Brenneke Slugs: Wall Penetration Test

Published on February 25, 2013
Duration: 9:38

This test evaluates Brenneke 12-gauge slugs against common wall materials. Standard exterior walls offer no protection, with all tested slugs penetrating easily. Cinder blocks also fail to reliably stop the slugs, though they sustain significant damage. Brick walls offer more resistance, with lighter slugs being stopped or partially penetrating, but heavier loads and rapid fire can breach them.

Quick Summary

Standard residential exterior walls offer virtually no protection against Brenneke 12-gauge shotgun slugs. Even reduced recoil loads penetrate easily through siding, plywood, studs, insulation, and drywall, making them ineffective as cover.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Test Setup
  2. 01:12Brenneke Slug Specs
  3. 02:42Exterior Wall Test
  4. 04:40Cinder Block Wall Test
  5. 06:58Brick Wall Test & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Do standard house walls stop Brenneke shotgun slugs?

No, standard residential exterior walls, including siding, plywood, studs, insulation, and drywall, offer virtually no protection against Brenneke 12-gauge slugs. All tested loads penetrated the entire wall structure with ease.

How effective are cinder blocks against shotgun slugs?

Cinder blocks are not reliable cover against Brenneke slugs. While they sustain significant structural damage, all tested slugs penetrated the blocks, with heavier loads punching through cleanly.

Which Brenneke slug is best for barrier penetration?

The Brenneke Maximum Barrier Penetration Magnum (1 3/8 oz, 1650 fps) is designed for superior barrier penetration. It cleanly punched through a brick wall in the test, outperforming lighter loads.

What are the different Brenneke 12-gauge slug loads tested?

The test featured the Special Forces Short Magnum (1 1/4 oz, 1476 fps), the Maximum Barrier Penetration Magnum (1 3/8 oz, 1650 fps), and the Tactical Home Defense reduced recoil slug (1 oz, 1378 fps).

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