AR15 vs Shotgun - TheFireArmGuy

Published on April 1, 2013
Duration: 2:26

This video compares the terminal ballistics of a 223 Remington round fired from an AR-15 against buckshot from a shotgun. The demonstration uses pizza boxes to visualize projectile impact. The presenter highlights the significant difference in hole size and devastation, questioning the logic behind proposed bans on certain firearm types.

Quick Summary

A comparison video shows ten 223 Remington rounds from an AR-15 creating smaller holes in a pizza box, while two buckshot rounds from a Mossberg 930 shotgun produced much larger, more devastating impacts. The presenter uses this visual to question firearm ban logic.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:41AR-15 Test Results
  3. 01:07Shotgun Test Results
  4. 01:15Shotgun Impact Close-up
  5. 01:28Side-by-Side Comparison
  6. 01:53Presenter's Commentary on Bans
  7. 02:18Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were used in the AR-15 vs. shotgun ballistics comparison?

The comparison video utilized a Red X Arms AR-15 chambered in 223 Remington and a Mossberg 930 shotgun firing buckshot. The test aimed to visually demonstrate the terminal effects of each firearm type.

How did the 223 Remington from an AR-15 compare to shotgun buckshot on impact?

In the test, ten shots of 223 Remington from an AR-15 created multiple smaller holes in a pizza box. In contrast, just two shots of buckshot from a shotgun resulted in two significantly larger and more devastating holes.

What was the main point of the AR-15 vs. shotgun comparison video?

The video's primary objective was to visually compare the terminal ballistics of an AR-15 firing 223 Remington versus a shotgun firing buckshot. The presenter used this comparison to highlight perceived inconsistencies in firearm regulation debates.

Which firearm demonstrated more destructive impact in the pizza box test?

The shotgun firing buckshot demonstrated a more destructive impact, creating significantly larger holes with only two shots compared to the ten 223 Remington rounds fired from the AR-15.

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