How Effective are Exploding Slugs and Coinshot?

Published on September 22, 2024
Duration: 17:37

This video critically examines exotic shotgun rounds, including exploding slugs, coinshot, bolo rounds, flechettes, and Dragon's Breath. Using high-speed cameras and ballistics gel, the tests reveal most specialty ammunition is ineffective or a gimmick, failing to outperform standard buckshot or slugs. The exploding slug's payload is minimal, flechettes are unstable, and coinshot acts like a slug. Dragon's Breath is visually impressive but lacks practical application.

Quick Summary

Exploding slugs and coinshot were tested for effectiveness. Exploding slugs showed minimal payload and underwhelming performance. Coinshot fused into a slug-like projectile. Both offered little advantage over standard ammunition.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Exotic Shotgun Rounds
  2. 01:53Ammo Lineup & High-Speed Setup
  3. 05:30Bolo (Ball and Chain) Round Test
  4. 07:47Exploding Slug Performance Test
  5. 08:48Armor Piercing Firestorm Test
  6. 10:22Flechette Round Analysis
  7. 11:34Coinshot and Junk Rounds Test
  8. 13:54Dragon's Breath Incendiary Rounds
  9. 15:38Final Verdict & Bolo Headshot

Frequently Asked Questions

How effective are exploding shotgun slugs?

Tests show exploding slugs have minimal explosive payload and underwhelming terminal performance. Despite significant recoil, they offer little advantage over standard slugs and are largely ineffective.

What is Coinshot ammunition?

Coinshot involves firing coins, like dimes, from a shotgun. When fired, the coins tend to fuse together, acting like a single projectile similar to a slug, but without any proven ballistic advantage.

Are flechette shotgun rounds effective?

Flechettes, small steel darts, are unstable in flight and demonstrate poor penetration in ballistics gel, often tumbling. They are generally considered ineffective for self-defense or hunting purposes.

What is the purpose of Dragon's Breath shotgun rounds?

Dragon's Breath rounds are incendiary, producing a large visual effect and capable of starting fires. However, their low projectile mass and poor penetration limit them to being a psychological tool rather than a practical defensive round.

More Reviews Videos You Might Like

More from Garand Thumb

View all →