12g Slug VS 50 Beowulf | Ballistic Chicken Test!!!

Published on February 11, 2023
Duration: 5:27

This video conducts a ballistic comparison between a 12-gauge slug and a 300-grain .50 Beowulf projectile using a 'ballistic chicken' test. The 12-gauge slug demonstrated devastating terminal performance, completely obliterating the chicken and causing extensive fragmentation. The .50 Beowulf also caused significant damage, but the projectile was recovered after penetrating nearly the full length of the chicken, showing substantial deformation. The presenter suggests the 12-gauge slug has superior close-range stopping power, while the .50 Beowulf might retain more energy at longer distances due to its aerodynamic bullet design.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic chicken test, a 1-ounce 12-gauge slug demonstrated devastating terminal performance, completely obliterating the test subject. A 300-grain .50 Beowulf FTX bullet also caused significant damage but was recovered after full penetration, showing substantial deformation. The 12-gauge slug was deemed more effective at close range.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: 12 Gauge Slug vs 50 Beowulf
  2. 00:30Setting up the Ballistic Chicken Test
  3. 00:37Projectile Weights and Comparison
  4. 00:57Firearm Setup: Remington 870 & 50 Beowulf Upper
  5. 01:14The 'Ballistic Chicken' Explained
  6. 01:3312 Gauge Slug Test Results
  7. 01:4612 Gauge Slug Devastation
  8. 01:5550 Beowulf Test Setup
  9. 02:0250 Beowulf Test Results
  10. 02:14Recovering the 50 Beowulf Bullet
  11. 02:2550 Beowulf Bullet Deformation
  12. 02:34Final Comparison: 12 Gauge vs 50 Beowulf
  13. 02:41Long Range Energy Retention Discussion
  14. 02:51Conclusion and Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the primary comparison in the ballistic chicken test?

The video compared the terminal ballistics of a 1-ounce 12-gauge slug against a 300-grain .50 Beowulf FTX bullet. The test aimed to demonstrate the destructive power and projectile performance of each round on organic material.

What were the results of the 12-gauge slug test?

The 12-gauge slug proved to be extremely devastating, completely obliterating the test chicken and causing extensive fragmentation. The slug exited the chicken, indicating significant energy transfer and damage.

What happened to the .50 Beowulf bullet during the test?

The 300-grain .50 Beowulf FTX bullet also caused significant damage, annihilating the chicken. However, the projectile was recovered after penetrating nearly the full length of the chicken, showing substantial flattening and deformation.

Which round was considered more effective at close range?

The presenter concluded that the 12-gauge slug was more effective and brutal at close range due to its immediate explosive effect and widespread fragmentation. The .50 Beowulf, while powerful, was less explosive in comparison.

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