How Lethal Is A Tenderizer Shotgun Slug?

Published on July 27, 2025
Duration: 1:43

This video demonstrates a three-step testing protocol for evaluating the performance of a 'Tenderizer' shotgun slug. The tests include an energy assessment with a water bucket, an accuracy evaluation on paper, and a lethality test using ballistics gelatin and a watermelon. The results indicate the slug possesses significant energy and creates a large wound channel, suggesting high lethality.

Quick Summary

The 'Tenderizer' shotgun slug is tested for lethality using a three-step protocol: energy transfer via a water bucket, accuracy on paper, and terminal ballistics in gelatin. Results show high velocity (over 1,000 ft/s), a large 'cookie cutter' wound channel, and straight-through penetration in ballistics gelatin, indicating extreme lethality.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Tenderizer Slug Test
  2. 00:09Sourcing the Ammunition
  3. 00:19Testing Protocol Overview
  4. 00:21Energy Test: 5-Gallon Water Bucket
  5. 00:40Energy Test Results
  6. 00:47Accuracy Test: Paper Target
  7. 00:53Accuracy Test Observations
  8. 01:06Lethality Test: Ballistics Gelatin & Watermelon
  9. 01:21Lethality Test Results
  10. 01:39Conclusion: Tenderizer Slug Lethality

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Tenderizer' slug and how is its lethality tested?

The 'Tenderizer' slug is a 12-gauge shotgun projectile designed for high energy transfer. Its lethality is assessed through a three-step test: an energy test with a water bucket, an accuracy test on paper, and a terminal ballistics test using ballistics gelatin and a watermelon.

What were the results of the 'Tenderizer' slug's energy test?

During the energy test with a 5-gallon water bucket, the 'Tenderizer' slug caused the bucket material to bend outward, indicating a significant amount of kinetic energy was transferred upon impact.

How accurate is the 'Tenderizer' slug, and what does its impact hole look like?

The 'Tenderizer' slug's accuracy test showed a jagged, 'punched out' hole on the paper target, described as similar to being hit by a 'meat hammer,' suggesting its unique design affects the entry wound.

What did the ballistics gelatin test reveal about the 'Tenderizer' slug's lethality?

The ballistics gelatin test showed the 'Tenderizer' slug created one of the largest 'cookie cutter' holes observed and passed straight through with minimal deviation, confirming its extreme lethality and effectiveness.

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