The Craziest Shotgun Slug Ever!

Published on July 26, 2025
Duration: 2:02

This review tests the unique Gualbo shotgun slug, a two-piece steel design from Hickory Flatbore. Fired from a Beretta 1301, it demonstrated significant energy transfer in a water bucket test and impressive accuracy on a paper target. Ballistics gel testing revealed substantial fragmentation of the steel petals and deep penetration by the core, indicating high lethality.

Quick Summary

The Gualbo shotgun slug, manufactured by Hickory Flatbore, is a unique two-piece steel projectile. Tested in a Beretta 1301, it showed significant energy transfer in water, precise accuracy, and high lethality with deep penetration and fragmentation in ballistics gel.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introducing the Gualbo Slug
  2. 00:20Gualbo Slug Design & Manufacturer
  3. 00:46Testing Methodology Explained
  4. 00:57Energy & Accuracy Tests
  5. 01:26Ballistics Gel Results

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Gualbo shotgun slug unique?

The Gualbo slug is unique due to its two-piece steel construction, featuring machined petals that fragment and a central button for flight stability, differentiating it from traditional one-piece slugs.

How was the Gualbo slug tested for performance?

Performance was evaluated using a 5-gallon water bucket for energy transfer, a paper target for accuracy, and ballistics gel to observe fragmentation and penetration characteristics.

What were the results of the ballistics gel test for the Gualbo slug?

The Gualbo slug's steel petals fragmented and penetrated deeply into the ballistics gel, while the main core achieved a complete pass-through, indicating high lethality.

Which shotgun was used to test the Gualbo slug?

The Gualbo shotgun slug was tested using a Beretta 1301 semi-automatic shotgun equipped with a red dot sight.

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