NOT A GIMMICK! - EGW Exploding Pellets Put to THE TEST!

Published on March 1, 2025
Duration: 4:32

This video tests the effectiveness of EGW Exploding Pellets against standard slugs and Hades pellets using an UMX Zulus air rifle at maximum power. The exploding pellets demonstrated a significantly larger impact opening in clay blocks and showed signs of expansion, unlike the standard projectiles. The presenter concludes that these exploding pellets offer superior performance over traditional options, justifying their higher cost.

Quick Summary

EGW Exploding Pellets were tested against standard slugs and Hades pellets using a UMX Zulus air rifle at max power. The exploding pellets created significantly larger impact openings in clay blocks and showed signs of expansion, outperforming traditional options in wound channel creation.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: EGW Exploding Pellets Test
  2. 00:14Addressing the 'Gimmick' Debate
  3. 00:42Test Setup: UMX Zulus at Max Power
  4. 01:00Standard Pellets: Slugs and Hades
  5. 01:14Chronograph and Target Testing
  6. 01:35Water Can Impact Test
  7. 01:5725 Yard Grouping with Standard Pellets
  8. 02:14Clay Block Test: Slug Impact
  9. 02:37Clay Block Test: Hades Impact
  10. 02:56Clay Block Test: Exploding Pellets
  11. 03:14Analyzing Clay Block Results
  12. 03:19Slug Block Analysis
  13. 03:28Hades Block Analysis
  14. 03:37Exploding Pellet Block Analysis
  15. 03:53Exploding Pellet Expansion Observation
  16. 04:04Conclusion: Exploding Pellets Performance
  17. 04:16Final Thoughts and Sign-off

Frequently Asked Questions

How do EGW Exploding Pellets compare to standard airgun pellets in terms of impact?

In tests using clay blocks, EGW Exploding Pellets created significantly larger impact openings than standard slugs and Hades pellets. They also showed signs of expanding into a ring after impact, suggesting a more dramatic effect.

What air rifle was used to test the EGW Exploding Pellets?

The EGW Exploding Pellets were tested using a UMX Zulus air rifle. The rifle was set to its maximum power output to ensure a thorough evaluation of the pellets' performance.

Do EGW Exploding Pellets offer better penetration than standard pellets?

While the penetration depth in clay blocks was similar (around 6 inches) for exploding pellets, slugs, and Hades pellets, the exploding pellets created a much wider wound channel, indicating superior expansion and energy transfer.

Are EGW Exploding Pellets worth the extra cost?

The presenter suggests that the enhanced performance of EGW Exploding Pellets, evidenced by their larger impact openings and expansion, justifies their higher price point compared to traditional slugs and pellets.

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