Steel VS Steel....SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES!!

Published on January 4, 2021
Duration: 4:45

This video from Lena Miculek's Trigger Tribe channel features expert shooter Jerry Miculek demonstrating the severe safety risks associated with using steel shot on steel targets. He explains and visually proves why this combination is banned in most shooting competitions, highlighting dangerous ricochets compared to the safe fragmentation of lead shot. The demonstration utilizes high-speed camera footage and safety equipment like a Lexan shield and remote firing cradle.

Quick Summary

Using steel shot on steel targets is extremely dangerous because the hard pellets do not deform upon impact and instead ricochet back towards the shooter and bystanders at high velocity. Lead shot, being malleable, deforms and shatters safely. This dangerous combination is banned in most shooting competitions.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Steel Shot Hazards
  2. 01:31BB Gun Ricochet Test
  3. 02:28Lead Shot Safety Demonstration
  4. 03:32Steel Shot Ricochet Demonstration

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is steel shot dangerous on steel targets?

Steel shot is dangerous on steel targets because the hard pellets do not deform upon impact. Instead, they bounce back towards the shooter and bystanders at a significant percentage of their original velocity, creating a severe ricochet hazard.

How does lead shot behave differently on steel targets?

Lead shot is malleable and deforms upon impact with steel targets. It shatters into small, low-energy fragments that fall safely to the ground, producing a dust cloud rather than a dangerous ricochet.

What safety measures were used in the demonstration?

The demonstration employed a Lexan shield and a remote firing cradle for the shotguns. High-speed camera footage was also used to capture the ballistics of the ricochets.

Is steel shot allowed in shooting competitions with steel targets?

No, the combination of steel shot and steel targets is banned in most shooting competitions due to the significant safety risks posed by dangerous ricochets.

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