12-Gauge Shotgun DESTROYS Ballistics Gel #shorts

Published on August 28, 2021
Duration: 0:55

This video provides an expert-level analysis of 12-gauge shotgun ballistics, featuring insights from Jim Harmer. It details the destructive potential of a 12-gauge load in ballistics gel, highlighting the wide wound channel created by numerous pellets. The content includes a breakdown of shotgun shell components and emphasizes safety warnings for viewers.

Quick Summary

A 12-gauge shotgun firing 7.5 shot at 1300 FPS penetrates approximately 5 inches deep into ballistics gel but creates a destructive wound channel up to 12 inches wide. This is due to the impact of around 350 lead pellets, causing significant tissue damage.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Rifle Bullet Dieseling
  2. 00:09Shotgun Test Introduction
  3. 00:14Shotgun Ballistics Analysis
  4. 00:36Shotgun Shell Dissection

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key ballistics of a 12-gauge shotgun load tested in ballistics gel?

A 12-gauge shotgun with 7.5 shot fired at 1300 FPS penetrates about 5 inches deep but damages a 12-inch wide area. It releases approximately 350 lead pellets, causing extensive tissue destruction.

What components make up a 12-gauge shotgun shell?

A typical 12-gauge shotgun shell contains gunpowder for propulsion, a wad that seals gases and separates shot, and numerous lead pellets (shot). The wad is often visible separating from the shot during flight.

What is the difference in ballistics between rifle bullets and shotgun pellets in gel?

Rifle bullets can cause a secondary explosion in gel by letting in air (dieseling), while shotgun pellets create a wide wound channel due to the sheer number of projectiles impacting over a larger area.

What safety precautions should be taken when viewing ballistic tests?

Viewers should heed warnings like 'Do not attempt. Trained professional.' These tests are conducted by experts in controlled environments and should not be replicated without proper training, safety equipment, and legal authorization.

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