Extreme Shotgun Ammo vs Ford Ranger

Published on July 21, 2025
Duration: 11:25

This video from 704 TACTICAL tests various extreme shotgun ammunition rounds against a Ford Ranger, starting with the truck bed and progressing to the engine. The instructor demonstrates the impact and penetration capabilities of standard birdshot, double buckshot, and several specialty rounds like the Pitbull, Double Slug, Macho Gaucho, SO Round, Brass Tenderizer, and Steel Dumbbell. The tests reveal significant damage, with some rounds penetrating the truck bed and doors, while others are designed for expansion and personal defense. The video culminates in testing powerful rounds against a running engine, ultimately disabling the vehicle.

Quick Summary

Extreme shotgun ammunition was tested against a Ford Ranger, with rounds like the Steel Dumbbell penetrating the engine block and the Pitbull round disabling its operating systems. Standard birdshot caused minimal damage, while buckshot and specialty rounds showed varying degrees of penetration through the truck's body panels.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Shotgun Ammo vs Ford Ranger
  2. 00:21Truck Positioning and Initial Plan
  3. 00:50Testing Birdshot on Truck Bed
  4. 01:03Testing Double Buckshot on Truck Bed
  5. 01:41Introducing Specialty Rounds (Fire Quest)
  6. 02:02Testing Pitbull Round (Slug & Buckshot)
  7. 02:27Testing Double Slug Round
  8. 02:45Testing Macho Gaucho Round (10 & 30 Yards)
  9. 03:35Testing SO Round (Concave Brass)
  10. 04:55Testing Brass Tenderizer Round
  11. 06:11Testing Steel Dumbbell Round
  12. 07:42Testing Running Engine: Steel Dumbbell
  13. 08:22Testing Running Engine: Double Slug
  14. 08:38Testing Running Engine: Pitbull Slug & Buckshot
  15. 09:04Engine Damage Assessment
  16. 10:08Post-Test Analysis: Impact Locations
  17. 11:10Conclusion and Thanks to Fire Quest

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of shotgun ammunition was tested against the Ford Ranger?

The test included standard birdshot, double buckshot, and several specialty rounds such as the Pitbull (slug and buckshot), Double Slug, Macho Gaucho, SO Round, Brass Tenderizer, and Steel Dumbbell. These were fired at various parts of the truck, including the bed, doors, and engine.

Which shotgun rounds were most effective at penetrating the Ford Ranger's components?

The Steel Dumbbell round demonstrated significant penetration, going through the engine block. The Brass Tenderizer and Pitbull rounds also showed substantial penetration, going through the truck's doors and into the interior or engine systems, respectively.

What was the outcome of testing shotgun rounds on the running Ford Ranger engine?

Testing on the running engine resulted in disabling the vehicle. The Steel Dumbbell round penetrated the radiator, and the Pitbull round damaged internal operating systems, causing leaks and preventing the engine from restarting.

What is the difference between the SO Round and other penetrating rounds?

The SO Round is designed for personal defense and expansion on impact, not deep penetration. Unlike rounds that create clean holes, it broke apart, with a portion snapping off, indicating it's meant to incapacitate rather than penetrate barriers.

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