The Real Life Elmer Fudd Shotgun (42 Inch Long Barrel !!!)

Published on February 17, 2025
Duration: 15:20

This guide details how to test the pattern density and effectiveness of a custom 42-inch barrel Remington Model 31 shotgun, often referred to as an 'Elmer Fudd' shotgun. Expert Scott demonstrates its performance against various targets, from paper and cereal boxes to watermelons and ballistic gel, comparing it to a standard 18-inch barrel shotgun. The tests highlight the exceptionally tight patterns achievable with the long barrel, showcasing its unique capabilities for specific applications like historical 'turkey shoots' and demonstrating significant energy transfer at range.

Quick Summary

Expert Scott from Kentucky Ballistics demonstrates the unique capabilities of a custom 42-inch barrel Remington Model 31 shotgun. Tests reveal significantly tighter shot patterns compared to a standard 18-inch barrel, leading to impressive energy transfer on targets like watermelons and deep penetration in ballistic gel, even with buckshot.

Chapters

  1. 01:11Introduction of the 'Elmer Fudd' Shotgun
  2. 02:13Pattern Comparison: 18-inch vs. 42-inch Barrel
  3. 04:27Cereal Box Pattern Test
  4. 06:01Watermelon and Lettuce Destruction
  5. 09:33Ballistic Gel Turkey Test
  6. 11:43Long Range Accuracy and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'turkey shoot' shotgun?

A 'turkey shoot' shotgun traditionally refers to firearms, often with very long barrels like the custom 42-inch Remington Model 31 shown, used in competitions. The goal is to achieve the tightest possible shot pattern on a target, not necessarily to hunt actual turkeys.

How does a 42-inch shotgun barrel compare to an 18-inch barrel?

A 42-inch barrel shotgun produces a significantly tighter and more concentrated shot pattern at distance compared to a standard 18-inch barrel. This results in higher pattern density and increased energy transfer on target, as demonstrated in tests with various materials.

What are the practical uses for a 42-inch barrel shotgun?

While impractical for most common applications like home defense or general hunting due to its length and maneuverability issues, a 42-inch barrel shotgun excels in specific scenarios requiring extreme pattern density at range, such as historical 'turkey shoots' or specialized target competitions.

What kind of targets were used to test the 42-inch barrel shotgun?

The 42-inch barrel shotgun was tested against a variety of targets including a limousine door, cereal boxes, watermelons, lettuce heads, a ballistic gel turkey (with birdshot and buckshot), and steel targets up to 150 yards away.

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