SHOTGUN SLUG VS HOMEMADE ARMOR

Published on February 13, 2017
Duration: 2:53

This video tests the penetration capabilities of a 12 gauge shotgun slug against homemade armor. The Federal 1 oz slug, fired from a Mossberg 590, was unable to penetrate the armor, with the damage being less significant than a previous .500 S&W test. The presenter suggests that other common shotgun loads like birdshot or buckshot would likely also fail to penetrate.

Quick Summary

A 12 gauge Federal 1 oz slug fired from a Mossberg 590 was tested against homemade armor and failed to penetrate. The slug created an entry hole but did not pass through, and the damage was less significant than a .500 S&W round.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Test Setup
  2. 00:13Ammunition and Firearm Selection
  3. 01:01Firing the 12 Gauge Slug
  4. 01:21Assessing the Damage and Penetration
  5. 01:46Comparison to Previous Tests
  6. 02:06Conclusion and Future Tests

Frequently Asked Questions

Did a 12 gauge shotgun slug penetrate homemade armor in the Edwin Sarkissian video?

No, the 12 gauge Federal 1 oz slug fired from a Mossberg 590 did not penetrate the homemade armor. While it created an entry hole, it did not pass through the material.

What type of shotgun slug was used in the test against homemade armor?

The video utilized a 1 oz slug from Federal ammunition. This was fired from a Mossberg 590 12 gauge shotgun as part of a test to assess its armor penetration capabilities.

How did the 12 gauge slug perform compared to other calibers against homemade armor?

The 12 gauge slug's performance was less impactful than a previously tested .500 S&W round. The .500 S&W caused more significant bulging and damage to the armor, indicating greater penetration potential.

What other shotgun ammunition types were considered for the armor test?

The presenter speculated that other common 12 gauge loads, such as birdshot or double-aught buckshot, would likely also fail to penetrate the homemade armor, based on the slug's performance.

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