Interesting .410 Slugs - YAF & Barnaul 410 Slug Review & Shoot

Published on May 19, 2022
Duration: 23:58

This review of YAF and Barnaul .410 slugs highlights significant performance issues. The Barnaul ammunition exhibited light primer strikes and failure to eject in a Rossi youth model shotgun, suggesting hard primers. While the YAF slugs showed better reliability, both ammunition types demonstrated poor accuracy at 25 yards, with groups ranging from 5-6 inches for YAF and a 3-inch group for Barnaul at the same distance, making them unsuitable for longer ranges.

Quick Summary

The Barnaul .410 slugs exhibited light primer strikes and failures to eject, indicating potentially hard primers unsuitable for standard shotguns. At 25 yards, YAF slugs produced 5-6 inch groups, while Barnaul slugs, despite achieving 1700 fps, also showed poor accuracy and reliability issues, making them unsuitable for ranges beyond close distances.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to .410 Slugs
  2. 00:15Barnaul .410 Slug Overview
  3. 00:52YAF .410 Slug Overview
  4. 01:46Firearm Used: Rossi Youth Model .410
  5. 01:55Testing Plan: Chronograph & Accuracy
  6. 03:36Chronograph Results: YAF Slugs
  7. 03:41Chronograph Issues: Barnaul Slugs (Light Primer Strikes)
  8. 04:03Primer Strike Analysis
  9. 05:26Malfunction: Stuck Barnaul Shell
  10. 05:53Comparison: Winchester .410 Slug Velocity
  11. 07:18Barnaul Slugs Firing and Ejecting
  12. 07:30Barnaul Velocity Data
  13. 08:20Primer Setback Observation
  14. 09:37Barrel Fouling from YAF Slugs
  15. 09:59Accuracy Test Setup (25 Yards)
  16. 10:08YAF Slug Accuracy Test (25 Yards)
  17. 12:19YAF Slug Group Analysis (Shotgun Flyer)
  18. 13:08Second YAF Slug Group Analysis
  19. 13:32Wad Impact Observation
  20. 14:26Barnaul Slug Accuracy Test (25 Yards)
  21. 14:44Barnaul Malfunction: Failure to Fire/Eject
  22. 15:44Barnaul Slug Firing on Third Strike
  23. 16:09Barnaul Group Analysis (25 Yards)
  24. 17:06Barnaul Group Size Calculation
  25. 17:28Steel Plate Test Setup (50 Yards)
  26. 17:40YAF Slug Steel Plate Test (50 Yards)
  27. 19:29Barnaul Slug Steel Plate Test (50 Yards)
  28. 20:14100 Yard Accuracy Expectations
  29. 20:45Comparison to Previous 100 Yard Tests
  30. 21:04GoPro Footage: 100 Yard Catastrophe
  31. 22:19Conclusion: YAF & Barnaul .410 Slug Performance
  32. 23:01Mention of 357 Magnum Test
  33. 23:18Outro & Links

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the main issues encountered with the Barnaul .410 slugs?

The Barnaul .410 slugs experienced significant reliability issues, including light primer strikes and failures to eject in a Rossi youth model shotgun. This suggests the primers may be too hard for the firearm's firing pin system, requiring multiple strikes to ignite.

How accurate were the YAF and Barnaul .410 slugs at 25 yards?

The YAF .410 slugs produced groups of 5-6 inches at 25 yards, which is considered poor. The Barnaul slugs, while grouping better at around 3 inches at 25 yards, suffered from reliability problems that made consistent shooting difficult.

What velocities were achieved with the tested .410 slugs?

The Barnaul .410 slugs achieved velocities around 1700 feet per second, which is comparable to lighter slugs. However, this velocity was achieved despite significant reliability issues.

Are these .410 slugs suitable for longer range shooting?

Based on the accuracy tests, neither the YAF nor Barnaul .410 slugs are suitable for ranges beyond 25 yards. The YAF slugs' poor 5-6 inch groups at 25 yards would translate to extremely wide patterns at 100 yards, and the Barnaul slugs' reliability issues further preclude longer-range use.

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