Fury Punt Gun can fire a 1-pound (7,000 grain) lead ball, 140 pellets of 00 buckshot, or an estimated 23,000 pellets of #12 shot, far exceeding the payload of a typical 12-gauge shotgun.

What safety measures are necessary when firing a punt gun?

Due to the extreme 800 lbs of recoil, firing a punt gun requires specialized safety equipment. The presenter uses a custom-built wooden carriage to absorb the immense force and protect the shooter from injury.

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