"Bolo" 12 Gauge Shotgun Shell

Published on August 16, 2018
Duration: 7:45

This video tests the 'Macho Gaucho' 12 gauge shotgun shell, featuring two lead projectiles connected by wire. The instructor evaluates its performance through steel target impact, watermelon destruction, and ballistic gel testing. Key findings include surprisingly light recoil, significant impact energy, and impressive penetration, though the projectile's behavior after impact was unexpected.

Quick Summary

The Macho Gaucho 12 gauge shotgun shell features two lead projectiles connected by steel wire. Testing revealed surprisingly light recoil, significant impact on steel targets, and explosive destruction of a watermelon. Ballistic gel tests showed deep penetration, passing through multiple barriers, with evidence suggesting projectile separation occurred late in the trajectory.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Unique Shotgun Ammo
  2. 00:07Testing the Macho Gaucho Shell
  3. 01:05Firearm Used: Benelli Supernova
  4. 02:02Steel Target Impact Test
  5. 02:56Watermelon Destruction Test
  6. 03:57Ballistic Gel Shell Test
  7. 04:46Analysis of Gel Block and Water Jugs
  8. 06:55Conclusion and Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Macho Gaucho 12 gauge shotgun shell?

The Macho Gaucho is a unique 12 gauge shotgun shell featuring two lead projectiles that are attached together by a steel wire. It's designed to deliver significant impact and penetration.

How does the Macho Gaucho shell perform in terms of recoil?

Surprisingly, the Macho Gaucho shell exhibited very light recoil for a 12 gauge load. This was unexpected given its design and the perceived weight of the projectiles.

What were the results of the ballistic gel test for the Macho Gaucho shell?

The Macho Gaucho shell showed impressive penetration, passing through ballistic gel and two water jugs. It mostly stayed intact until the end, where a second wound channel appeared, suggesting potential projectile separation.

Did the two projectiles in the Macho Gaucho shell stay together?

During testing, it appeared the projectiles may have separated or the connecting wire failed, particularly after impacting the ballistic gel. This was evidenced by multiple holes in the water jugs with no connecting path.

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