How Much Can This Hold?

Published on November 6, 2025
Duration: 1:27

This video explores the capacity of a Derya Arms 12-gauge drum magazine, revealing it holds 21 rounds. The host demonstrates its loading mechanism and live-fire performance on a Derya Arms DY12Y shotgun. It highlights how larger caliber rounds significantly impact magazine capacity compared to rifle cartridges.

Quick Summary

The Derya Arms 12-gauge drum magazine holds 21 rounds. Its capacity is lower than rifle caliber drums due to the larger size of 12-gauge shells. It features a manual loading knob to assist in lowering the follower for easier loading.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Guess the Capacity
  2. 00:10Derya Arms Magazine Features
  3. 00:32Loading the 12 Gauge Drum
  4. 01:00Capacity Revealed: 21 Rounds!
  5. 01:16Live Fire Demo: DY12Y Shotgun

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity of the Derya Arms 12-gauge drum magazine?

The Derya Arms 12-gauge drum magazine tested in the video holds a total of 21 rounds. This capacity is influenced by the larger physical size of 12-gauge shells compared to rifle ammunition.

How does the Derya Arms drum magazine load?

The Derya Arms drum magazine features a manual twist knob. This knob helps pull the follower down, making it easier to load the 12-gauge shells into the magazine.

What shotgun was used with the Derya Arms drum magazine?

The host used a Derya Arms DY12Y shotgun during the live-fire demonstration. The drum magazine was inserted into this shotgun to showcase its functionality.

Why do 12-gauge drum magazines hold fewer rounds than rifle caliber ones?

12-gauge shells are considerably larger and bulkier than typical rifle cartridges like those for an AK or AR-15. This size difference means fewer 12-gauge shells can fit into the same volume compared to rifle rounds.

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