12-Gauge Shotgun DESTROYS Ballistics Gel #shorts

Published on August 28, 2021
Duration: 0:55

This short demonstrates the destructive power of a 12-gauge shotgun using ballistics gel. Slow-motion footage reveals 7.5 shot pellets traveling at 1300 fps, creating a 5-inch deep wound with a 1-foot spread from approximately 350 lead balls. The video also dissects a shell, highlighting the wad and gunpowder responsible for the impact.

Quick Summary

A 12-gauge shotgun firing 7.5 shot at 1300 fps creates a 5-inch deep wound channel with a 1-foot spread in ballistics gel, impacting with approximately 350 lead pellets.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Rifle vs Shotgun Impact
  2. 00:1012-Gauge Shotgun vs Ballistics Gel
  3. 00:15Slow-Motion Ballistics Analysis
  4. 00:37Shotgun Shell Dissection

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when a 12-gauge shotgun hits ballistics gel?

A 12-gauge shotgun firing 7.5 shot at 1300 fps creates a significant wound channel in ballistics gel, approximately 5 inches deep and spreading 1 foot wide due to the impact of around 350 lead pellets.

How fast do shotgun pellets travel?

In this test, the 7.5 shot pellets from the 12-gauge shotgun were recorded traveling at approximately 1300 feet per second (fps) when fired into the ballistics gel.

What causes the destructive power of a shotgun shell?

The destructive power comes from the rapid expansion of hot gases produced by the gunpowder igniting inside the shell, which propels the wad and numerous small lead pellets at high velocity.

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