OLD SHOTGUN CARTRIDGE REVIEW

Published on March 28, 2024
Duration: 1:10

This video provides a detailed inspection of vintage Baikal 12 Gauge shotgun cartridges from the USSR. It covers the unboxing, visual inspection of paper hulls, and disassembly to analyze internal components. Specific measurements are provided for the 'Mayer' type slug (32.51g) and 'Sokol' smokeless gunpowder (2.50g), along with details on the 'Zhevelo-N' primer and a 1984 manufacture date.

Quick Summary

This video reviews vintage Baikal 12 Gauge shotgun cartridges from the USSR (12/70 caliber). It details the disassembly of a paper hull cartridge, revealing a 'Mayer' type slug weighing 32.51g and 2.50g of 'Sokol' smokeless gunpowder, with a 'Zhevelo-N' primer and 1984 manufacture date.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Vintage USSR Ammunition
  2. 00:18Unboxing & Visual Inspection of Baikal Cartridges
  3. 00:37Cartridge Disassembly and Component Analysis
  4. 00:46Measuring the Mayer Slug Weight
  5. 00:55Analyzing Sokol Gunpowder Quantity and Burn Rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the specifications of the vintage Baikal 12 Gauge shotgun cartridge?

This vintage Baikal 12 Gauge cartridge (12/70) features a 'Mayer' type slug weighing 32.51g and 2.50g of 'Sokol' smokeless gunpowder. It uses a 'Zhevelo-N' primer and was manufactured in 1984.

What type of slug and gunpowder is used in the reviewed USSR shotgun cartridge?

The reviewed USSR shotgun cartridge contains a 'Mayer' type slug, which weighs 32.51 grams. The gunpowder is identified as 'Sokol', a smokeless powder, weighing 2.50 grams.

How was the vintage ammunition inspected in the video?

The presenter carefully unboxed the vintage ammunition, visually inspected the paper hulls and headstamps, and then used an Opinel knife to disassemble a cartridge. Internal components like the slug and gunpowder were then weighed.

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