12 ga Shotgun Slug made from .50 BMG case -Tested!

We have a fascinating 12ga projectile submitted for testing by Evan. This is made from spent .50 BMG cases. These are "naturally stabilized" slugs that do not need spin. In fact, they would have been dangerous to use a rifled barrel due to the tolerances. Evan creates a lot of neat stuff for his Etsy shop, so be sure to check that out.
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There are no firearms in this video, KZbin

[@eriknulty6392]

HARDWARE STORE CHALLENGE- Jeff, Greg and Danny go to the hardware store and attempt to make the best supersonic projectiles they can from only hardware store supplies. test them against each other and see who made the best ones.

[@SteveBergen01]

All with a $15 budget

[@vincedibona4687]

This deserves a thumbs-up, get it to the top and maybe they will see it & make it happen!

[@weirdsciencethe2nd205]

Thats easy just get some bolts and a screw screw them all on and drive em the screw end first i think that would be brutal af

[@weirdsciencethe2nd205]

It would be nice and front heavy and the screw part without the bolts might stabalise it or u could get a big nail and a foster slug ant put it in with a press and cut it off pull it then put tannerite under the nail then put it back in boom boom slugs lol

[@christianmcgratb807]

Why hasent this been done yet we need that video TFM

[@Markus__B]

"That's what you want. A Pocket full of Wood." Raised the bar for OG quite a bit higher.

[@atomiam2874]

As ALF said “HA!” Raised....Higher! Ha!

[@mikusoxlongius]

I guess the jug reference was too easy.

[@louisreinitz5642]

The only name possible "The Brassassin"

[@louisreinitz5642]

"The Brasstard" "Brass Backward" (reverse the slug) "Das Messing" (Messing is the German word for Brass)

[@Sableagle]

@@louisreinitz5642 Turning it round and firing it the other way would be Messing About.

[@m.b.82]

That ship has sailed guys

[@thomasshumate9561]

@@m.b.82 WIth me aboard!

[@TheUltimateWord]

@@louisreinitz5642 brassassin is far better then all of your other suggestions. Just let the joke go lol

[@BarneySaysHi]

13:26 "Focus you beep!" Oh AvE, you're famous with that line!

[@PsychoticBovine]

Need the New and Improved High Tech Fleece Bullet Stop.

[@taofledermaus]

lol

[@pa6552]

If it's improved, it implies it existed already, so can't be new 😛

[@christopherch7307]

Ha HAAAAAA and some orange lung tissue

[@svtirefire]

That slug would obliterate a pork chop pectoral !

[@dcrog69]

Yes, then we could be the judge.

[@artsiguy]

It looks like Evan has created a wadcutter for metal targets.

[@thomasshumate9561]

Plug cutters.

[@johnhofer5861]

Ear Plugs? ^^

[@cycoholic]

Got the notification, had an ad up front and two in the middle. So, the shell became the bullet. And quite well at that. 👍

[@usbiv223]

“How Many Jugs...” is the name of my new counting book!

[@lairdcummings9092]

One jug, Two jug. Red jug, Blue jug...

[@Goodywloss2010]

Or a gentleman’s magazine

[@withoutfurtheradoforever]

@@lairdcummings9092 3 Jug, 4 Jug, Danny shot a big slug.

[@tenchraven]

Please tell me it ends with a Juggalo catching you looking at his girlfriends' chests.

[@adabsurdum5905]

The 22 goes through one jug *Turns page* The .25 goes through 2 jugs *turns page*

[@usbiv223]

“Toilet Paper Comet Trail” is the name of my new band!

[@JohnLeePettimoreIII]

Or an Indian Restaurant. 😁

[@picax8398]

@Roderick storey god I hate that song

[@leonardoklausmann7972]

@@JohnLeePettimoreIII zziinnggg!

[@TheOlsonOutfit]

More awesome science courtesy of the Mass Accelerator.

[@jonny-nava-367]

The vegan version of the shotgun, for KZbin Staff's hemorroids.

[@krockpotbroccoli65]

A printing tool, as a certain man in Russia would say...

[@TheNetsrac]

Thank you guys for another great video and special thanks to Evan for his endless creativity. Good weekend to everyone here ^^

[@taofledermaus]

thank you!

[@TiagoSC]

Where's the money Lebowsky?

[@HereticalKitsune]

Oof, that is a very creative round! AND HOLY MOLY, that alumium plate!

[@demonhuntermoonwolf244]

Been digging through all of your older videos and rewatching all the Danny Episodes from start to his heart breaking passing. Love you all and I will be here watching the channel as long as you keep it going. Please send Danny’s family all of our condolences after they have had plenty of time to grieve. Will not ever forget him. Rest In Peace old friend.

[@mattkissmyasstyrants8676]

Dittos

[@SuperLaplander]

Danny is my favourite shooter, he knows he sure knows how to shoot. I even saw a couple of ads on this one.

[@aeredhaelredfalen6194]

All the coded lingo is working.

[@jeremyshackelford8080]

2nd shot, Danny is de@d on. Evan's engineering is always exceptional

[@jediknight1294]

Brass makes good and accurate long range rounds so these didn't suprise me too much. From being the case for AP rounds to an AP round it is the circle of life.

[@atomiam2874]

The name could be called that... “The Circle of Life” or maybe to avoid copyright law infringement with disney “Circle of Death!”

[@CplSkiUSMC]

The flight stability is absolutely amazing. The 50 yard shots show what seems to be a "knuckle ball" effect with the projectile making slight up, down, left, and right variations in its track. That would account for the inconsistent impacts. Evan scores a stunning win on this one!

[@Sabeteur83]

I love to see danny shooting because he is so dang good at it with that mass accelerator lol and evan has a dang good mind and skill for projectiles that it's amazing. Awesome job on the target choices as well as the videography.

[@johngreene8439]

Rip

[@Beyondthepress]

Great video as usual! I started to think some new novel concepts after this and got one idea that might be little too much but if you found some one who is good with physics to calculate some things and get right materials this might almost work. Try do 12ga version of Nammo's ramjet artillery piece. If it's light enough it might even fly fast enough to work from shot... mass accelerator. So "only" things to do is calculate some super complex supersonic flow stuff, find good fuel that is strong enough but ignites easily from gunpowder flame and then order slugs 3d-printed out from titanium or steel. I ordered some stuff 3d-printed from steel and it was surprisingly not totally crazy expensive for small stuff like shotgun slugs, at least here in Finland. I would guess that you could get patch of 10 rounds for less than 500 USD. But finding someone who can design the thing might bit problematic. But if some one smarter than me is watching these please someone design and build these. I have too much projects going on to start design these but it might be good/bad idea for someone to try and waste all his/hers time with out getting it work in the end as these great ideas usually turn out :D

[@adabsurdum5905]

Fantastic idea

[@markfergerson2145]

That's a great idea, but... Supersonic airflow through nozzles and internal ducting does not scale linearly- what works in an SR-71 does not work in an arty shell and sure as hell won't work in a mass accelerator projectile. The Nammo arty rounds need to be about six times their diameter in length in order to get the airflow settled down after entering the intake, for the intake mechanism, and for solid fuel slug, the combustion chamber and afterburner. That's kinda long for a shot... mass accelerator projectile. The intake has to open *mechanically* at a predetermined distance after launch, meaning at least two or three moving parts plus springs or collapsible members that fail at a specific stress. There will be extremely limited room for propellant. Remember the original rocket projectile, the "rocket ball" ammo used by the volcanic pistols and the similar Gyrojet guns? They get very limited acceleration because they also can only carry very limited fuel. It would take a jeweler to build the fiddly intake mechanism, an aerospace engineering specialist to *try* to scale a supersonic engine down to uh, mass accelerator projectile size, and a legal wizard to predict if civilians would get arrested just for trying to build such things. Now that the idea is out there I expect it will be built, but it will happen in a government lab.

[@Nuovoswiss]

@@markfergerson2145 The length/diameter ratio isn't that constrained, since they can still load over-length shells into their break-action. As for legalities, I can't speak to Europe, or more restrictive US states, but I'm fairly sure that rocket projectiles are not federally restricted (only their payloads). Though ITAR might create some issues sharing the technical details online. Doing the fluid modelling should also be simplified since you can assume radial symmetry which reduces the equation complexity a lot. As for needing moving parts, that could be designed around by using a combustible plug. I think if we could get Tom Stanton and Peter Sripol to work together on this it could really get done.

[@rigelbotts477]

I wonder if Destin or Mark Roper would be up for the challenge. A good three way collaboration

[@Striker9]

@@rigelbotts477 That would be amazing!

[@dougalexander7204]

Danny as launch director cutting plugs with slugs in the heat of the day. Much obliged fellas. Tater mouse is awesome.

[@usbiv223]

“Pay no attention to that target” is the name of my new marksmanship class!

[@SurvivalRussia]

Enjoyed as ususal. The miss on the hood shot was awesome. Great to watch the JIC trajectory :)

[@taofledermaus]

Thank you! Kind of weird how it sort of rose back up again lol

[@SurvivalRussia]

@@taofledermaus Yes I noticed that. You caught that fly-by at a very good angle.

[@mockingpirate7659]

Awesome. I approve 100%. I used to use 40S&W cases as blunt tips on my wooden arrows. They worked great

[@weirdsciencethe2nd205]

I can make exploding arrows using old brass there nuts on small game u can take multiple rabbits out if u shoot just inront they get fragged i toog 4 with one arrow it had slpit shot in the case aswell to frag but i only made 3 they were too loud and im not sure there leagal here i shot my shed and it blew holes all over inside

[@jimcappa6815]

"Deadeye" Danny needs no redemption! Great video. Really like these mass accelerated projectiles!

[@1978garfield]

Always glad to see Danny. He is the coolest. I want to be him when I grow up. Hope O.G. is doing well with all the riots and what not going on now.

[@samvittoria9692]

Thanks for going out in the devils heat and doing a awesome vid for us.

[@goldenwheeledbanshee9160]

Bead sight Danny, did good. 10/10 big man, stay cool guys.

[@sweffec]

You guys are best I love how factual and fun you guys make your videos. Never a boring video

[@mattv2099]

Mad scientifical

[@mattv2099]

@Rhinestone Hurricane It was rad, my dude

[@TommyboyGTP]

Miss your vids bro, you were most operational

[@richarddixon7276]

Thanks guys , I can tell how hot it must be just by the way both of you had pause to take breaths , I don't envy either of You in that heat . Danny's aiming was spot on , You could tell how "Hot" those .50 JIC's were running out of the Mass accelerator due to the Sonic Boom we heard , as for the camera needing the aperture decreased , I thought the distortion was down to heat haze ! (at least that would have been My excuse ) Thanks again Guys , Stay Cool (ice tea Mmmn ) Stay Safe & Stay Well

[@mrobviuos74]

Thank you for another great video! One thing I don't understand about this channel though. It gets tons of views but no one hardly gives a thumbs up! 🤔😡 This crew puts alot of their time and energy to give us good clean content. Take the half of a second of your time viewers and give them the thumbs 👍 that this channel deserves in my opinion. I'm sorry to rant like this on your channel, but it genuinely makes me upset that you guys don't get the likes that you all are very worthy of.

[@jimcappa6815]

I always thumbs up these as soon as they start, and watch all the way to the end. Interactions and watch time are parts of the algorithm.

[@stopglobalswarming]

Joutube censorshi *

[@evolvedcopper2205]

This man Evan Perry is a TFM legend, the contributions he's made from the time i started regularly watching has been out of this world

[@honkerman74]

"that's what you want...a pocket full of wood..." Well ok then. LOL

[@gunnutmike]

I worked on F-111’s when I was in the Air Force back in the 70’s; nice to see part of one still being useful!😜

[@farm7379]

Gun guy : "brass is very hard" Knife guy : "brass is very soft"

[@andie_pants]

Ah, yes... the range no doubt named in honor of the late Ignacious Bartholomew Proper (1855-1972), founder of the I.B. Proper School of Hunting Instruction Technology.

[@andie_pants]

Also... DANNY! It's good to see you again. Was getting worried.

[@taofledermaus]

lol yep

[@ArmchairDeity]

After that aluminum shot I’d have been like “screw it” and just spent the rest of the day pushing cookie cutters through that sheet. I think they should be called the “cookie press” rounds because they cookie-cuttered that aluminum like it was pressed out in a factory. And it’s catchy. And everyone loves cookies.

[@garykennedy5519]

I could watch hour long videos of this kind of content one of the best channels out there

[@timp949]

Stick a primer into a few of those that will be "reaccelerated"

[@jcarry5214]

reaccelerated straight backwards at the accelerator.

[@Alfs_Armory]

The primers give a good pop, but not enough to send anything back at the shooter. Bored soldiers do weird things when out in the middle of the desert all night with nothing to do.

[@xjmg007]

You are like a charismatic scientist version of Hank Hill. I mean that with pure admiration.

[@GregAtlas]

That JIC round looked like it actually got some lift when flying over that door.

[@richardpalmer6196]

No matter what he blows up with a grenade , or tailgate cooks up , Edwin will primarily be remembered for prematurely picking up hot projectiles .

[@danielchandler15]

You guys are fans of AVE as well!! A whole nother level of respect

[@bradleyhilliman359]

Great shooting “Dead Eye” and Jeff with the cameras, as always! Really enjoy all your content!!!

[@usbiv223]

“Taofladernaus...whatever” is clearly the applicable philosophy

[@user-hz4zy2df8z]

Thanks for the scienceing? The photography is EXCELLENT and the man behind the boomstick is also.

[@taofledermaus]

Wow, thanks!

[@sarinhighwind]

wooo, its already turning into the ballistic loaf!!!!!!! The Ballistic Loaf Returns!

[@taofledermaus]

Lol, yeah slowly it degrades like cooking oil

[@miked9126]

Danny can shoot. I want him on my zombie apocalypse team.

[@davewolf8869]

I am SO GLAD I have all this 50 bmg ammo now I can make slugs out of them and not have to use any of my buckshot! Brilliant!!!

[@j.till_z]

Yeah between Danny and OG there's always going to be a "that's what she said moment" !

[@IzzyTheEditor]

Every time I see Danny's title, I keep thinking it says "Lunch Director". Then I wonder what he made you guys for lunch:)

[@froschnmaximus9108]

107°f for non-imperialists 41°C !!! ...just to get a "cool" aim in that heat ... is a miracle to me!

[@maxw7118]

Makes me cry a little when see the old videos with Danny

[@timkai]

Absolutely fascinating the creativity that goes into these homemade rounds! So very cool!

[@theoutdoorswithdave2352]

Great video, so in part 2 do we get to see them loaded in the shell backwards, and one at the lead plate?

[@Phoenix88.]

They also had to squeeze through a. 700~.710 modified choke? Interesting.

[@chrisgabbert658]

It’s probably not a mod choke any more

[@daetslovactmandcarry6999]

This might be the most dangerous innovation in firearms ever. I'll take a case of 1ØØ.

[@daetslovactmandcarry6999]

... On second thought... Make it 3 cases.

[@biteme263]

I think most of the people commenting on shooting skill probably have little to no experience shooting shotguns and/or slugs. These can be tricky at times to shoot well with good ammo. And they all seem to shoot a little different. Even you have two guns that are the same brand and model. Then you add on top of it that its a smoothbore, bead sights and most of the time you are shooting weird projectiles. I am actually amazed you manage to hit anything at all sometimes, let alone be as accurate as you. And like you said, you don't have enough ammo to take practice shots and get an idea of where they impact or perform before the video. When you roll the camera those are the first shots you are taking and we get to see it.

[@dannyakatrikerred7381]

Paul Mohr Words from a wise man 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏻. 🇺🇸😎

[@rayk126]

Great video, maybe you can load up a few extra hot and try em on the 1" AlYouMinnieUm Plate.

[@garyg3468]

It's really time for Danny to get a promotion to "Senior Launch Director" don't you think? =P

[@mrgone658]

"That's what you want; a pocket full of wood." ~Dead-eye Danny (for the archives)

[@mattkissmyasstyrants8676]

I came to the newest first comments to basically say the same or see if anyone else already said it.. well done Mr. Gone.. well done indeed.. and RIP Danny.

[@Odinfang]

The guy making these slugs seriously needs to consider opening his own munitions company. His rounds are quite effective.

[@supergeek1418]

Pocket full of wood... *DEMONITIZED* !!!

[@MiG9D]

The people talking mess about Danny’s shooting probably haven’t fired a real caliber in their lives. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

He's a great shot, especially considering he's always firing really wacky, untested projectiles. 👍

[@UTubeHandlesSuck]

That Foster slug vs car hood money shot made all 24 minutes worth it.

[@justinrojas3289]

Danny makes me laugh too , I shouldn’t have left him out on the last video . Good job making those bad boys Evan 👍🏽

[@brianhanson8034]

Wow, very impressive for an early prototype, I'd love to see more development. First thoughts: a little more length, and maybe block the primer hole with molten lead or a steel spike. Will a .22 rimfire fit in the hole, base forward, to explode on impact? Fill the rest with black powder and seal the base....Gotta stop now, head spinning with ideas...... thanks for a great video guys 😰👍🍻

[@RAkers-tu1ey]

Just watching this makes me want to soak my hat. Thanks for the above and beyond effort.

[@nicholasfoldes2970]

Hey Jeff, Always good to see You guys exploring more science and wanted to say thank you for making videos for us all. Times are tough the heat and sun is too but yea it is abit inspiring to you all out there anyhow im looking forward to the next

[@nelsonbergman7706]

Thanks Evan. As always enjoy these videos

[@EasyThere]

Can a round cored and packed with aluminum oxide and iron oxide ignite in impact?

[@zadtheinhaler]

ooooh, thermite delivery!

[@pffear]

Since that would probably be terminal with thermite packed inside you could call it termite delivery.....

[@EasyThere]

@@zadtheinhaler maybe with a reversed copper cone insert at the tip.... Super AP rounds😀

[@ScottKenny1978]

Maybe? I think you will need some way to ignite it, like a ferrocerium lighter flint.

[@goolabbolshevish1t651]

If not you could put a primer on the front and add a flammable sticky material.

[@lairdcummings9092]

A little to the left, and a bit light. California in a nutshell.

[@lairdcummings9092]

@Howie Felterbush not yet, but the trend is there.

[@Gottaculat]

Interesting, I'm making a similar round. The ones I'm experimenting with are made from recovered .30-06 range brass (super common as elk season is here) trimmed to about the length of a Foster slug, filled with #7 1/2 birdshot, then heated until the lead liquefies and fills the brass. The shot cup is then filled with wax, and the slug is placed into the center with the primer hole exposed and flush with the wax. The wax effectively acts as a gas seal and adds heft. Gonna test them this weekend. Feel free to try it yourself!

[@Zaph0d]

At least with the car hood, its almost that barn door youve always wanted, So Jeff now has a target to shoot at 10 yards, no excuses for not taking up the trigger !

[@4doorsmorewhores651]

What a great idea. I have tons of 50 BMG brass just laying around. It’s all over the ground at my local gun club all the time. Lol.

[@Chicomite]

At the gun range, they'll be like "Whatcha shooting today?" -"12 Gauge Shotgun." "Oh yea, what're you loading?" -".50 Cal." "You're banned for life."

[@moparedtn]

Excellent job as always, Evan! Thanks to Danny for not only bearing all that heat to give us this video, but also for not open-hand slappin' Jeff for all his snarky remarks towards ya, too. :-) We all know how excellent a shot Danny is. Never doubted that for a moment. -Ed on the Ridge

[@sergiogodinez4865]

Fond out about this channel a bit ago and it's been like a marathon of good videos

[@brucecoleman7412]

Terrific! NEVER doubt Danny!

[@cronos222]

" That's what you want a pocket full of wood " lol Put that one in the Danny jokes Hall of Fame !

[@taofledermaus]

lol that was good

[@dandel351]

I don't mind if your videos get long Jeff , the content was still very interesting. Great work guys!

[@joshuagibson2520]

Thanks for another quality video Jeff.! Perfect time to take a break from shooting and get out of this TN heat!

[@eribertoacedo9505]

Amazing simply amazing getting a lot of uses out of that shell casing excellent presentation!

[@hellrazorofficial9178]

Thank you for your time on this very hot day. You guys are the greatest. Thank you again. Good long video...never a boring moment! Cheers!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks Brian

[@kirkmooneyham]

I knew Danny would nail that label with the regular slug.

[@taofledermaus]

He pretty much knows the POA with regular slugs. lol

[@OriginalMonkeyMan]

I love watching these older videos with Danny. The man was definitely a legend gone to soon.

[@jenky1044]

Great show. Thank you for this round. I hope you do more with this to see if it could be made even better than this first test rounds. Have a great weekend.

[@airgunbubba2505]

"That's what you want....A pocket full of wood." Danny, Taofledermaus 2020

[@mastathrash5609]

Once again, master Evan delivers 👍

[@idiotburns]

What a great video!!! You guys are so fun to watch! I love the host and mass accel operator!!

[@taofledermaus]

Thanks so much!!

[@johnhofer5861]

.50 "TFM" Slug u created !!! 👍🏻👏🏻

[@jlunde35]

Great job guys. Interesting results. Thank you.

[@taofledermaus]

thanks Jim!

[@randlerichardson5826]

Always enjoy watching y’all’s videos

[@paulhammerich9244]

Great footage. Really like your show with the "Brass Door Knocker Round"

[@LeRouxshnikov]

1:30 Hey! I, sorta got a shoutout on my name suggestion! The top two suggestions stacked neatly for you there Jeff ;)

[@theguything]

That Aluminum punch shot was AMAZING - Such a cool effect when the metal sheared / vaporized a channel of metal to make an explosive plume. The pressures involved (Stress) is nuts within the tips of contact brass vs aluminum... hahaha Wonderful video as always, Love to Dead Eye Danny - RIP -

[@th-pw8pn]

13:24 It's good to see Danny watches AvE... :-D

[@danielbutcher5836]

LOL the ‘urban carry’ ad before this

[@adventuretarian8191]

Thanks for working so hard!

[@shanetrogdon9549]

Pretty cool slugs, I'm impressed they all seem to hold together without warping