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Published on July 24, 2022
Duration: 1:00

This video from Civilian Tactical evaluates three unique 12 Gauge shotgun rounds, including a copper coil slug, copper rods, and a wax/lead shot projectile. The presenter, demonstrating advanced knowledge of firearms and ammunition, fires each round to analyze their impact characteristics and stability. The evaluation includes visual inspection of targets after single shots and extended firing sessions to gather comprehensive data on projectile performance and consistency.

Quick Summary

Three unique 12 Gauge shotgun rounds were tested: a copper coil slug, copper rods, and wax/lead shot. The copper coil slug performed best, flying true to aim. The copper rod shot tumbled and keyholed, while the wax/lead shot disintegrated on impact. Viewers are strongly cautioned against replicating these tests at home.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Unique Shotgun Rounds
  2. 00:14Firing the Shotgun Rounds
  3. 00:17Initial Target Inspection
  4. 00:19Lead Ball Shot Impact Analysis
  5. 00:23Copper Rod Shot Impact Analysis
  6. 00:30Copper Coil Slug Impact Analysis
  7. 00:33Extended Firing for Data
  8. 00:38Final Review: Lead Ball/Wax Shot
  9. 00:44Final Review: Copper Rod Shot
  10. 00:52Final Review: Copper Coil Slug
  11. 00:57Conclusion and Safety Warning

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of unique 12 Gauge shotgun rounds were tested in the video?

The video tested three distinct 12 Gauge shotgun rounds: one with a spiral copper coil projectile, another containing hundreds of copper rods, and a third loaded with a ball of wax and lead shot. These were evaluated for their impact performance.

How did the copper coil shotgun slug perform during testing?

The copper coil slug performed surprisingly well, flying 'pretty true to aim' and demonstrating good accuracy. It consistently hit close to the intended target, indicating better stability and penetration compared to the other experimental rounds.

What were the observed issues with the copper rod and wax/lead shot shotgun rounds?

The copper rod shot showed poor stability, with many rods impacting sideways ('keyholing') and tumbling. The wax/lead shot projectile disintegrated upon impact, creating a very wide spread pattern and lacking penetration.

What is the primary safety warning regarding experimental shotgun ammunition?

The presenter strongly warns viewers not to replicate these tests at home. Handling, testing, or creating experimental ammunition without expert supervision and proper safety protocols is extremely dangerous and should be avoided.

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