Ceramic BB Shotgun Shells!

Published on January 5, 2026
Duration: 1:12

This video tests ceramic BB shotgun shells, comparing their performance to traditional lead BBs. The shells exhibited light recoil but required manual cycling in a semi-auto shotgun. Testing revealed a fast spread pattern and penetration approximately one inch less than lead BBs in ballistics gel.

Quick Summary

Ceramic BB shotgun shells were tested for performance, showing light recoil but requiring manual cycling in a semi-auto shotgun. They produced a fast spread pattern and penetrated about one inch less than lead BBs in ballistics gel.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Ceramic BB Shells & Body Armor
  2. 00:07Testing Setup: Milk Jug, Target, Gel
  3. 00:19Live Fire: Semi-Auto Shotgun Test
  4. 00:43Results: Penetration & Spread Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

How did ceramic BB shotgun shells perform in a semi-automatic shotgun?

The ceramic BB shotgun shells exhibited light recoil but did not automatically cycle the action of the semi-automatic shotgun, requiring manual cycling for each shot.

What was the penetration difference between ceramic and lead BBs?

In ballistics gel testing, the ceramic BBs penetrated approximately one inch less than lead BBs, indicating slightly reduced energy transfer.

What kind of spread pattern did the ceramic BB shotgun shells produce?

The ceramic BB shotgun shells created a very fast spread pattern when fired, as observed on paper targets.

What testing methods were used for the ceramic BB shotgun shells?

The test included a milk jug for energy transfer, a paper target for spread analysis, and a ballistics gelatin head for penetration and lethality assessment.

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