Exotic Shotgun Ammo (Gimmick Or Legitimate ???)

Published on April 27, 2022
Duration: 16:25

This video tests various exotic 12-gauge shotgun ammunition types on a ballistic dummy. Rounds like the Macho Gacho, Flechette, Piranha, and Tenderizer Slug demonstrated significant destructive power and penetration. While some rounds proved effective, others like the Rhodesian Jungle load lacked impressive performance. The video highlights the extreme capabilities of specialized shotgun rounds.

Quick Summary

Kentucky Ballistics tested exotic 12-gauge shotgun ammo like Macho Gacho, Flechette, Piranha, Tenderizer slugs, and Door Breaching rounds on a ballistic dummy. The Tenderizer slug and Door Breaching rounds showed extreme destructive power, while Flechette and Piranha rounds also demonstrated significant penetration and effects.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 01:02Ballistic Dummy Lab Zombie Torso
  3. 01:49SDI Promotion
  4. 02:51Macho Gacho Round Test
  5. 04:13Flechette Round Test
  6. 05:23Piranha Round Test
  7. 06:38Rhodesian Jungle Round Test
  8. 07:33Triple Decker Round Test
  9. 08:32Tenderizer Slug Test
  10. 10:25Brass Pellets Test
  11. 11:21Double Slug Test
  12. 13:00Door Breaching Round Test
  13. 14:40Final Destruction

Frequently Asked Questions

What exotic 12-gauge shotgun ammunition was tested by Kentucky Ballistics?

Kentucky Ballistics tested several exotic 12-gauge rounds including Macho Gacho (dual lead balls), Flechette (darts), Piranha (nails), Rhodesian Jungle (mixed pellets), Triple Decker (large pellets), Tenderizer Slug, Brass Pellets, and Door Breaching rounds.

Which exotic shotgun rounds showed the most destructive power?

The Tenderizer Slug (404 grains) and Door Breaching rounds demonstrated extreme destructive power, nearly decapitating the dummy and disintegrating remaining parts, respectively. Brass Pellets also achieved full pass-through.

What was the purpose of the ballistic dummy used in the test?

The Ballistics Dummy Lab zombie torso, featuring life-like skin, bones, and organs filled with green blood, was used to simulate a human target and assess the penetration and terminal effects of various exotic shotgun ammunition.

Were any of the exotic shotgun rounds considered ineffective?

The Rhodesian Jungle round, a mix of large and small pellets, was noted to pepper the target but lacked the impressive penetration seen with other specialized rounds tested.

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