Flechettes Vs Ballistics Gel

Published on September 5, 2023
Duration: 0:33

This video tests Firequest 12 Gauge flechette rounds against ballistics gel. The flechettes demonstrated high penetration, zipping through the gel block with minimal disruption. Most projectiles passed straight through, creating numerous small wound channels, while a few remained embedded. The test utilized a Maverick 88 shotgun.

Quick Summary

Firequest 12 Gauge flechette rounds were tested against ballistics gel. The projectiles demonstrated high penetration, passing straight through the gel block and creating numerous small wound channels, with some flechettes remaining embedded.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Flechette Rounds
  2. 00:06Equipment Overview: Firequest Flechettes & Maverick 88
  3. 00:12Live Fire Test into Ballistics Gel
  4. 00:16Results Analysis: Penetration and Wound Channels

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of ammunition was tested in the video?

The video tested Firequest 12 Gauge flechette rounds. These rounds contain hundreds of tiny, dart-like projectiles designed for penetration.

How did the flechette rounds perform in the ballistics gel test?

The flechette rounds demonstrated high penetration, with most projectiles zipping straight through the ballistics gel block, creating numerous small wound channels.

What shotgun was used for the flechette test?

The test utilized a Mossberg Maverick 88 pump-action shotgun, provided by GunPrime.

What are flechettes?

Flechettes are small, fin-stabilized projectiles, often resembling tiny arrows, designed to penetrate targets. In this test, they were fired from a 12 gauge shotgun shell.

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