17 Different Types Of Shotgun Shells!

Published on August 19, 2025
Duration: 1:58

This video tests 17 different 12-gauge shotgun shells, including slugs, buckshot, and various birdshot sizes, through a GForce Arms Gatlander semi-auto shotgun. It highlights the significant recoil of heavy slugs like the 2.5oz Seismic slug and compares power levels from ultra-light to magnum loads. The test also demonstrates how birdshot pellet size decreases with higher shot numbers and notes the reliable cycling of vintage paper shells.

Quick Summary

The video tests 17 different 12-gauge shotgun shells, including slugs, buckshot, and birdshot. Heavy slugs like the 2.5oz Seismic produced significant recoil, while magnum loads showed increased muzzle rise. Vintage paper shells cycled reliably with light recoil, and birdshot patterns become denser as pellet size decreases with higher shot numbers.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: 17 Shell Types
  2. 00:17Slug Testing: 1/2oz to 2.5oz
  3. 00:35Buckshot Testing: #0 & #00
  4. 00:44Power Level Comparison
  5. 01:09Vintage Paper Shell Test
  6. 01:17Birdshot Pattern Comparison (#2-#8)

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of shotgun shells were tested in the video?

The video tested 17 different 12-gauge shotgun shells, including various slug weights (1/2 oz, 1 oz, 2.5 oz Seismic), #0 and #00 buckshot, ultra-light, low recoil, regular birdshot, magnum, and Double X magnum loads, as well as vintage paper-cased birdshot shells.

How did the heavy Seismic slug perform?

The 2.5 ounce Seismic slug produced significant recoil when fired from the semi-auto shotgun, highlighting its power and potential for increased shooter discomfort.

What is the difference between birdshot sizes?

As the birdshot number increases (e.g., from #2 to #8), the individual pellet size decreases. This results in a higher density of pellets within the shot cup, leading to denser patterns at range.

Did vintage paper shotgun shells function reliably?

Yes, a vintage 12-gauge paper-cased birdshot shell was tested and functioned reliably in the semi-auto shotgun. It was also noted for having very light recoil.

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