45-70 vs 12 Gauge Slug: Insane Difference
This video compares the .45-70 Government and 12 Gauge slugs for bear defense, testing them against various barriers including pressure-treated pine, sand, concrete, and steel. The .45-70 consistently demonstrated superior penetration and structural integrity, especially against steel, while the 12 Gauge slug showed significant deformation and energy loss. Both rounds performed well in ballistic gel, creating substantial wound channels.









