Remington 870 vs Stuff

Published on March 26, 2014
Duration: 12:01

This guide details the modification of a Remington 870 with ATI furniture and a magazine extension, followed by ballistic testing of slugs and buckshot against various targets. The expert demonstrates effective ranges for buckshot and discusses projectile energy transfer, highlighting the shotgun's versatility for tactical applications.

Quick Summary

Expert analysis of a modified Remington 870 featuring ATI Talon stock and Akita forend. Ballistic tests with Federal TrueBall slugs and 00 buckshot demonstrate energy transfer and patterning effectiveness, with 25 yards identified as the combat effective range for buckshot.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Build Overview
  2. 01:21Ammunition Selection
  3. 01:56Soda Bottle Destruction
  4. 02:55Concrete Block Test
  5. 04:41Tree Felling Demonstration
  6. 06:36Buckshot Patterning Test
  7. 10:12Cinder Block Wall and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What modifications were made to the Remington 870 in the video?

The Remington 870 was modified with an ATI Talon modular stock set featuring a rubberized cushion and an ATI Akita forend. It also received a 7-shot magazine extension equipped with a breaching standoff nut for enhanced tactical capability.

How does Federal Premium 00 buckshot perform at different ranges?

At 7 yards, the 00 buckshot produced a tight, fist-sized group. At 25 yards, 8 out of 9 pellets hit an 18x24 inch steel plate, indicating this is the practical combat effective range for this load.

What is the difference in energy transfer between slugs and buckshot?

12 Gauge slugs, like the Federal TrueBall, impart significantly more kinetic energy to a specific point due to their larger single projectile. Buckshot spreads its energy over a wider area, making it less effective for deep penetration on hard targets compared to slugs.

What are the recommended ranges for effective buckshot use?

Based on the patterning tests conducted, the effective combat range for Federal Premium 00 buckshot was determined to be approximately 25 yards, where a reasonable pattern density can still be achieved on a target.

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