Testing 700 Nitro In A Shotgun 😳

Published on January 5, 2022
Duration: 14:38

This video details an extreme experiment firing a 700 Nitro Express round from a 10 gauge shotgun. Initial tests with standard slugs and buckshot demonstrated the shotgun's baseline performance. The 700 Nitro Express round fired but suffered from poor gas seal and reduced velocity. The experiment culminated in testing barrel obstruction, leading to a catastrophic failure where the shotgun barrel split.

Quick Summary

Firing a 700 Nitro Express round from a 10 gauge shotgun resulted in a poor gas seal and reduced velocity. After intentional barrel obstructions were introduced to test pressure limits, the shotgun barrel eventually split open, demonstrating the dangers of exceeding a firearm's design parameters.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit & T-Rex Disarm
  2. 01:11Experiment Intro: 700 Nitro Express in Shotgun
  3. 01:59Baseline Testing: 10 Gauge Slugs & Buckshot
  4. 04:06700 Nitro Express Firing Test
  5. 07:43Barrel Obstruction & Pressure Test
  6. 11:06Catastrophic Barrel Failure

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened when a 700 Nitro Express round was fired from a 10 gauge shotgun?

When a 700 Nitro Express round was fired from a 10 gauge shotgun, it lacked velocity due to a poor gas seal. The experiment continued with intentional barrel obstructions, which eventually caused the shotgun barrel to split.

What safety measures were used during the 700 Nitro Express shotgun test?

For safety during the extreme test of firing a 700 Nitro Express round from a 10 gauge shotgun, a Caldwell Lead Sled was used to manage recoil, and a remote trigger was employed to keep the shooter at a safe distance.

What was the outcome of testing barrel obstructions in the 10 gauge shotgun?

After intentionally obstructing the barrel of the 10 gauge shotgun with mud and firing multiple times, the increased pressure eventually led to a catastrophic failure, causing the barrel to split open.

What is a 700 Nitro Express cartridge?

The 700 Nitro Express is a high-power hunting cartridge, typically featuring a .70 caliber, a 1000-grain soft point projectile, designed for large game. Firing it from a 10 gauge shotgun is an extreme and potentially dangerous experiment.

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