Bubblegum Shotgun Rounds...Why?

Published on August 2, 2025
Duration: 1:13

This review tests 'Bubble Buck' novelty shotgun rounds, which combine bubblegum with 00 buckshot. Tests included energy transfer via a water bucket, accuracy on a paper target, and penetration depth in ballistics gelatin. While the buckshot remains deadly, the bubblegum component adds no practical value.

Quick Summary

Bubblegum shotgun rounds, like 'Bubble Buck', combine bubblegum with 00 buckshot. Tests show the buckshot is deadly, but the bubblegum offers no practical advantage, penetrating only slightly into ballistics gelatin and fragmenting on impact.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Bubblegum Shotgun Rounds?
  2. 00:14Testing Setup: Water, Paper, Gel
  3. 00:23Energy Test: Water Bucket Impact
  4. 00:41Accuracy Test: Paper Target
  5. 00:51Ballistics Gel Penetration
  6. 01:06Conclusion: Practicality?

Frequently Asked Questions

What are 'Bubble Buck' shotgun rounds?

'Bubble Buck' shotgun rounds are a novelty ammunition type featuring bubblegum backed by 00 buckshot. They are designed to be fired from a 12 Gauge shotgun, combining a standard buckshot load with a non-traditional projectile.

How do bubblegum shotgun rounds perform in tests?

In tests, the 00 buckshot component of bubblegum rounds remains deadly. However, the bubblegum itself shows limited penetration in ballistics gelatin and fragments upon impact, offering no practical advantage.

What testing methods were used for the bubblegum shotgun rounds?

The bubblegum shotgun rounds were tested using a 5-gallon water bucket to assess energy transfer, a paper silhouette target for accuracy, and ballistics gelatin to measure penetration depth and wound channel characteristics.

Are bubblegum shotgun rounds effective?

While the 00 buckshot component makes the round technically deadly, the bubblegum itself provides no practical benefit in terms of effectiveness or performance. Its inclusion is considered purely novelty.

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