Big Power In A Small Package! 12 Gauge Mini-Slug Ballistic Gel Test With The Mossberg Maverick 88!

Published on December 18, 2021
Duration: 24:50

This video presents a ballistic gel test comparing four types of 12-gauge shotgun slugs: Federal Shorty, Challenger, Aguila Mini Shells, and a standard Wolf 2.75" slug, fired from a Mossberg Maverick 88. The test measures velocity and penetration, revealing significant differences in performance, particularly with the Challenger rounds exhibiting extreme expansion but minimal penetration.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic gel test with a Mossberg Maverick 88, 12-gauge mini-slugs showed varied performance. The Aguila 7/8 oz mini-slug achieved the deepest penetration at 30.5 inches, while the Challenger 3/4 oz mini-slug exhibited extreme expansion (1.42 inches) but only penetrated about 6 inches before fragmenting.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:14Chronograph Setup and Testing
  3. 00:48Ammunition Overview
  4. 02:24Federal Mini-Slug Velocity Test
  5. 03:13Challenger Mini-Slug Velocity Test
  6. 03:50Aguila Mini-Slug Velocity Test
  7. 04:30Wolf Full-Size Slug Velocity Test
  8. 05:20Ballistic Gel Test - Federal Mini-Slug
  9. 06:09Ballistic Gel Test - Challenger Mini-Slug (Shot 1)
  10. 07:07Ballistic Gel Test - Aguila Mini-Slug
  11. 08:04Ballistic Gel Test - Wolf Full-Size Slug
  12. 08:50Challenger Mini-Slug Re-test (Shot 2)
  13. 09:50Challenger Mini-Slug Re-test (Shot 3)
  14. 10:22Gel Test Results Overview
  15. 11:19Wound Channel Analysis
  16. 12:59Penetration Measurements
  17. 18:23Projectile Examination
  18. 20:36Challenger Slug Performance Issues
  19. 21:28Overall Performance Comparison
  20. 22:30Conclusion and Viewer Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key differences between 12-gauge mini-slugs and standard slugs in ballistic gel tests?

Mini-slugs, like the Federal and Aguila tested, can offer comparable penetration to standard slugs (e.g., Wolf 2.75"), with some achieving over 30 inches. However, some mini-slugs, like the Challenger, exhibit extreme expansion but very limited penetration, fragmenting easily.

How did the Mossberg Maverick 88 perform with mini-slugs in terms of velocity?

The Mossberg Maverick 88 with its 18.5-inch barrel generally produced velocities close to, but often slightly below, the advertised speeds for the mini-slugs. For example, the Federal 1 oz mini-slugs averaged 1121 fps, compared to a claimed 1200 fps.

Which 12-gauge slug offered the best penetration in the ballistic gel test?

The Aguila 7/8 oz mini-slug achieved the deepest penetration at 30.5 inches, nearly exiting the gel blocks. The full-size Wolf 1 1/8 oz slug was close behind at approximately 29.5 inches.

What was the most surprising result from the 12-gauge slug ballistic gel test?

The Challenger 3/4 oz mini-slugs were the most surprising, demonstrating massive expansion up to 1.42 inches in diameter but only penetrating about 6 inches before fragmenting. This extreme expansion with minimal penetration is highly unusual.

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