How Far are Shotguns Deadly? BirdShot, Slugs, and 00 Buckshot

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    How far is a Shotgun Deadly? These are the not smart ideas we come up with related to shotguns. I've found myself focused on how deadly shotguns are because it is such a compelling weapon. Especially when we think about how far a projectile might need to travel, and given the low pressures and velocities from shotguns I really wanted to see when it would be deadly. Utilizing BirdShot, buckshot, and Slugs we'll be evaluating with intense science.
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    00:00 How far are shotguns deadly?
    02:06 How far are shotguns deadly science setup / explanation
    03:20 types of ammunition and distances
    05:20 120 Yards with Slugs, 00 BuckShot, and birdshot on body
    09:56 80 Yards with Slugs, 00 BuckShot, and birdshot on body
    13:41 50 yards 00 BuckShot and Birdshot
    14:24 Conflict of Nations Sponsor! :)
    15:34 50 yards Buckshot and Birdshot results
    18:38 Introducing Human Heads
    18:58 50 yards Birdshot on Human Head
    19:50 25 yards Birdshot on Human Head
    20:35 25 Yards 00 BuckShot, and Birdshot on Human Body
    21:49 15 Yards Birdshot on Human Body
    22:56 15 Yards Birdshot on Human Head
    24:00 10 Yards Birdshot on Human Head
    25:05 5 yards Birdshot on Human Head
    25:58 Montage of Birdshot mag dumping the body and point blank on the head
    26:58 Final Thoughts on how far are shotguns deadly?
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  • @GarandThumb
    @GarandThumb  2 роки тому +354

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    • @BUZZKILLJRJR
      @BUZZKILLJRJR 2 роки тому +6

      The science has gotten better and so has the shotgun shells! Hahaha love your videos guys!

    • @tetanustoes6102
      @tetanustoes6102 2 роки тому +4

      What’s your gaming channel gonna be called

    • @lance8859
      @lance8859 2 роки тому +1

      You have a link to the science glasses but it doesn't work. Missing something? Or am I just that late?

    • @jokerandthethiefgarage8602
      @jokerandthethiefgarage8602 2 роки тому +2

      NOOOOO! YOU SHOULDA GOT DOUG MARCAIDA to cameo! It will keeeeeel

    • @Jesusprayerwarriorbw
      @Jesusprayerwarriorbw 2 роки тому +3

      Dr. Grand "Awesome" Thumb. Please have Micah zoom in more as the close ups ain't really that up close. I only watch on my phone & would like a very detailed look at the entry & exit wounds. I know those analogs are not cheap & I want them used to maximizes viewing potential!
      Love you guys much & thx for all the humorous stuff you guys do.

  • @brian-8814
    @brian-8814 2 роки тому +8953

    Mike trying to not burst into laughter when he listed "sad musicians" was pretty fantastic.

    • @superpiemaster6452
      @superpiemaster6452 2 роки тому +361

      My jaw dropped then I gave him props😂

    • @ctshirk7
      @ctshirk7 2 роки тому +208

      I absolutely lost it.

    • @bentrod3405
      @bentrod3405 2 роки тому +152

      I had to rewatch to make sure I heard him right then lost it whenI realized I did

    • @jonesbretth
      @jonesbretth 2 роки тому +147

      That could a been the end of the video, and I would have felt like I got more than I paid for...

    • @mchapman2424
      @mchapman2424 2 роки тому +125

      I enjoyed the dry dark humor here. And the slugs

  • @stupidthefish1979
    @stupidthefish1979 2 роки тому +4583

    Charlie: “Shotguns are pretty diverse; they’re used by breachers, duck hunters, and sad musicians everywhere”
    Garandthumb: •_•

    • @-kryptik-7347
      @-kryptik-7347 2 роки тому +308

      he tried so hard not to laugh at that

    • @sargentcuddlepuff3490
      @sargentcuddlepuff3490 2 роки тому +215

      You could see his eyebrows raised from behind the pit vipers💀💀💀

    • @vitorf2918
      @vitorf2918 2 роки тому +225

      Was that a Kurt Cobain reference I just picked up?😬

    • @nft_synergy8880
      @nft_synergy8880 2 роки тому +59

      @@vitorf2918 right I love the face he made when he said it 😂🤣 I immediately was like bruh lmao

    • @jbarbeau92
      @jbarbeau92 2 роки тому +15

      @@vitorf2918 Kurt cobain and this one black metal musician. They used the picture of his blown off head for an album cover and supposedly ate his brains and gave pieces of his skull as gifts.

  • @gotouguts2066
    @gotouguts2066 Рік тому +571

    The Dwight/Dahmer/Dynamite energy that Charlie brings to the table is nothing short of comedic genius.

    • @nobodyspecial1852
      @nobodyspecial1852 9 місяців тому +3

      I definitely get the feeling he could dance funny to "catch me I'm falling".

    • @vincedibona4687
      @vincedibona4687 8 місяців тому +1

      He tries too hard. No.

  • @masoncampos7043
    @masoncampos7043 7 місяців тому +160

    It woul be interesting to see you relive this test with game loads alone. "Birdshot" is typically 7/8 shot, there's also 5/6. Then getting into duck loads of 2,3&4 shot or seriously hard hitting goose loads like BB, BB2, T. In 3 or 3 1/2 inch mag loads would give people a different outlook on what "birdshot" can do.

    • @egmont3
      @egmont3 7 місяців тому +6

      I agree here

    • @filkow9541
      @filkow9541 7 місяців тому +5

      Totally right

    • @seth7131
      @seth7131 7 місяців тому +5

      Agreed. Do you know what size of shot this was? Or an estimation?

    • @hernandovillamarinbuenaven7476
      @hernandovillamarinbuenaven7476 6 місяців тому +3

      @mason 100% agreed. (ER / ICU ex- Military MD here). There are a ZILLION variables in this context, and (Sadly enough..) I've seen countless / different injuries from similar shotgun payloads + similar distances.

    • @craigcomfry4645
      @craigcomfry4645 6 місяців тому +5

      Agree here to. Number 4 shot hunting would be lethal for home defense. I saw another video of a guy showing what different hunting bird shot does around 20 to 30 ft distance against a pig torso. It shredded it at that range

  • @bmwolfe2786
    @bmwolfe2786 2 роки тому +1849

    Charlie is killin it lol.
    He’s got the breathing, the confused look, stumbling, bumbling, the glasses push, the random look around and tool touch… it’s so perfect.

    • @tearsmaker
      @tearsmaker 2 роки тому +5

      Fr)

    • @xSP3CTREx
      @xSP3CTREx 2 роки тому +34

      I saw his belt and the Altoids and thought, where are the Skittles XD

    • @blondequijote
      @blondequijote 2 роки тому +10

      There’s a lot of instructors who can throw some goood humor into things but halfway through I realize I’m a pretty occasional garland thumb viewer and appreciate his humor but I don’t know this other guy on the video I just hope he’s doing more than just open mics with his comedy.

    • @LANCEtheBOIL
      @LANCEtheBOIL 2 роки тому

      Sooo....Charlie's autistic?

    • @kevmoful
      @kevmoful Рік тому +7

      He is still more competent than the president

  • @joeydubbs763
    @joeydubbs763 2 роки тому +4472

    Charlie is disturbingly low key brilliant.

  • @grey8940
    @grey8940 Рік тому +180

    Love it. Not only are the gun tests awesome... the humor of the these two guys is off the chart

  • @conorshaw5755
    @conorshaw5755 Рік тому +10

    Glad I found your channel lol, perfect mix of comedy and practical information with regards to ballistics, love it!

  • @kenny4128
    @kenny4128 2 роки тому +1358

    “Shotguns are pretty diverse; they’re used by breachers, duck hunters, and sad musicians everywhere” Best line in the video, keep up the great content Dr. Thumb!

    • @DontPokeTheBare
      @DontPokeTheBare 2 роки тому +17

      I laughed so loud when he said that, my neighbors heard it.

    • @SlickAstley_TV
      @SlickAstley_TV 2 роки тому +14

      GT's face after he said it made it all the better

    • @BoneyRasputin
      @BoneyRasputin 2 роки тому +5

      Sing distinctly, we don’t wanna.
      Just Buy our album, ‘cause we’re nirvana…

    • @Trepanation21
      @Trepanation21 2 роки тому +1

      I can't believe he snuck that one in! OOF.

    • @deadsypadilla
      @deadsypadilla 2 роки тому

      Courtney had him killed, watch white wash documentary. I'd kill myself if I was married to her, but if he divorced her, she wouldn't have made His millions..you know, hole..her shitty band, that's her soul.

  • @albertooyola7682
    @albertooyola7682 2 роки тому +729

    Charlie: “it’s used by breachers, duck hunters, sad musicians..”
    Garand thumb: *Almost breaks characters*

  • @Zoco101
    @Zoco101 5 місяців тому +24

    It would be interesting to see #1 and #4 buckshot results. A lot of the home defense community worries about over penetration indoors, so options other than 00 buck are interesting.

    • @hansanderson6607
      @hansanderson6607 4 місяці тому +3

      #4 Buckshot is very devastating, especially in "magnum" loads. Lots more
      pellets than 00 Buck, still plenty of weight and a better "spread".

    • @chrishush9963
      @chrishush9963 4 місяці тому

      I have #5 turkey loads nitro mag in my 870 tactical for home defense

    • @captainchaos3053
      @captainchaos3053 20 днів тому

      ​@@chrishush9963cool, I mostly rely on being a double hard bastard with fists like bricks. That and I've nothing worth stealing

  • @michaelwestmoreland2530
    @michaelwestmoreland2530 8 місяців тому +29

    No joke, the sound design on the slow-mo parts is genius. Sounds perfectly matching what's happening.
    Well done.

  • @christophersparkman
    @christophersparkman Рік тому +965

    As someone who has survived birdshot at point-blank range, it's still life changing and horrifically painful for years and years.... Don't underestimate that junk.

    • @bobmav5729
      @bobmav5729 Рік тому +65

      Sorry you had to experience that :(

    • @toolieredd5967
      @toolieredd5967 10 місяців тому +35

      Why did you get shot? What where you doing

    • @azureandnoir3274
      @azureandnoir3274 10 місяців тому +24

      they leave some of those tiny pellets in if they cant remove them all correct?

    • @madmod
      @madmod 10 місяців тому +214

      Christopher Sparkman, a U.S. Army veteran, is the security guard who was working at the Kennesaw FedEx facility when an employee opened fire on April 29, 2014

    • @madmod
      @madmod 10 місяців тому +126

      Thank you for your service. Sorry you had to endure that man.

  • @abvgd82
    @abvgd82 Рік тому +1832

    Charlie is one of the most effortlessly funny dudes that I've ever seen. It is 1000 times more impressive when you see him being serious.

    • @NK-ne9uf
      @NK-ne9uf Рік тому +7

      Yeah sure

    • @abvgd82
      @abvgd82 Рік тому +6

      @@MG-lh5tw a character.

    • @stefanmartin7890
      @stefanmartin7890 Рік тому +17

      I dont play video games but when i’m on call of duty….

    • @KeepTheGates
      @KeepTheGates Рік тому +1

      I have to disagree if you're talking about the ginger. He's annoying and I wish he'd shut up.

    • @abvgd82
      @abvgd82 Рік тому +4

      @@KeepTheGates Come on now mate, I’m not even a bloody Yank and that’s funny as f#ck!

  • @jimmywatson468
    @jimmywatson468 Рік тому +21

    Birdshot is debatable. It depends on the shot used. For basic home defense, Ive found that #5 shot is more than enough to stop someone at 20 ft. I have a small home with neighbors so wanted something that would drop someone, but not go thru the walls afterwards. Though i do own plenty of 00buck.

    • @digitaldarwinism
      @digitaldarwinism 9 місяців тому

      Thanks for saying that. It bothers me how birdshot is used as a magic word. Also seems to be used as a fail point.

    • @bunk95
      @bunk95 7 місяців тому

      Do you think and act like you’re in a fictional place where government, religion and industry exist outside of fiction? Is that where your “home” is?

    • @jimmywatson468
      @jimmywatson468 7 місяців тому

      @johndiversey8646 I know because I've tested it. I live in a small home and I know what the damage to someone would be, unless they happen to be wearing body armor which is unlikely.

  • @andrewr022488
    @andrewr022488 Рік тому

    These intros are the best! Totally make me think of the 80’s and the videos we always got stuck watching in school

  • @joeydriskill8416
    @joeydriskill8416 2 роки тому +651

    The "I went hunting with grandpa but he was hunting grandma" bit kills me every time

  • @bryanroman1830
    @bryanroman1830 2 роки тому +151

    I just love when Charlie says sad musicians, u can see Garand holding his laughter in, at 4:13

    • @collinb.8542
      @collinb.8542 2 роки тому +8

      *looks at camera*
      *HMMMMM*

    • @bruh5361
      @bruh5361 2 роки тому +22

      That line had me dying from laughter

    • @Obi117kh
      @Obi117kh 2 роки тому +5

      Hahaha that was hilarious 🤣

    • @silverwolfe3636
      @silverwolfe3636 2 роки тому +5

      Holy shit was that dark. I love it!

    • @decespugliatorenucleare3780
      @decespugliatorenucleare3780 2 роки тому +3

      @@collinb.8542 he 100% pissed his pants as soon as the take was over

  • @buck546
    @buck546 7 місяців тому +1

    Pretty much lines up with what I imagined after shooting shotguns over the years. I have to tell you this video gave me chills.

  • @diabeticdaniel7848
    @diabeticdaniel7848 5 місяців тому +20

    Recently discovered this channel and the humour has me giggling like a child. In the hospital now, had surgery yesterday and the pain is sometimes intense. This gave me a good break from the monotony in a hospital setting. It was great with a little escape so thanks for the videos :)

  • @EJCox
    @EJCox 2 роки тому +285

    Dr. Garand Thumb,
    I am a military historian and watching this video has reminded me of an ammunition load from the American Civil War.
    Because both sides were low on rifled muskets at the start, many of them were using .69 (nice) caliber smoothbore muskets. One of the popular cartridges for this weapon was called the "buck and ball" load. This would be the .69 caliber ball with three buckshot loaded on top.
    The accounts we have describe these loads as being particularly devastating within 80 yards.
    I was wondering if you would do a "historical" science episode on this load.

    • @SgtPotShot
      @SgtPotShot 2 роки тому +13

      Winchester had a few of these loads for home defense for their PDX1 line. One rifled slug with 3 00 pellets behind it.
      The performance was disappointing. Might as well used either a rifled slug alone to prevent stray bbs, 00 buck if you need the spread, or just a straight up rifle instead.

    • @natelax1367
      @natelax1367 2 роки тому +20

      I don’t think I’ve ever seen a legitimate ballistic test of muskets. Only ever saw them fired just for the fun of it. I would love to see just how accurate they actually are or probably aren’t

    • @LIONTAMER3D
      @LIONTAMER3D 2 роки тому

      absolutely nobody cares, dude; those confederate & union troops would have MUCH preferred a better rifle =/

    • @EJCox
      @EJCox 2 роки тому +29

      @@LIONTAMER3D I think you don't understand the point. The point is that they had to make do before they got the better rifles. Smooth bore muskets were essentially gone by the second year of the war.
      The point is that even with the inadequate weapons, there were some devastating innovations they made and it would be interesting to see those innovations tested with modern science.

    • @eight08hitman63
      @eight08hitman63 2 роки тому +5

      Mike is not really a scientist, or historian, he's not even human, he is what's known as A Kutchtikah, from alaskan myth, he will dress up like an old lady, and lure you into the woods, then make you comb his hair...Forever!, oh and he takes your soul

  • @vincentcocchio3450
    @vincentcocchio3450 2 роки тому +760

    Garand Thumb is such a hero answering the questions we were all asking ourselves but that no one would answer

    • @charleskramps598
      @charleskramps598 2 роки тому +8

      That's been answered already a few years ago by Matt over at Demoranch

    • @techti8792
      @techti8792 2 роки тому +14

      "If you ever got tired of driving on the freeway seeing cringe punisher, we the people, 1776, 3%, molan laab, n snek don't tread sticker right next to a blue line sticker(makes no sense) talking about holding the line, when in reality that line keeps getting pushed back go ahead and hit that like button"

    • @andreivaldez2929
      @andreivaldez2929 2 роки тому +8

      If you ever had a pro-2A boomer tell you, "Ya don't need an AR15 or high capacity clip for home defense", go ahead and subscribe.

    • @MrSmith336
      @MrSmith336 2 роки тому +6

      @@andreivaldez2929 I am a pro-2A boomer and I would tell you that you need multiple AR15s and multiple normal capacity (30rnds) magazines.

    • @jaypee389
      @jaypee389 2 роки тому +1

      Don't snek on muh fat family. Where is the Sonic?
      (These guys are my arsenal).

  • @thecatchtoday1056
    @thecatchtoday1056 10 місяців тому +21

    This test is very interesting and not to sound picky. There are multiple sizes of buck and multiple sizes of birdshot that could have created more gradually effective ranges. There is an "art" to shotgun shooting and selecting the proper shot size for a given task

    • @masoncampos7043
      @masoncampos7043 7 місяців тому +3

      I think you could easily relive this test with game loads alone. "Birdshot" is typically 7/8 shot, there's also 5/6. Then getting into duck loads of 2,3&4 shot or seriously hard hitting goose loads like BB, BB2, T. In 3 or 3 1/2 inch mag loads would give people a different outlook on what "birdshot" can do.

    • @mikefarmer4748
      @mikefarmer4748 7 місяців тому +2

      Even the "bird shot" at 50 yds, while not deadly, or even seriously damaging, would help you remember that you left the oven on. 🤔 gotta go.

    • @thecatchtoday1056
      @thecatchtoday1056 7 місяців тому

      @masoncampos7043 well I have the duck loads lying around but not the ballistics gell to test them on. I'd imagine my bismuth 2 shot is more painful than 7/8 target loans.

  • @jasonlinnabary4920
    @jasonlinnabary4920 11 місяців тому +9

    Fairly new to your channel, but have you guys ever made just a blooper/gag reel? You guys are informative but also had me dying at times. 😂

  • @JunkyardDigs
    @JunkyardDigs Рік тому +653

    Micah: "I got a question"
    Charlie: "Once"
    I hope more people caught that 😂😂😂

  • @s3x5hun8
    @s3x5hun8 2 роки тому +832

    Exotic ammo options such as dragons breath and or flechette rounds at the ballistics dummies is something I'd love to see in a future video.

    • @johnjay1147
      @johnjay1147 2 роки тому +49

      Those are meme rounds.

    • @collindrilling7727
      @collindrilling7727 2 роки тому +42

      @@johnjay1147 yeah and? Shoot them at the dummies for the memes

    • @jonasneumann5915
      @jonasneumann5915 2 роки тому +49

      @@johnjay1147 That would make it even more fun to watch.

    • @strizzy239
      @strizzy239 2 роки тому +29

      Some bolo rounds would be sick too

    • @davidkatz1503
      @davidkatz1503 2 роки тому +36

      @@johnjay1147 The garand thumb channel is a meme at this point

  • @jackpruett5648
    @jackpruett5648 6 місяців тому +3

    Loved the video guys , just curious about your bird shot selection. I would like to know what steel shot does at different sizes and distance. Thank you for sharing this video, keep up the great work!

  • @j.s.c.4355
    @j.s.c.4355 7 місяців тому +1

    Back in the 00’s, a pheasant hunting preserve was trying to open up in Wasco Co, Oregon. Some of the neighbors objected on the basis that they didn’t want the bird shot crossing their property lines and killing their family. So the business in question staged a demonstration in which they actually shot an employee at a range of 100 yards or so, and showed that he was unharmed beyond maybe some bruising.

  • @papaburf7275
    @papaburf7275 2 роки тому +510

    The addition of Charlie for the science episodes was genius. He brings so much legitimacy to the entire scientific process. All the great ones have small tics and neurocies and Charlie is no exception. He adds gravity to the postulates of Garand Thumb and I am honored to be able to watch.

    • @favor4afavor823
      @favor4afavor823 2 роки тому +10

      From the institute of science institutes

    • @jimsykes2745
      @jimsykes2745 2 роки тому

      on the other hand Squire Charlie has a lot of difficulty using his head (blocking sunlight and view). i recommend he have that particular head removed and replaced with a nice Plexiglas box shelf for future videos. as to the voice, i recommend a digital carl sagan in keeping with your science motif.

    • @cholesterol6703
      @cholesterol6703 2 роки тому

      neuroses

    • @papaburf7275
      @papaburf7275 2 роки тому

      @@cholesterol6703 damnit

  • @Chibblechabble
    @Chibblechabble Рік тому +708

    Charlie really knows his stuff. Glad he’s on board to help clarify scientific analysis

    • @christopherj8089
      @christopherj8089 Рік тому +5

      hes the best

    • @aetherwalker5434
      @aetherwalker5434 Рік тому +21

      "This is just one muscular-esq body, most people avoid the gym... so if you can imagine a body the size of my ex-girlfriend"
      Hahah

  • @unhumanized
    @unhumanized Рік тому +3

    4:10 charlie talking about the shotgun made me choke on my drink holy fuck his humor is underrated sometimes

  • @57mckee
    @57mckee Місяць тому

    I have learned some valuable information from this , thanks 👍👍👍

  • @saulayala4970
    @saulayala4970 Рік тому +298

    I’m a retired cop. In 1994 I was shot with #9 birdshot from a sawed off shotgun from 17 yards.
    I was in the old Weaver flashlight stance, firing, and was struck in both hands, both arms and unfortunately in the face from below the nose up.
    Felt like a wide baseball bat hit me in the face. Both hands immediately went numb and unusable. I had some arterial bleeding from my left wrists which I covered covered with my limp ass right hand. A few seconds later blood began pouring out of my nose and down my throat.
    So what happened was, some of the pellets hit my forehead and flattened out on the surface of the skull. Several pellets penetrated my skull above my eyes and lodged behind my sinuses, this was the reason the blood faucet turned on. One pellet went very deep and caused a basilar skull fracture. Because I was in the weaver stance most of the damage below my head was to my left arm. I ended up with a compartment syndrome and have two massive scars.
    I was pretty messed up luckily there was lots of cops around because the shooter had already shot an officer, which is why my sorry ass was there and I happened to find the guy.
    The recovery was horrible, very painful, and I was out for two years. The compartment syndrome caused motor nerve damage to my arm and it was slow going. The sensory nerves were wide awake!!!! I have about 85% use but still have pain. Yeah I went back and did 37 years. On a positive note the pattern of the pellets on my face was amazingly lucky on my part. They hit above my eyes, down my nose, and under my right eye. One hitting between my eye and the bridge of my nose. God loves kids,fools and cops
    So at 17 yards, birdshot no joke. I’m sure the ammo was pretty cheap as well. My partner and I shot the guy 9 times before he fired and he died(the old 9mm rounds. A whole different story)

    • @Cptkarma6
      @Cptkarma6 Рік тому +21

      Ouch …. way to hang tuff dude ! Glad ya hung in there 👊🏼

    • @saulayala4970
      @saulayala4970 Рік тому +26

      @@Cptkarma6 Hey thanks. Yesterday was the anniversary.

    • @TheGreatHotDogConsumer
      @TheGreatHotDogConsumer Рік тому +20

      Bit late to this but damn, man. Glad you’re around to write about it.

    • @saulayala4970
      @saulayala4970 Рік тому +9

      @@TheGreatHotDogConsumer Hey thanks.

    • @RexFella
      @RexFella Рік тому +6

      Did you ever have any scenerio like that since or was it peaceful until you retired?

  • @virphan6988
    @virphan6988 2 роки тому +157

    “Used by breachers, duck hunters and sad musicians”. 😆

    • @slunasaurusrex
      @slunasaurusrex 2 роки тому +22

      Hilarious. Garandthumb is trying not to laugh right after that. 😂

    • @BKBCrAnK
      @BKBCrAnK 2 роки тому +17

      Garand trying to stay in character so hard. :D

    • @nataliedeyton6829
      @nataliedeyton6829 2 роки тому +20

      So we learnt that shotguns are best used at Cobain distance 👍

    • @jonanderson4755
      @jonanderson4755 2 роки тому +6

      I lost it on that one. Lmao

    • @Emperor_Diplex
      @Emperor_Diplex 2 роки тому +2

      Bro I was taken so off guard by that😂

  • @gustavototi3903
    @gustavototi3903 9 місяців тому

    great video well explained all i have for protection is a 12 gauge and bird shot ...now i know my capabilities..love Charly man

  • @curtisneill2007
    @curtisneill2007 5 місяців тому

    I absolutely love your guys content lmao yeah they're funny but the tests you guys do are literally the tests I'd do.. I think about this stuff and sometime later a video pops up 😂 you kill these

  • @Verlisify
    @Verlisify 2 роки тому +963

    Screw a network budget. We need a demonetized youtuber to answer the REAL questions these days

    • @camojoe83
      @camojoe83 2 роки тому +8

      Dude gets plenty of cash for his demonetized channel, tho.. neat, huh?

    • @LIONTAMER3D
      @LIONTAMER3D 2 роки тому +5

      the science channel is real

    • @fagfirearms9323
      @fagfirearms9323 2 роки тому +10

      @@camojoe83 sponsored

    • @MasterTaters
      @MasterTaters 2 роки тому +1

      @what now lol

    • @eight08hitman63
      @eight08hitman63 2 роки тому +2

      I only came here because i thought that was Kentucky Ballistics in the thumbnail, like everything, Mike tells us, it was just a bunch of smoke and mirrors, turns out, it's not Scott..It's some normie, named Charlie, if you ask me, i don't trust em, Charlie...bamboo, Ho Chi Minh, and look at that fuckin moostaschio... i rest my case..

  • @tryhardsmokey4435
    @tryhardsmokey4435 2 роки тому +68

    Remember to aim down sights to tighten the spread

  • @OllyJC
    @OllyJC 4 місяці тому

    Nothing has ever made me happier on UA-cam than starting this video and seeing a shotgun that very closely resembles my same setup... I did good...

  • @joedoey6824
    @joedoey6824 Рік тому

    There is nothing better than the science intro. Perfectly done.

  • @jackrex7817
    @jackrex7817 2 роки тому +236

    Its good to see that Charlie gets to exercise his genius and talents with other like-minded individuals of his proclivities. His use of the spoken word, and his ability to find the correct tool for the job, really does make him the standout amongst all gun-tube. We should all truly wish we had a little Charlie in us.

  • @HeSoldScrollsLowAndBehold
    @HeSoldScrollsLowAndBehold 2 роки тому +319

    The way Charlie is acting like a new apprentice on sight is brilliant, had me pissing my sides laughing 😂

  • @michaelprue9024
    @michaelprue9024 4 місяці тому +3

    At 25:15… you found out what I found out.
    I was about 30 years old at the time.
    In an altercation I was shot in the leg at about 5 yards with a 20 gauge. Steel shot, I consider myself lucky at that as I am in my mid 50s now, and still have shot in my leg, lead poisoning. I took it in my right leg outer thigh, and it wiped out a good 5” swath of skin, muscle, nerves, whatever was there ended up on the wall behind me. I got really lucky and wasn’t hit again.
    But yeah, bird shot, 5 yards, the pattern is tight enough to carry the energy. Bad news.
    I keep my shotty loaded with #1 buck. You get the same energy, twice the pellets.

    • @paulwetzel9049
      @paulwetzel9049 Місяць тому

      Typically lead bullets won’t give you lead poisoning. That comes from ingesting lead. I work in an ER and docs don’t remove bullets unless absolutely necessary.

  • @exjazzer
    @exjazzer 5 місяців тому

    That was great, thanks guys!!

  • @Yahsom
    @Yahsom 2 роки тому +408

    I’ve done a few autopsies on shotgun suicides. Even with the barrel of the gun in the mouth, a lot of the birdshot will bounce around the inside of the skull. Skull densities can vary, though. I’ve seen a 9mm, shot in through the mouth, NOT fully penetrate the skull (it was cracked pretty good, though).

    • @YearsOVDecay1
      @YearsOVDecay1 Рік тому +51

      Wow. I could not do your job. How does seeing shit like that not screw you up man?

    • @Yahsom
      @Yahsom Рік тому +165

      @@YearsOVDecay1 adults are easy, you just have to realize it’s an empty body…the person is gone, after that it’s just a task. Dealing with kids can be sad though.

    • @josheh_.
      @josheh_. Рік тому +16

      @@Yahsom you got kids big dawg?

    • @Yahsom
      @Yahsom Рік тому +62

      @@josheh_. I have foster children

    • @YearsOVDecay1
      @YearsOVDecay1 Рік тому +24

      @@Yahsom do you still do that job? I'm sure shotgun suicides are quite gruesome, would you say they're the most gruesome thing you've seen with that job? If not what would be?

  • @garrettfiller3418
    @garrettfiller3418 2 роки тому +337

    It's a good thing that Charlie has such positive roll models around. God knows what he'd be up to without you there. Keep up the amazing work.

    • @freshjnew
      @freshjnew 2 роки тому

      He would be a Chicago gang member by now

  • @DeathStrokeYourThrot
    @DeathStrokeYourThrot 11 місяців тому

    The first shot when the credits started rolling was beautiful.

  • @j.aaroncatlin3141
    @j.aaroncatlin3141 11 місяців тому

    I would love to see a comparison of different slug options and guns
    Start with a rifled slug and go to a midwestern deer slug gun with riffled barrel and sabot slugs.
    A lot of the guys I used to hunt with back there have gone to bolt action 20 gauges chambered for shells 3 to 3.5” with rifled barrels and they are grouping decent at 200 yards.
    It would just be interesting to see how far out the slugs in different weapons and different styles stay accurate and deadly.

  • @jimjoe4309
    @jimjoe4309 2 роки тому +214

    The “Chicago esc type shooting where you hope you don’t hit a three year old” and the shotgun used by sad musicians part 🤣 I love the dark humor in this video. 🤣

  • @runlevelone
    @runlevelone 2 роки тому +235

    Next I would like to see improvised shotgun ammo tested: "cut" shells, and wax slugs made from birdshot. One of the early IV8888 videos had him and Barry discussing how old timers used to make them, it would be a nice homage. RIP Barry.

    • @luisperalta3839
      @luisperalta3839 2 роки тому +6

      Yeah!! Cut shells

    • @dayzreloadedpve
      @dayzreloadedpve 2 роки тому

      @GambleSTARS I make them already for myself

    • @DWalter.27
      @DWalter.27 2 роки тому +8

      UA-cam doesn't allow that kind of stuff anymore. Demoranch grew his channel doing videos like those and had to take them all down

    • @coltonstalcup7533
      @coltonstalcup7533 2 роки тому +18

      The channel you're looking for is Taofledermaus

    • @travishopkins2275
      @travishopkins2275 2 роки тому

      Please!

  • @jacobthomas90
    @jacobthomas90 10 місяців тому

    Garand Thumb is just Bill Nye At Home at this point... I love your videos man!

  • @danielwalker4624
    @danielwalker4624 3 місяці тому

    Charlie is spot on for everything. It’s amazing seeing seeing the results

  • @tysonsteranka3364
    @tysonsteranka3364 2 роки тому +68

    The restraint of garand thumb after Charlie talked about the versatility of shotguns is gold!

  • @SixOFord
    @SixOFord 2 роки тому +514

    I was actually surprised the 00B went clean through at distance. Yeah the pellets were far and wide but if you dump 7 rounds in rapid succession that's 63 .30 caliber balls flying at the problem.

    • @BadazzShovelhead
      @BadazzShovelhead 2 роки тому +32

      Would you say then that 00B is a "problem solver"?

    • @SixOFord
      @SixOFord 2 роки тому +24

      @@BadazzShovelhead I like it. I've shot pigs with it through some pretty thick brush out to 25-30 yards and dropped them.

    • @MrDrago1954
      @MrDrago1954 2 роки тому

      Just buy the police load and tune your shotgun to it. Problems solved.

    • @akimbofurry2179
      @akimbofurry2179 2 роки тому +50

      The musket never whent away, we just call em shotguns

    • @kingcosworth2643
      @kingcosworth2643 2 роки тому +8

      My favourite load out here in Australia is a 42gr BB through an Extra Full choke, has killing power def out to 50m (170ft). I don't like the OOSG's as with our smaller game, the pattern has to many windows and the animals seem to be able to Neo through it.

  • @hitman1421
    @hitman1421 9 місяців тому

    Just found this channel. So glad Charlie has become a staple. His comedy kills

  • @jimjustice581
    @jimjustice581 9 місяців тому +1

    If all else fails, just sing loudly, 🎶”Shotgun get it done, come on Mony…”🎶

  • @YeetoLavito
    @YeetoLavito 2 роки тому +165

    Charlie is a fantastic addition. I hope he gets his certification.

    • @enticingFicus
      @enticingFicus 2 роки тому +6

      Well, he did drop out of medical school. I mean, why not.

    • @sebastianriz4703
      @sebastianriz4703 2 роки тому +3

      Hey. He earned his white lab coat so that counts for something right?

  • @pl3101
    @pl3101 2 роки тому +429

    Charlie is hilarious, he fits right in with the rest of you. Would love to keep seeing him on the show!

    • @classicbandgeek
      @classicbandgeek 2 роки тому +8

      Hard pass

    • @Ironpine27
      @Ironpine27 2 роки тому +11

      @@classicbandgeek Wdym his awkwardness is hilarious lmao

    • @fr4me.01
      @fr4me.01 2 роки тому +3

      yes please

    • @classicbandgeek
      @classicbandgeek 2 роки тому

      @@Ironpine27 I feel that Mike is entertaining enough on his own and that if he needs somebody to play off of, Micah has always been there. That, and any time that Charlie is on camera or speaks, it breaks the pacing of the video.

    • @Jeff.78
      @Jeff.78 2 роки тому +5

      @@classicbandgeek Please tell me you know he's acting and not doing it to fuck up the beloved pacing you enjoy and can't seem to live without?

  • @rowdyriemer
    @rowdyriemer 6 місяців тому +1

    One thing to consider with birdshot for home defense is that if you miss your target, it's much less likely to kill anyone on the other side of interior walls. Sure, it'll blow a hole through sheet rock, but that'll take a lot ouf of the kinetic energy of the shot.

  • @mikeforester3963
    @mikeforester3963 Рік тому +27

    16:00 Thing is with birdshot that most bird-game or rabbits aren't killed by the pellets themselves. It's the shock that temporarily dislocates organs, causing internal organ failure and death.

    • @robertlosasso4222
      @robertlosasso4222 8 місяців тому +4

      Gimme a break .

    • @bmbullman
      @bmbullman 3 місяці тому +5

      @@robertlosasso4222 That's some HIGH quality fudd-lore right there. Wow!

    • @haydenjones962
      @haydenjones962 2 місяці тому +1

      I suppose you believe a 50 cal will blow limbs of it it passes close also😂

    • @mikeforester3963
      @mikeforester3963 2 місяці тому

      @@haydenjones962 Why would I? I'm a hunter. I know my game. Has nothing to do with belief. Can't speculate on rounds I don't shoot.

    • @bmbullman
      @bmbullman 2 місяці тому +1

      @@mikeforester3963 Because it falls into the same category of other nonsense that "hunters" would spout on gun forums in earlier internet days.

  • @whatsgoingoncanada
    @whatsgoingoncanada 2 роки тому +169

    More on bird shot please.
    -3.5" Gobbler loads.
    -3" steel in BB and #4
    -Lead shot in #4
    A 410 with buckshot @ 80 yards would be cool to see aswell.
    Good stuff guys.

    • @TheRangaTanGaming
      @TheRangaTanGaming 2 роки тому +6

      BIG YES, especially the .410 loads at range.

    • @bald1518
      @bald1518 2 роки тому +9

      Bigger bird shot like steel 1s and BB would be interesting.

    • @jacobmurdaugh9785
      @jacobmurdaugh9785 2 роки тому +7

      tungsten turkey loads

    • @brettnipps7205
      @brettnipps7205 2 роки тому +6

      The biggest issue I have is whether it's a home defender or a full barrel shotgun, is it a full choke or 1 with variable choke tubes and then if it is a 12 Ga. what size chamber/shell is being used? 2 3/4, 3" or even 3.5"... I find these all to be a bit miss leading when the shotgun is not identified, or shell size used plus wether it's a semi-auto or a pump ( we all should know that a semi has less force than a pump due to gasses being used to cycle the action) .... just my 2 cents

    • @whatsgoingoncanada
      @whatsgoingoncanada 2 роки тому +3

      @@brettnipps7205
      Agreed. So many variables.

  • @mattallen4608
    @mattallen4608 2 роки тому +238

    It would have been cool to see the face test with ballistic eyepro. Although, as a fellow doctor in New Jersey, my medical expertise tells me that even if your eyepro kept pellets out of your eyes, the bbs would likely be able to penetrate your temporal and facial arteries and your face would be bleeding so much you'd be out of the fight because of all the blood getting in your eyes

    • @moreparrotsmoredereks2275
      @moreparrotsmoredereks2275 2 роки тому +11

      But all that metal in your face will make bulletproof armor that can save you from any other shots.

    • @adabsurdum5905
      @adabsurdum5905 2 роки тому +2

      And that's assuming that the individual in question is so badass they don't don't tail and run after being shot in the face

    • @mattallen4608
      @mattallen4608 2 роки тому +8

      @@adabsurdum5905 fair. Just watching the slow mo impacts I can’t imagine not being like “NOPE I’m fucking done. Fuck this”

    • @nickloven6728
      @nickloven6728 2 роки тому +3

      I can believe him, i got a small cut on eyebrow and i couldnt see out of 1 eye because of the blood. I cant imagine how much blood you would lose if you have 100 little holes in your face.

    • @mattallen4608
      @mattallen4608 2 роки тому +3

      @@nickloven6728 as I said, fellow doctor in New Jersey. The face is very vascular and the two arteries in your face would make that so much worse. -11/10 would be a bad day

  • @jh9981
    @jh9981 3 дні тому

    12ga is my long gun of choice. Thanks for this info. Def worth investing in further.

  • @stoog7487
    @stoog7487 Рік тому

    4:10 LMAO I love how mike try’s not to laugh after “sad musicians”

  • @ryleighpearson6023
    @ryleighpearson6023 2 роки тому +93

    "You got a couple hits, here and here but overall that's more consistent with Chicago-ess style shooting where you kind of just send things and hope they don't hit a three year old."- Charlie "Charlie makes really good valid points, now..."- Garand Thumb

    • @MRCOLOURfilld
      @MRCOLOURfilld Рік тому +4

      Not to be a pedant but the suffix is “-esque” not -ess. I also found charlie very funny. It could be the longer length but the ratio of landed quips was much higher than other videos.

    • @ryleighpearson6023
      @ryleighpearson6023 Рік тому

      @@MRCOLOURfilld Mate, it's a UA-cam comment not a legal binding document. Yes, you're right but it wasn't worth the time to edit

    • @jasonthegreat49103
      @jasonthegreat49103 Рік тому +1

      Not worth the time to edit, but totally worth the time to type out a butthurt reply.

    • @ryleighpearson6023
      @ryleighpearson6023 Рік тому

      ​@@jasonthegreat49103 Not worth the time to edit then explain why I needed to edit in the first place. I accepted that I was technically wrong, yet I'm still butthurt because I remarked that the pretentious grammar-nazi's correction was unnecessary in this forum? Sure. If you say so I guess.

  • @whiteowlmassacre4907
    @whiteowlmassacre4907 2 роки тому +256

    Cameraman: "I got a question..."
    Charlie: "Once."
    Also, Garand says "Now, I wanna try the head next..." *Charlie takes a knee*
    Charlie is a gem.

  • @KenjiPN
    @KenjiPN Місяць тому

    This is the first video I’ve seen from this channel and oh lord yall are hilarious. Got yourself another subscriber 😂

  • @geomod6850
    @geomod6850 9 місяців тому

    23:49 "I think right after it happens." LOL!!!!!

  • @PaddyInf
    @PaddyInf 2 роки тому +191

    These results are surprisingly similar to the stated effective ranges taught in the military for the M4 shotgun - 40m for buck and 120m for slug.

    • @Centermass762
      @Centermass762 2 роки тому +26

      That's not at all surprising. Do you think they just guessed?

    • @PaddyInf
      @PaddyInf 2 роки тому +38

      @@Centermass762 You've never been in the British Army, have you?

    • @Centermass762
      @Centermass762 2 роки тому +6

      No, sir, I have not. 😆

    • @EtherFox
      @EtherFox 2 роки тому +14

      @@PaddyInf TBF, you didn't specify it was the British military making the claim.

    • @shahrozekhurram9836
      @shahrozekhurram9836 2 роки тому

      How do you land a slug on target through a 18inch barrel shotgun?

  • @reesem6411
    @reesem6411 2 роки тому +166

    The video editing just keeps getting better, and Charlie is just amazing and GTs reactions to Charlies actions are perfect.
    Best channel ive started frequenting lately.

    • @HaloDude557
      @HaloDude557 2 роки тому +2

      sound engineer needs to tone it down

  • @user-zk7xn2xx9y
    @user-zk7xn2xx9y Місяць тому

    Slugs, a quarters & 00 (double ott) buckshot are my favorite.

  • @tdata545
    @tdata545 10 місяців тому +2

    Charlie seems fun. I love his sense of morbid and dark humor.

  • @camelfilters3224
    @camelfilters3224 2 роки тому +34

    "It's like Chicago style, where you just send it out and hope you don't hit a 3 year old."
    Man doesn't pull his punches lol

  • @DeathMetalinfedel
    @DeathMetalinfedel Рік тому +431

    The birdshot is basically a slug at 5yds but at 10 the amount of muscle separation and concussive effect that showed had to be lights out.

    • @darthvader7684
      @darthvader7684 Рік тому +79

      Videogame shotguns must use birdshot

    • @potatoes5829
      @potatoes5829 Рік тому +5

      @@darthvader7684 genius

    • @jkent9915
      @jkent9915 Рік тому +4

      Lacrimosa is the perfect song to watch shotguns and Altoids.

    • @glenwaldrop8166
      @glenwaldrop8166 Рік тому +6

      @@darthvader7684 Days Gone feels pretty accurate with buckshot or something there abouts.
      Fallout 4, shotguns are almost pointless unfortunately.

    • @fatpad00
      @fatpad00 Рік тому +4

      I'd like to see a comparison of the impact force of the birdshot compared to say, a pro slugger with a baseball bat.
      If imagine the pellets that individually they don't penetrate the skull, but their collective impact is something like getting wailed on with a bat or 2x4

  • @brianstepnowski8404
    @brianstepnowski8404 Рік тому

    I love how you have the Buckaroo Banzai theme going on for the intro to this video LOL

  • @MastroAdventures
    @MastroAdventures Рік тому

    Love my m38/96. You have to aim low at 100yds because the sites start at 200m. The Mauser shoots 5” or better groups all day at 500yds with Lapua 121g scenar rounds.

  • @dylanwarmuth5727
    @dylanwarmuth5727 2 роки тому +261

    One thing I’ve heard, is in the 1960s or so, bird shot was used in riot shotguns as “less than lethal” ammo, because of the lack of penetration. I’m not entirely sure of the validity of this but it is interesting to see the performance of birdshot here.

    • @thunderring8056
      @thunderring8056 2 роки тому +2

      I’ve also heard that.

    • @beerdedwanderer
      @beerdedwanderer 2 роки тому +1

      Ask Harry Whittington

    • @matthewgill8332
      @matthewgill8332 2 роки тому +43

      I saw a video of a shootout where a cop got shot by a shotgun straight to the arms and chest, and because it was birdshot he was able to draw, return fire, and secure the scene. I wouldn't really want to trust my life to birdshot

    • @georgefloydsinhellwbreonna5330
      @georgefloydsinhellwbreonna5330 2 роки тому +62

      My aunt hit a home intruder with birdshot from about 15 feet and he survived to only break into her neighbors house 2 years later but he got hit with a slug in his face. Closed casket I’m afraid.
      Edit: the real question is how am I commenting on a video when I’m in hell hanging with my bestie Breona Taylor?

    • @KageRyuu6
      @KageRyuu6 2 роки тому +15

      I have heard of riot police using rock salt, unfortunately all tests to date that I'm aware of have used small grain rock salt which simply disintegrates prior to leaving the barrel. But clearly bird shot would be a far less lethal option assuming you were beyond 20 yards.

  • @rreaper8860
    @rreaper8860 2 роки тому +253

    Dude, the mix of seriousness and Charlie is just right. Love the mix with info and slow mo, and his dumb ass. I also really enjoy your regular gun review and ballistic tests. To much of Charlie could be bad or brilliant. Time will tell.

    • @Writerx83
      @Writerx83 2 роки тому +5

      Word..funny, just don’t overdo it.

    • @surfingonmars8979
      @surfingonmars8979 2 роки тому +4

      Charlie needs his own sub-channel

  • @braedenst.pierre235
    @braedenst.pierre235 2 місяці тому +1

    Minute 7:20 “Charlie makes really good valid points” 😂

  • @lohikarhu734
    @lohikarhu734 7 місяців тому +2

    even though the birdshot didn't penetrate very far, it's still putting a lot of kinetic energy into the target, and the shock value of a bad guy suddenly seeing blood all over..

  • @henrykelso7349
    @henrykelso7349 2 роки тому +51

    Charlie is actually a genius addition to the channel; the perfect blend of awkward antagonist and surreal assistant.
    ( *squire* , I mean.)

  • @greaser3069
    @greaser3069 Рік тому +161

    “Ballistic gel isnt quite a human body.”
    Charlie: it doesn’t feel the same 😏
    “I got a question”
    Charlie: “Once”

  • @klanderlander390
    @klanderlander390 4 місяці тому

    Garand Thumb, do a ballistics test on short shotgun shells.
    Always wondered what those would do.

  • @NeillWylie
    @NeillWylie Рік тому

    That 5 yard headshot was frickin BRUTAL

  • @heightsbori
    @heightsbori 2 роки тому +79

    That 5 yard birdshot slow motion was easily the best shot you’ve recorded during this whole science series 🤔🤯🤯🤯

    • @Jeff.78
      @Jeff.78 2 роки тому +8

      That expansion was...eye opening.

    • @heightsbori
      @heightsbori 2 роки тому +3

      @@Jeff.78 🤣😂

    • @thedfarm01
      @thedfarm01 2 роки тому +4

      Anyone else hear "meat from bone" in Clint Smith's voice ?

    • @MavGamingTv
      @MavGamingTv 2 роки тому

      Especially with the Hitman ish music in the background, love it!

  • @bulkmulch
    @bulkmulch Рік тому +378

    Seems nobody else has commented the absolute funniest Charlie moment in this vid:
    @16:32 "You want about a good 12" of penetra-" "It doesn't feel the same..." Immediately following up with (as Mika starts to ask "how many-") "Once."
    Pure Gold

    • @ajcook7777
      @ajcook7777 Рік тому +6

      Yah...
      But the joke about kids in Chicago getting killed from stray bullets wasn't even funny at all...
      Pretty sad that would even be a joke on here, I thought these guys were classy...
      Don't joke about little kids getting killed man, not cool Charleston

    • @GraniteStateofMind
      @GraniteStateofMind Рік тому +59

      @@ajcook7777 it’s dark humor but it is funny

    • @matthewp5472
      @matthewp5472 Рік тому +24

      @@ajcook7777 no it's funny

    • @Rommel12
      @Rommel12 Рік тому +22

      ​@@ajcook7777 How to tell someone you don't understand humour without saying that you don't understand humour. Carry on, Karen.

    • @randyangel9412
      @randyangel9412 Рік тому

      I don’t get it lol

  • @gl3618
    @gl3618 9 місяців тому

    Love your vids, I really do. I get good information from them. But I'm not near as entertained if Charlie isn't there. I still watch them and smile at yours and Micha's humor, but Charlie seals the awkwardness with a mushroom stamp kiss.

  • @CainTheMain
    @CainTheMain 5 місяців тому +1

    Had an older neighbor who survived getting birdshot to the face. Another neighbor thought he was stealing from them because they saw him cutting through the woods between their houses, and the two never got acquainted to know each other. He ended up losing one of his eyes, and that side of his face slumps similar to people who have strokes. Terrible stuff. 😔

  • @austinoginski9513
    @austinoginski9513 2 роки тому +30

    The fact that Clint Smith hasn't been on for a shotgun science video yet is a tragedy that knows no bounds.

  • @zacharyleka7980
    @zacharyleka7980 2 роки тому +39

    Charlie is the man!
    "Chicago-esque shooting where you sort of just send things and hope you don't hit a 3 year old"

  • @troygarza5720
    @troygarza5720 Рік тому +11

    I think if you adjust for drop a slug could easily be deadly at 300 to 400 yards. Put a scope on a shot gun and then dial it in. Be interesting to see y'all spend a day seeing just how far you can get with a slug.

    • @st.gregory
      @st.gregory 10 місяців тому +3

      Yes, The shooters accuracy sucks

    • @twentyfifthdui4717
      @twentyfifthdui4717 4 місяці тому

      I think Iraq Vet 8888 tested that. Basically if you can hit it with a slug, it will die. But the drop plus the loss of stabilization due to low amount of spin will make it nearly impossible to consistently hit targets past 150. Slugs are pretty bad about fluttering off course by several feet due to a light breeze at 150 yards or more.

    • @xxTAARGUS
      @xxTAARGUS 4 місяці тому

      Bad Company vibes

  • @grenobel
    @grenobel 4 місяці тому

    Fun video! It would be nice to know the weight and velocity of the different rounds used.
    Also - can you do a test of glasses (sunglasses, protective eyewear & prescription polycarbonates) with the bird shot to see which glasses provide the best protection?

  • @MatthewSmith-du5dy
    @MatthewSmith-du5dy 2 роки тому +18

    I used to work in a hospital near Dekalb,Il. This guy in in late 20s broke into an elderly woman's home. She hit him with a 1oz slug from approximately 12feet. The entrance whole in his chest was a bit bigger than a half dollar. You turn him over and his scapula was gone. Needless to say, he was super dead. .

  • @cjdent90
    @cjdent90 2 роки тому +54

    Been looking for this since the CBRNArt podcast. LETS GO!!

    • @whatname4957
      @whatname4957 2 роки тому +2

      Same my boy

    • @krazyl111
      @krazyl111 2 роки тому +1

      Came here to post this

    • @GunJesus1776
      @GunJesus1776 2 роки тому +1

      I just got a Beretta 1301 last week.

    • @JBsX39
      @JBsX39 2 роки тому +1

      Italians 🤌

  • @8mmmauser84
    @8mmmauser84 8 місяців тому +4

    Would love to see improvised shotgun rounds, cut shells, wax slugs, wax turkey loads maybe. Thanks for the content..

    • @TonySoul-ik2hh
      @TonySoul-ik2hh 8 місяців тому

      @26.00 minutes you’ll see a slug fully pancake on the chest and spear to bounce off!!! Like you see that pancaked slug flipping thru the air. How is this possible??? Can anyone respond and tell me this????

    • @TonySoul-ik2hh
      @TonySoul-ik2hh 8 місяців тому

      You were the most recent to watch this old ass video so I figure it was my best shot at people seeing this and replying lol

    • @TonySoul-ik2hh
      @TonySoul-ik2hh 8 місяців тому

      If you know tho.. lmk. If you don’t REALLY KNOW.. lmk (let me know, for boomers) what you THINK MAY HAVE HAPPENED IN THIS PART OF YHE VIDEO!!! Goes from 26.00 to like 26.08ish whenever it cuts to the next shot

  • @TheOriginalKidCannabis
    @TheOriginalKidCannabis Рік тому

    LMAO the Chicago reference is priceless,
    because it's almost like he's hinting to the 13/50 meme.

  • @x69WINNING69x
    @x69WINNING69x 2 роки тому +122

    For anyone interested:
    Drag Force (Fd) = (1/2)*Cd*rho*A*v^2.
    Forgetting about the other variables, drag force scales with the length dimension associated squared (the frontal area) of the projectile, in this case radius: Fd = (something)*r^2
    Mass is rho*V, in this case: m = (something)*r^3
    So drag force increases with the square of the size of the projectile and mass increases with the cube of the size dimension. By F=ma, the acceleration (or deceleration due to drag) is inversely proportional to the size of the projectile.
    That is why small little bird shot hits like nothing at 100 yards yet buckshot has the power to do damage: birdshot has much more kinetic energy lost to drag. This is also why sectional density is so important regarding long range projectiles-- SD = mass/frontal area, this is just the inverse of the deceleration of the bullet times some other stuff. Higher sectional density directly lowers deceleration due to drag.

    • @ezziebb3986
      @ezziebb3986 2 роки тому +3

      Amazing explanation. Thank you.

    • @ezziebb3986
      @ezziebb3986 2 роки тому +6

      So this is why tungsten or depleted uranium at 19.3 grams/cm3 density has better ballistic characteristics than lead at 11.29 gram/cm3

    • @ezziebb3986
      @ezziebb3986 2 роки тому +2

      Oh nevermind you said sectional density, not just density. Tungsten or uranium would have lower muzzle velocity out of the barrel all else being equal.

    • @ezziebb3986
      @ezziebb3986 2 роки тому +1

      So a cone shaped or rod shaped projectile should have a lot better ballistics than a cannonball.

    • @x69WINNING69x
      @x69WINNING69x 2 роки тому +5

      @@ezziebb3986 shape of the projectile, density of material both have a market effect on the ballistics of the projectile. Higher density allows for a greater sectional density without requiring longer projectiles (longer = more skin friction drag).
      As far as shape goes, we often talk about the ballistic coefficient, with higher values being better generally. In fluid dynamics, we have the drag coefficient. The ballistic coefficient is inversely proportional to the drag coefficient, for the latter, smaller values mean lower drag force by my Fd equation above. Drag coefficient and Ballistic coefficient both change with velocity (especially with the transition from subsonic=>transonic and from transonic=>supersonic. With most projectiles, a nice slipstream shape yields the lowest drag. With really high velocity projectiles, having nice curvy slippery shapes doesn’t help so much since most drag at those speeds comes from compression of the air in front of the projectile. This is why anti-tank tank rounds are very long, slender dart shapes (the super long length also has to do with the physics of armor penetration which is a whole different subject).

  • @Verlisify
    @Verlisify 2 роки тому +689

    Wow. For some reason I didn't think Buckshot would have the ability to go through you at over 100 Yds. I assumed it would lose velocity from not being tightly fired like a single bullet from the barrel

    • @rockbutcher
      @rockbutcher 2 роки тому +31

      I've skinned numerous deer that were killed by buckshot in the 25 to 50m range and it's not uncommon to find two or three pellets lodged just under the skin.

    • @NoNo_IStay
      @NoNo_IStay 2 роки тому +2

      The buffer. The buffer is, and the shot is in front of that. So technically the same energy from the buffer is transferred to the shot.

    • @Tyborg425
      @Tyborg425 2 роки тому +14

      You play video games?

    • @0utrider43A
      @0utrider43A 2 роки тому +4

      The buffering material around the lead pellets is to prevent deforming the pellets.That means more uniform pattern. The rule of thumb for a 20 inch barrel in improved cylinder is one inch of spread for each meter of travel.

    • @jamieeakin1383
      @jamieeakin1383 2 роки тому +1

      @@rockbutcher Which side? Near or far side?

  • @mikeforester3963
    @mikeforester3963 Рік тому +2

    1:10 Why do I get a Christian Bale "American Psycho" vibe during this intro?
    Also, that stupid broken rake gets me every time :D