How Lethal is a Shotgun Wad??

[@texasrex2222]

This was a super unique idea I hadn’t considered before! I’ve always seen wads hit cardboard or bounce off targets but never considered what damage they could actually cause by themselves.

[@ehecken]

I think if you got shot at these ranges with the wad I think you'd be in deep shit!! 🤣

[@RagnarOdinson]

Reminds me of an idea I had a long time ago: Using something like a 3 or 3&1/2” magnum shell, fabricating (3D printing, etc.) a very thick walled and strong plastic one piece Sabot/Wad, or as 2 separate pieces. Employing some sort of specific solid, hard metal projectile as the central, protruding ballistic “payload” of this Sabot (something like the Bullets from “Black Tip” 5.56, .308, or 30-06, etc.) The “Hypotheses”/Experimental Goal of course to see any potentially effective results against different levels and types of Armor Materials. Like *maybe* lower threshold Rifle Rated Plates… I’m Sure someone has already tried this and/or similar tests, Lol. But I still remain curious, 👊!

[@rmanly1473]

Dude out here just shooting his wad at all kinds of stuff

[@Lol-nu1uc]

😂

[@aaronmeeks1155]

😂

[@mikeockboogaloo]

😂

[@gregcampwriter]

That first head trauma is a depressed skull fracture. It would cause internal bleeding and TBI. The victim might survive with immediate medical intervention, but "might" is the key word.

[@RagnarOdinson]

You may be 100% correct 👍! But I’m not certain of the actual severity of a real injury… ‘Cause these Ballistic Heads (and Torsos) only provide a potentially Loose Approximation to something like the Human Skull Bones. They are Not a 1:1 Analog for Real life thick, heavy Skull bone. But I Don’t know or Claim to know precisely how Much the variance is..?

[@Meredithsmayhem]

You should have a million subs. Keep giving us these gems plz.

[@Night-Jester]

Wowzah! According to an old forum post 12 gauge wads can weigh 30 to 40 grains which is pretty significant.

[@curt1803]

"It feels weird when you're shooting wads and no projectile..." I would imagine so. Lol😂

[@ProfessionalByNoMeans]

🤣

[@jimpriest1387]

I knew they came out with force, but did not expect that!

[@davidwiechecki9205]

Blank pistol rounds have killed people when fired at the temple at close or contact range. A shotgun round is just a large pistol round as it operates at similar pressures. Therefore, a shotgun blank to the temple would kill someone easily. Hexum(actor) became restless and impatient during the delay and began playing around to lighten the mood. He had unloaded all but one (blank) round, spun it, and-simulating Russian roulette-he put the revolver(44 magnum) to his right temple and pulled the trigger, unaware of the danger.[9] The explosive effect of the muzzle blast caused enough blunt force trauma to fracture a quarter-sized piece of his skull and propel this into his brain, causing massive hemorrhaging.[3][10]

[@Publicdefender77]

I always wondered about this. As a kid I was told blanks will kill you so same applies to a plastic wad. Good video brother!

[@mmgross144]

I would run this video by a head trauma doctor for an accurate view of the lethality of those head shots. I believe that you have underestimated the results of the impacts.

[@RagnarOdinson]

**Just a “paste” Repeat of my comment to another Poster, Lol** You may be 100% correct 👍! But I’m not certain of the actual severity of a real injury… ‘Cause these Ballistic Heads (and Torsos) only provide a potentially Lose Approximation to something like the Human Skull Bones. They are Not a 1:1 Analog for Real life thick, heavy Skull bone. But I Don’t know or Claim to know precisely how Much the variance is.?? So… 😜LOL! 👊!!

[@dougbever8733]

I very much enjoy your channel and have been a subscriber for at least 4yrs. My only critique of this video is that by cutting the shells in 1/2, there isn’t enough back pressure to allow the majority of the power to burn. You made mention of this after shooting the can of Mello-Yello, but the plastic flaps that fold over (crimp) to hold shot in the hull, also provide back pressure that allows more time for the power to ignite. Try leaving enough plastic to crimp the wadding in and the results should be even more impressive; especially with the Blue Sterling wads. There is a special target load that has a heavier, dark wad that allows the skeet shooter to more accurately see where there shot placement is. Naturally, having 7/8 to 1oz of shot in the shell will add resistance as well and allow more powder to burn, but you might want to try crimping a few of the wadding’s in the hull, especially the sterling blue wads, and see if that doesn’t make the wads more effective. With a crimped hull & a heavy wad, I think you could get a fairly accurate shot at 10-15 yards.

[@Doc-Holliday1776]

You can tell 1shot is doing well with KZbin, shooting name brand soda, flex that google money. Fun video..

[@bradleydanek3958]

the double detonation on the point blank shot was caused by the unburnt powder igniting after the wad got out of the way and the powder couldn't just fly off into oblivion.

[@JOROM90]

Everything past the cardboard was surprising to me. Who knew you still have to worry about wad overpenetration..

[@tint1122]

That hang fire sounded cool though.

[@SavageWhiteBread]

Never underestimate a 12 gauge. Quality buckshot can reach speeds faster than a 9mm bullet... Except there's nine of them.

[@rickh9396]

Without the shot/BBs, the shells generate lower pressures, but they also don't have the weight of the shot/BBs counteracting those pressures. It's too bad you can't chronograph the wads separately from the shot/BBs in normally loaded shells. Of course, that only matters if you're interested in the lethality of the more common scenario: a wad that separates from the rest of the load, not just a wad without the normal load.

[@billhoppe2991]

Very interesting. That blue Sterling wad is interesting as I have a couple hundred of those for shooting at the indoor range. Real cool idea. Thanks so much.

[@danblythe2979]

Thinking outside the box on this video. Nicely done

[@BasedBea]

That's a really good question! I'm excited to find out!

[@MercenaryJack2187]

I've used a flare gun with just the 12 gauge primer and the plastic wad, and that still went through the first layer of an interior door. Of course it fired on the third shot only but was loud and fun accidently find out.

[@Moss535]

Loved this test, ive often wondered the same thing about shotgun wads, just what damage they can do. Definitely have enjoyed the past few videos, have been more like your old content, testing different scenarios out.etc... instead of just reviewing new guns. I enjoy all your stuff and always watch, but these have felt more like your old content from yrs ago. I appreciate all the work you put into making these videos and always look forward to your uploads.

[@brianmoore1164]

"The Big Blue Wad" Was Pappa Smurfs adult video name.

[@alancranford3398]

This was an informative experiment. Thank you. This video has demonstrated to me that the "hostage drill" is too dangerous to the victim when done with shotguns--even slugs have wads that can inflict severe damage. "You shot me!"

[@andrewdurden5230]

Congratulations on your retirement. I still think you are the best QB the Falcons ever had. Good luck with your pivot to YT.

[@carlos-oz2go]

The powder speed (how fast it is) will have a major effect on how much power burns.

[@gilbert632]

A buddy & I did this in the 90's . 1 wad went through 1 side of a plastic 30 gal trash can. Another exploded a beer bottle. But many were too weak to do much. Crimp mattered a lot

[@whatsupchris]

That point blank shot was wild . The 🔥🤯

[@BB-is5qv]

You answered a question that I didn't know i had been wondering about. awesome video.

[@damienthomas6655]

❤❤Maybe you could load some shotgun shells with the plastic airsoft bb's and see how deadly and what type of distance you can get them to travel

[@levibender1160]

I like this idea

[@nightmaresnake7050]

I've always wondered this about the wad glad you did a video on it

[@uwntfrieswththt7324]

Great idea for a video.

[@poorfatman5317]

When you put the barrel against something, the air in the barrel acts as a cushion to slow down the projectile.Try holding it one inch away

[@WBatte1]

I just resuscribed to your channel. I never unsuscribed.

[@shawnkidman3523]

I like the video really well I was not too surprised on a lot of the things that the wad did but that watermelon was absolutely surprising never in my wildest dreams that I would imagine explode that way. Keep up the good work

[@tendraftsdeep]

Man, flaming shotgun. You should post a short of that. Epic!

[@rrr40]

did not expect those results at all great video 👍👍👍👍👍

[@douglascochran5442]

You should consider reversing the footage in the slow motion. Just another level of graphic interpretation. Love your content.

[@prestonahlson3299]

The fist shot with the 590 has 2 holes from what i believe is the shot cup wad and the gas seal for the powder

[@jamiedavis5833]

Great video….. would have like to seen chronograph reading also…

[@bigdaddyinfo]

You should try cut shells in ballistic gel

[@jaymcdude1291]

I'm pretty supprised.

[@theoverallguy6186]

thanks for making videos dude. eating a burrito really hits harder while watching. i just wanna say i like what those thick heavy wads do to that face. bazinga.

[@melmatrix1669]

I always wondered about this as well.

[@Adam-nv9zo]

Might wanna check the barrel on that one shotgun to make sure that wad isn't in the barrel.

[@Charlie1776_]

I'd put you on the same level as Paul Harrell. Phenomenal work.

[@MichaelGronski]

That watermelon 🍉 shot blew me away! Keep up the incredible work! 🤩

[@timfoster6892]

I saw a video years back when a guy made wax slugs! I wonder how they would perform with just the wax and no shot?

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

Dude , that was rad!

[@tendraftsdeep]

Commenting before watching here, great idea!

[@exothermal.sprocket]

In actual practice, these wads are going much faster because as natural loads function, the propellant has time to thoroughly burn behind the heavy accelerating shot load. I've seen wads knock big holes through cardboard at 25yard or beyond. In order to get more complete burn in these tests, some manner of closing that shell back up or putting buffer material in there (shredded paper or something similar) where the shot load was, could create enough resistance to allow the propellant to ignite and generate significantly better acceleration for the wad.

[@MW-sw4cp]

These are probably low velocity too since you're not getting good compression.

[@KM-ub1sh]

My word, son. That is one of the cleanest, most beautifully preserved 1897's I have seen in my short days. Wonderful to see it in a video, but goddamm, put that shit in a display case or something. Preserve ye olde trenchie

[@2870taw]

Might want check that barrel for stress cracks on that Benelli I have seen barrels split from putting barrels up against and firing

[@johnbeaulieu9916]

You may have inadvertently found the perfect home defense loading. Blue Sterling Wad🤗

[@VTPSTTU]

Thanks for the video. I think all three of the wad hits to the head would be fatal. That kind of shaking of the head would do serious damage to the brain. If the person received quick treatment, maybe he/she survives, but if the person survived, I would expect permanent damage. People have died from pistol blanks fired against the skull. What is essentially a shotgun "blank" is going to have more power. The flame from around the barrel of the Benelli was interesting. I really thought that the wad had ricocheted off the skull and gone back into the barrel. I'm glad your next shot with the Benelli didn't cause the barrel to explode.

[@Lum1nox]

u should try a polymer load. like a 3d printed slug or 3d printed bbs and see how they work too. prob would make a good self defense round due to the light weight and low penetration

[@scottythebody0811]

That 1897 makes me feel good in my unmentionables

[@heethen112]

i have always wondered i have seen wads go into ballistic gel.. you could glue the petals to the shell to increase the pressure but sometimes its destroys the wad i’ve used wood super and caulk glue.

[@WiliiamNoTell]

Another great video, greatly appreciate it !!

[@peterb.1043]

I have another viewer suggestion on making a video for instance about a suppressed cap and ball revolver. I'd be curious about how it works a lot of others might be too.

[@irafowlerjr.7492]

Really enjoyed, interesting, thanks

[@charleshapner5071]

Very surprised by those results as well!!!

[@stevenoe6395]

I wonder if you mixed up some different kinds of cement like hydrologic, anchoring cement regular Portland and filled those shells with them may have to put in a little silicon so when it dries and you pour in the cement it doesn't get the powder wet. Would like to see the damage that can do with kind would stay together and what kind would scatter. Love your videos can't wait too see the next

[@randyscj429]

Hello, hydrostatic shock makes a difference, for sure!😊

[@jeremyshackelford8080]

Cool idea! Keep em coming.

[@Around_Bishkek]

I remember a felts wads. They was very dangerous up to 10 feets

[@vernbale777]

Wearing a shirt that looks like the kill dozer tells me I reckon those head shots would've been lethal, great vid 👍

[@davidlinville7007]

What's up man, thanks for the awesome content. Could you please do a recoil comparison, between the "Ruger Security 380" Vs the "S&W Shield EZ 380"..

[@adrielburned6924]

Hey there. I own a both. Not sure if you are looking to buy one or the other. The ruger security shoots with less felt recoil, but the s&w is more accurate. I would like to see him shoot these too.

[@naturalcauses7351]

Smokeless powder requires back pressure to burn properly, your basically just popping primers

[@unforgivencaleb528]

I'm fairly certain those head shots with the wads would still kill. The projectile doesn't necessarily have to penetrate the target to kill. Depressed skull fractures can potentially cause an epidural hematoma in the brain which is basically a ticking time-bomb.

[@watchthe1369]

That was educational.

[@nathanwhite5602]

Cool video

[@gerardmcquade9102]

it would've been interesting if you could get it to break a shock watch sticker

[@Tom-ux2tr]

A good idea and good review BZ

[@darrinrebagliati5365]

For the watermelon, I wonder how much of that was the wad and how much was the blast wave itself? Awesome test of things I'd never conceived! I think that the skull shots were fatal.

[@mickroe8798]

When skull exploded, the war you could not find came out

[@festusrichards2248]

Projectile: A body projected by external force and continuing in motion by it's own inertia.

[@daveroberts9431]

Have you ever done a Rock salt video?

[@jonathanwhiteside6092]

You should do this again but roll crimp the shells to hold back the wads a bit :)

[@evanvavoulas4011]

11:05 if I had a metal plate would it stop a bullet? Most likely not but it would be fun to see what happens

[@22lr_plinking]

Not surprised at all , That’s what gets people in trouble , they underestimate the possibilities, it also would have gone thru the Sheetrock if ya were farther from it.

[@jawbreaker4368]

hey sir. is it possible that you can make videos about 22lr shooting upwards and how dangerous it is.. hope you can read this, thank you.

[@billynomates920]

depends how far above them you are 😄

[@youtube.commentator]

Pretty neat video

[@FishFind3000]

Can you test a shotgun shell but instead of birdshot, It’s filled with plastic airsoft BBs?

[@ratdaddy7774]

I laughed my butt off with the watermelon and the soda can 🍉😂

[@ccthefurry]

Sick killdozer merch broski

[@johnbarnes7949]

Shooting steel a wad bounced back and nailed my buddy in the stomach, he said it didn’t feel nice.

[@jimheatherton7155]

Super cool video. Maybe try non leathal sometime or try them rounds from the ballistic machinest he has some crazy loads.

[@saleembarmania5295]

@taufledermaus please do this with the high speed camera

[@PeteRamirez-i2q]

Can you do a video of what happens when a mag on a plate carrier (loaded with 5.56 rounds) gets hit by a round?? Will they go off? Will they explode?? I have always wondered as I see a ton Of people carrying their extra mags on the front of their armor… does it defeat the purpose?????

[@jamesmix78]

I always said to people who act like bird shot isn’t super deadly, that the wad holding the shot at close distance itself is deadly

[@jeffl9534]

oh! he shot his wad!

[@Tyius420]

they hit harden that i thought , they are now maybe less lethal rounds XD

[@chrisgabbert658]

Refill with air soft bbs.

[@AryehDenn]

' Luv the Johnny B shirt !

[@buellman22]

Im surprised you didn't know this, I've missed clays with the shot only to have the wad break them.

[@williamfranks1215]

That dummy head is probably similar to an accidental shooting somewhere. With the wad sticking out and everything.

[@picolascage5270]

This is random, but you should look into the 6mm max... Sons of Liberty Gunworks has a couple videos on it.

[@SamSmithRussianAirgunner]

all of them are absolutely lethal we may be sure