Blast Off Mondays: Bowling Bowl vs Shotgun Slug/Buckshot

This video details a ballistic gel test of a powerful shotgun slug, referred to as the 'OG spicy slug.' The test involves a specific setup using ballistic gel blocks, a thin wood barrier, and cinder blocks to analyze projectile performance, fragmentation, and wound cavity creation. The instructor highlights the slug's extreme destructive power, noting its ability to obliterate targets and create significant damage, even shattering a cinder block.

This video provides an expert-level overview of various 12-gauge shotgun ammunition types, demonstrating their characteristics and effects, particularly when fired from a suppressed Mossberg 590. The instructor, with clear expertise, explains the differences in recoil, stopping power, and projectile types, ranging from standard buckshot and slugs to exotic and less-lethal loads. It's a practical guide for understanding ammunition diversity in a hypothetical survival scenario.

This video demonstrates a non-scientific ballistic gel test comparing various birdshot and buckshot loads in 12 gauge. While acknowledging the limitations of reusing the gel block, the presenter shows the penetration and spread of #7.5, #6, #5, and #4 birdshot, followed by #4 buckshot. The test highlights that larger birdshot sizes offer minimal penetration increase over smaller sizes, while #4 buckshot shows significantly more energy and penetration, though it does not exit the 14-inch gel block. The presenter plans a more rigorous test in the future.

This video demonstrates the penetration capabilities of a one-ounce shotgun slug fired from a Mossberg 590. The slug successfully penetrated multiple half-inch foam books, with evidence of lead fragmentation found in the final book. The test highlights the slug's effectiveness and deformation upon impact.

This video provides an expert-level demonstration of 17 different 12-gauge shotgun shells, including slugs, buckshot, and various birdshot sizes, tested through a GForce Arms Gatlander semi-automatic shotgun. The host, a specialized firearms content creator with practical range experience, details the effects of different loads on recoil, muzzle rise, and cycling reliability. Key takeaways include the significant recoil from heavy slugs, the manageability of buckshot, and the inverse relationship between birdshot size number and pellet diameter.

This video tests the recoil and effectiveness of different buckshot loads in 12 gauge shotgun shells. It compares 9, 12, and 15-pellet buckshot loads, evaluating their impact on the shoulder and penetration in ballistic gel. The presenter concludes that the 15-pellet load is more effective for home defense despite increased recoil.

This guide details the automated progressive reloading process for 9mm Luger cartridges, as demonstrated on a Mark 7 Reloading Evolution Autodrive. It covers brass preparation, component loading (primers, powder, bullets), and the operation of a fully automated press that performs multiple steps simultaneously for high-volume production. The process emphasizes efficiency and speed, achieving a rate of 1,902 rounds per hour.

This video demonstrates a sniper stalk training exercise led by a former Navy SEAL sniper instructor. The drill focuses on stealth, camouflage using natural vegetation, and moving to a firing position undetected. The exercise highlights the importance of observation and the challenges of locating a well-camouflaged stalker.

This guide, presented by Myles from Tactical Hyve, details essential pistol aiming techniques for beginners. It covers the critical concepts of sight alignment ('equal height, equal light') and sight picture, explaining different aiming holds like Center Hold and Combat Hold, particularly relevant for Sig Sauer firearms. The guide also differentiates aiming with iron sights versus red dot optics, emphasizing the importance of proper firearm zeroing for accurate shooting.

This guide, based on instruction from Myles at Tactical Hyve, details five common pistol shooting errors and their corrections. It emphasizes the importance of a forward-leaning stance for recoil control, a high grip to reduce muzzle rise, proper thumb placement for a secure grip, smooth trigger manipulation, and precise sight alignment for accuracy. By addressing these common mistakes, shooters can significantly improve their speed and precision on the range.