Could You Reload Your Shotgun Shells With Black Powder?

This video debunks the myth that higher brass on a 12 gauge shotgun shell directly correlates to more recoil and power. The instructor demonstrates that projectile weight and powder charge are the primary factors determining a shell's performance. While higher brass can be an indicator when manufacturers maximize loads, it's not a definitive rule.

This video details a test of previously reloaded shotgun shells in sub-zero temperatures to assess performance and ignition reliability. The instructor explores the advantages of roll crimps over fold crimps, particularly concerning ease of equipment, flexibility in hull length, and potential consistency in crimp quality. The discussion also touches upon the impact of powder burn rate, hull preparation (skived vs. unskived), and the potential for ignition issues in cold weather or with poorly crimped shells.

This video showcases a creative visual loop demonstrating firearm handling and a unique way of storing shotgun shells. While not a traditional training video, it highlights safe practices like proper stance and eye protection. The content creator, Drobashevich, uses humor to engage viewers while subtly reinforcing firearm safety principles.

This guide details the process of loading and firing a Colt Model 1860 Army black powder revolver, as demonstrated by Misha. It covers the essential steps from loading powder and ball to capping the cylinder with CCI No. 11 percussion caps and safely engaging a target. The demonstration highlights the characteristic black powder smoke and the operation of this historical firearm.

This video compares the effectiveness of traditional birdshot shells against cut shells (shells with the shot payload exposed) for accuracy and penetration. Testing at 50 meters revealed that while slugs offered tighter groupings, cut shells could also be surprisingly accurate, with some rounds grouping as tightly as slugs. In ballistic gelatin tests, cut shells demonstrated superior penetration and a more devastating effect due to pellet expansion, acting like a 'grenade' on impact.

This video from USCCA provides expert guidance on selecting the optimal shotgun shell for home defense. It analyzes three common types: birdshot, buckshot, and slugs, detailing their performance characteristics and suitability for defensive scenarios. The instructor strongly advocates for buckshot as the sole recommended choice due to its balance of lethality and manageable overpenetration.

This video presents a humorous skit emphasizing the critical importance of wearing eye protection at the shooting range. It visually demonstrates a handgun malfunction and uses a relatable, albeit exaggerated, scenario with a spent casing to highlight the potential dangers of inadequate eye safety. The creator, experienced in firearm handling and tactical gear, reinforces this essential safety message.

This video features a 'bulletproof' test where a tree is used as a ballistic medium to test various calibers from .22 LR up to .50 BMG. The Civilian Tactical host, demonstrating high-level firearms expertise, shows that even powerful rounds like .50 BMG can be significantly stopped by a dense tree, with none of the tested rounds achieving a complete pass-through. The test highlights the surprising terminal ballistics of different ammunition types against natural barriers.

This video from Civilian Tactical explores the concept of using a human body, simulated with ballistic gel, as a suppressor. The host fires a Derya Arms .22 rifle directly against a ballistic gel head and block, noting the shot sounded 'dead silent.' The experiment demonstrates the penetration depth of a .22 LR round through the simulated head and into the gel block.

This video demonstrates a ballistic test on a Belgian M1 steel helmet, evaluating its resistance against various calibers from birdshot to .223. The test, conducted by Civilian Tactical Host, shows that the helmet is not bulletproof against common handgun and rifle rounds like 9mm and .223. The host's energetic and demonstration-oriented style, coupled with expertise in tactical gear, provides a clear assessment of the helmet's limitations.