WIRE Shotgun Shell *Experiment* #gun #demolitionranch #fullautofriday #demoranch #civtac

Published on October 12, 2022
Duration: 0:55

This video details an experiment with homemade shotgun shells filled with piano wire, designed to expand upon firing. The Civilian Tactical host tests their effectiveness against paper and homemade body armor targets. Initial results show low pressure and failure to expand, with a modification involving a marble also proving ineffective as the wire crimped instead of spreading. The experiment concludes that these piano wire shells are not viable.

Quick Summary

An experiment by Civilian Tactical tested homemade shotgun shells filled with piano wire, designed to spring open upon firing. Using a Remington 870, tests against paper and body armor targets revealed low pressure and failure to expand; the wire crimped instead of spreading, leading to the conclusion that these shells are ineffective.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Piano Wire Shells
  2. 00:13Testing Methodology
  3. 00:21Initial Firing Results
  4. 00:34Modification and Final Test
  5. 00:46Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of the piano wire in the experimental shotgun shells?

The piano wire was intended to be wound inside the shotgun shell and designed to spring open outwards once it leaves the barrel, creating a different projectile effect than standard shot or slugs.

What were the results of testing the piano wire shotgun shells?

The experiment showed that the piano wire shells failed to expand as intended. The shotgun blast crimped the wire together, and they produced low pressure, indicating a failure in the design's ballistics.

Did adding a marble to the shotgun shell improve performance?

No, adding a glass marble to the experimental shell to increase pressure did not result in the wire spreading as intended. Slow-motion footage showed the wire was still crimped by the blast.

What conclusion was drawn about the piano wire shotgun shells?

The host concluded that the experimental piano wire shotgun shells were ineffective and not a viable ammunition type due to their failure to expand and unpredictable ballistic performance.

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