The Extreme Bear Claw Round!

Published on July 23, 2025
Duration: 1:00

This video explores the unique Hickory Flatbores 'Bear Claw' 12-gauge round, which deploys five 5.56mm projectiles. The host, from Civilian Tactical, demonstrates its performance through ballistic gelatin and paper patterning tests, highlighting projectile behavior and impact energy. The content showcases specialized ammunition testing with a focus on experimental ballistics.

Quick Summary

The Hickory Flatbores Bear Claw Round is an experimental 12-gauge ammunition featuring five 5.56mm projectiles. Testing by Civilian Tactical in ballistic gelatin showed varied projectile exit and recovery, while paper patterning indicated a tight spread with tumbling effects. Impact tests demonstrated significant energy transfer, denting a metal table.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Bear Claw Round
  2. 00:14Paper Patterning Test
  3. 00:22Water Jug Impact Test
  4. 00:37Ballistic Gelatin Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hickory Flatbores Bear Claw Round?

The Hickory Flatbores Bear Claw Round is a unique 12-gauge shotgun shell designed to deploy five 5.56mm projectiles. It's intended for specialized applications and has been tested for its ballistic performance and impact characteristics.

How does the Bear Claw round perform in ballistic gelatin?

In ballistic gelatin tests, the Bear Claw round showed varied results, with some 5.56mm projectiles exiting the medium while one was recovered intact. This suggests inconsistent penetration and terminal ballistics for the individual projectiles.

What kind of shotgun was used to test the Bear Claw round?

The Civilian Tactical host used a semi-automatic shotgun featuring a 'GF' logo, identified as a GForce Arms model, for testing the Hickory Flatbores Bear Claw ammunition.

What are the key features of the Bear Claw ammunition?

The Bear Claw ammunition is characterized by its clear plastic hull and its payload of five 5.56mm projectiles within a 12-gauge shell. It is manufactured by Hickory Flatbores and aims for a unique ballistic signature.

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