I made EXPLODING .72 CAL Slugs… and they WORKED!

Published on February 14, 2026
Duration: 7:50

The host of Shooting Gear Reviews demonstrates the fabrication of custom exploding slugs for the AEA Zeus .72 cal MKII air rifle. By filling hollow-point slugs with material from .22 caliber exploding pellets and sealing them, he creates projectiles that cause significant fragmentation upon impact, as shown in tests against a concrete brick and a fire extinguisher. The video highlights the extreme power of the .72 caliber airgun and the experimental nature of custom ammunition.

Quick Summary

Custom exploding slugs for the AEA Zeus .72 cal MKII were fabricated by filling .72 caliber hollow-point ammo with 'exploding sauce' from .22 caliber pellets and sealing with super glue. Tests showed significant fragmentation against concrete but limited penetration against a fire extinguisher.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Custom Exploding Slug Fabrication
  2. 00:30Zeroing and Initial Testing Setup
  3. 03:32Exploding Slug vs. Concrete Brick Test
  4. 05:14Exploding Slug vs. Fire Extinguisher Test
  5. 06:30Match-Filled Slug vs. Deadbolt Test

Frequently Asked Questions

How are custom exploding airgun slugs made?

Custom exploding slugs can be made by filling the hollow point of a .72 caliber airgun slug with the 'exploding sauce' extracted from .22 caliber exploding pellets. The filled hollow point is then sealed with super glue.

What air rifle was used to test the exploding slugs?

The exploding slugs were tested using the AEA Zeus .72 cal MKII, a high-power air rifle known for its significant power and requiring careful handling and zeroing procedures.

What were the results of testing exploding slugs against a concrete brick?

When an exploding slug impacted a concrete brick, slow-motion footage confirmed a significant explosion that successfully split the heavy brick in half, demonstrating its destructive potential.

Did the exploding slug penetrate a fire extinguisher?

No, while the impact was powerful and created a cloud of powder, the exploding slug failed to fully penetrate the thick bottom of the fire extinguisher canister and became lodged in the metal.

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