How Lethal Are CLAY Bullets? (50 BMG, 12 Gauge, 300 BLK & More!!!)

Published on February 21, 2025
Duration: 17:22

This video tests the terminal ballistics of custom clay bullets across various calibers, including .40 S&W, 12 Gauge slugs and buckshot, .300 BLK, and .50 BMG. The results show that while clay bullets can create impact marks and penetrate light materials, they tend to fragment or vaporize upon significant impact, especially at higher velocities or with larger calibers. The .300 BLK and .50 BMG rounds fragmented almost instantly due to extreme forces.

Quick Summary

Clay bullets, despite being hard, are very light and tend to fragment or shatter upon significant impact, especially at higher velocities like .300 BLK or .50 BMG. While 12 gauge slugs could penetrate car doors, lighter projectiles like buckshot fragmented quickly. The extreme forces in larger calibers caused instant disintegration.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit & Topic Introduction
  2. 00:57Clay Bullet Concept Explained
  3. 01:40.40 S&W Clay Bullet Test
  4. 05:4712 Gauge Clay Slug Test
  5. 09:2512 Gauge Clay Buckshot Test
  6. 11:07.300 Blackout Clay Bullet Test
  7. 12:47.50 BMG Clay Bullet Test (Finale)

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to clay bullets when fired from a .300 Blackout rifle?

When fired from a .300 Blackout rifle, the high velocity and rifling cause the clay bullet to fragment inside the barrel or immediately upon exiting. This results in a dispersed impact pattern similar to a shotgun blast on the target.

How do 12 Gauge clay slugs perform against car doors and windshields?

12 Gauge clay slugs show surprising structural integrity, punching clean holes through car body panels and windshields. They maintain their form through these materials before eventually shattering upon significant impact.

Are clay bullets effective at high .50 BMG velocities?

Even at .50 BMG velocities, the extreme forces involved cause the clay projectile to fragment into dust almost instantly upon firing or impact. While it vaporized water jugs, it lacked the penetration of traditional .50 BMG rounds.

What is the main difference between clay slugs and clay buckshot?

Clay slugs, being larger and fired individually, retain more integrity through light barriers. Clay buckshot pellets, being smaller, fragment almost immediately upon impact, especially in softer media like water, showing significantly less penetration.

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