QB-8 Anti-Matériel Quadrangle Buckshot Rounds

We have a rare look at some shotgun rounds designed to take out vehicles, boats, planes, and even defeat armor. The shells contain 8 hardened-steel wedges, called quadrangle buckshot. (QB) Will these live up to the claims made by the manufacturer? The company went out of business in the early 2000's, but we were lucky get a few examples of these forgotten shells. Thank you Ben!
Watch the QB-Slugs in action here:
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For those who think we misspelled "materiel"
www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mat%C3%A9riel
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www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aluminum
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[@capnlatenight5356]

> eliminates airplanes > has 25 meter effective range

[@Telogor]

Maybe it could stop a taxiiing airplane from taking off.

[@gamecubekingdevon3]

maybye for paper-planes? (you know, the ones kids make and throw in classrooms)

[@MrBlindbird]

Oh yeah,it would be an exelent round for when they start arming teachers...that'l teach em plaing with paper planes instead of paying attention to the teacher lol :-)

[@britishcig5462]

Its for stopping airport terrorist threats before the pla e takes off

[@retrowave4050]

Mission failed...well get em next time.

[@iprrdm6353]

He’s wearing a military grade level 6A Metallica T shirt

[@TheNetsrac]

Interesting round, even if all of them didn't work as intended. The background information was a nice touch. Congratulations on the 1 million subs :-)

[@EpicTrailerMusicUK]

I’m guessing you guys are the reason for all the attention my channel has been seeing recently..... really appreciate it 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@ZacHawkins42]

EpicTrailerMusicUK That version of "Extasy of gold" was very nice.

[@EpicTrailerMusicUK]

Zac Hawkins thanks pal 😊

[@DannyWalker1949]

This is a very interesting video on these QB8's Shot Shells. I was in Law Enforcement back in the 90's and had to use a Revolver in the Police Academy. Then immediately went to a Glock .40 Caliber. I had 2 Ruger Mini 14's that I and another officer used for Drug Entry alot of time. And we had several 12 ga. shoguns also.

[@marvindebot3264]

Ah the mighty Mini, the best all-rounder ever produced IMHO.

[@DannyWalker1949]

@@marvindebot3264 I shore like 'em. I wish I still had them too.

[@noturfather1106]

​@@DannyWalker1949my only gripe with ruger mini's is the price for individual magazines

[@WineScrounger]

One million subs One million subs Congrats. I never had sitting out in a field shooting at trash down as a recipe for success, but you’ve pulled it out of the bag for us 😎

[@taofledermaus]

lol

[@RedScaledKnight1]

5:40 I really appreciate the tactical breakdown when then wind drops your audio quality below your standards. its a tasteful and logical solution to a real problem, and you execute it very well

[@vinceo5296]

Congrats on 1M subs! Been watching for years and I don't even have a gun. I just love the science and education!

[@thomasjefferson2205]

What are you waiting for . Go out and be an American. Buy a gun . Please .....

[@adam45011]

Do you have a shotgun yet?

[@tylerbeeecher]

I love the increased amount of commentary. It was really nice.

[@T3hderk87]

Tyler Beecher but I missed the lack of uncontrolled off the cuff OG comments. The OG has nearly been the death of me on several occasions.

[@OGsDangerShow]

Sorry Derek. 😬😬😬

[@gpcaraudio]

I'm surprised how brittle that polycarbonate was. Awesome find on these rounds.

[@Ijusthopeitsquick]

Congrats on 1 million subs. We really enjoy and appreciate what you do, Jeff.

[@taofledermaus]

thank you!!

[@tokenride04]

one of my favorite parts of working nights is these uploads

[@alanpassat6759]

tokenride04

[@NoGufff]

Work WiFi? 👍

[@KingBongHogger]

3rd shift at a hotel here. Plenty of time to catch up on youtube!

[@Reckec]

Great video. I remember when these were introduced and I really enjoyed seeing such a forgotten idea brought back to consider. We've definitely improved but this idea had merit.

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@lachlan1971]

I want a level IIIA Metallica T-shirt too!

[@jeremyc.6900]

I’m sure it would be pretty easy to make your own variations of these shells. Some bar stock and a band saw would probably work just fine. I’d like to see the same setup but instead of 8 individual pieces, using just 4 pie cut sections cut twice as long. Using different materials like lead or stainless steel would be interesting. Thanks for the videos!

[@JesseAndMike]

This was awesome to see! Great video!

[@taofledermaus]

thank you Jesse and Mike!

[@stlalways6715]

You forgot to add what they did wrong!! Giving a shit what people say they did wrong...

[@matthewtaylor1357]

I kinda like the history lesson of the round in such depth

[@rustyshacklfort9508]

Yeah that's how officer Greg got that " white powder " on him . Yup it definitely was that police evidence " flower" .

[@boo-leeproductionsinc3501]

Rusty Shacklfort , yep that flour is the special kind. Lol

[@john-paulsilke893]

Bolivian marching powder. Must have several Patreon supporters from certain South American Cartels, ummmm I mean Countries.

[@ianmacfarlane1241]

I just noticed ONE MILLION SUBS - I can think of a channel that's more deserving of one million subscribers. Congratulations to Jeff & the entire team. I can still remember the first video I watched, and I can't think of an upload that I didn't enjoy. Here's to the next million.

[@charlesstewart9246]

Thank you Gentlemen . Once again,perfect evening viewing. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻😁🇺🇸

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Sweet! Thanks for the demo!

[@taofledermaus]

thank you!

[@10--50]

I used to watch Mythbusters but you're so much better!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@qwer55555555]

and again pure fun watching you guys. Thank You!

[@bloodyricho1]

The Metallica shirt slowed most of the rounds velocity 😂

[@OGsDangerShow]

With its electric metal force field!

[@mrbadx19]

just what we need, a colossal negative space wedgie of great power approaching us at warp speed... Mr. Lulu commence evasive actions!

[@Intro2Love]

Mr. Lulu. Rotfl!

[@CallofDoobie585]

Jeff / The OG! by far my favorite channel! Keep up the great work!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@OGsDangerShow]

Stay tuned for more shotgun-launched hilarity. 😎👍

[@ksgt69]

Enjoyed the extra info, hope you recovered enough undamaged quadrangles that you might be able to do something with them in the future.

[@danielb27]

Hows it feel to be the only comment that's not liked or recognized by Tao. Lol u must suck at life but I could be wrong buy a lotto ticket if u win you owe me half ... ok deal

[@willking8084]

You guys do a great job everytime. Thank y'all for the time and effort you put into these videos.

[@davidcook7036]

congrats on one million guys.great video

[@mattv2099]

mad scientifical yo

[@taofledermaus]

thank you Matt!!

[@shlonk]

I MISS YOU MA NIGGA

[@asoingbob5322]

Yo

[@asoingbob5322]

Y u no upload

[@Grabbagar670]

MattV2099: Guns & Food get out of here scrublord. git rekt

[@bowz0r]

Excellent video! I like all the info about the history of the round, and the graphics to go with it. Great job!

[@Dp0p11]

this video was really informative, i came for the fun and stayed for the fun but really apreciated the learning.

[@LYLEWOLD]

very cool. 9:51 has OG's finger ever met a hole he didn't like?

[@OGsDangerShow]

Lyle W No. Signed, Mrs. OG.

[@LYLEWOLD]

LOL. she's a keeper OG.

[@humblyhuge9786]

Rumor has it he did once and only once......damned single ply toilet paper

[@johnlbales2773]

Golden video!

[@TheOriginalCoolDad]

I think you did the vast majority right!! Thanks for another great video!!!

[@TheGreg6466]

Wow, you reloaded the little pie segments! That's amazing, you're a skilful guy Geoff, i love seeing your work, most impressive.

[@thedevildick1]

This is an awesome video, I'm glad to see Jeff going strong! Such an interesting channel.

[@taofledermaus]

thank you!

[@Tubeite]

Trivial Pursuit just got serious!

[@avenue4624]

Always a pleasure to watch these videos. I've learned alot from you guys!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@NoGufff]

Very EDUCATIONAL 😉 Thanks Jeff and OG.

[@Jesses001]

The design is not all that complicated. Harden steel cylinder in 4 parts, set of two of those. We know how fast they are suppose to be flying as well. Someone who wants a project could re-make these rounds.

[@jakeblanton6853]

Agreed... Pretty easy to create in non-hardened steel with just a steel rod of the appropriate diameter and a band saw... They are not a "quadrangle" shape though... More of a "cylindrical quadrant"... I suspect that non-hardened steel would work just as well for most uses of the projectile... Hell, I've had 7.6x51 mild steel jacketed rounds out of an M1A put enough of a ding in an AR500 plate that I quit shooting that round at the plates after just a single round...

[@coles201]

Cheers mate, was good.

[@grayedge3937]

im glad to see your still around.

[@Burden-THE]

I get a sense of frustration from you in this video. We sure are glad you're working so hard for us. Also, I liked the historical information and B reel you chose. Actually, it keeps me excited for your future videos, though I'm always watching.

[@OGsDangerShow]

Thanks Caleb! 😎👍

[@joelnert]

Congrats on 1M subs!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@RobertBirtchImperfectStone]

Congratulations on escaping the KZbin Purge!

[@taofledermaus]

Not sure how! lol

[@joshperry8433]

Great video, thanks!

[@jamesgant88]

Big congrats on 1 million! The only thing u did wrong was shooting a metallica shirt, lol it was like the thing that should not be. Gregg is a master of puppets! And Jeff you are a genius, cant get enough of these vids!

[@PsychoticBovine]

had the polycarbonate been left outside for a long time? Poly is not totally UV stabilized, so loses some of it's flexibility.

[@kenpickett9317]

Very true. Fresh polycarbonate just doesn’t fail like that.

[@XtreeM_FaiL]

Shattered bit like acrylic.

[@dio3693]

Congrats on 1 million subs!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@af22raptor23503]

Very Cool! Nice too see old tech from when I was a Young man!

[@TidusfromZanarkand]

GEOFF!!! 1 million subscribers!!! Cheers mate, keep up the amazing work, don't let this fantastic channel die

[@mistwolf]

How about a top ten shoot-off of the rounds you conasider best? A longer special?

[@albdavidt1335]

Hey, didn't I see this same video a couple months ago ??? ... oh right, that was the slug and this was... ...well they flew kind of the same ?!? Interesting, and just the same

[@exhaustus7437]

Alb DavidT I was about to ask if this was a re-upload

[@dylanzrim1011]

You must've had it muted. He said that due to age, they probably corroded together. I would've re loaded them all after the first one to be sure. But I guess they don't have the time to do that between every video

[@sonicsphincter6]

Dylan Zrim actually if you look on Taofledermaus's channel, youll see that he shot the QB anti-material slug that was supposed to fragment into the pie cut shape 6 months ago.

[@jonanderson5137]

I was going to ask this as well.

[@steelsatan666]

Great video, Jeff. Really enjoy the background information

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@donwilliams6223]

I think this is a good idea. You going into depth on the rounds and their history and how they came to be. Could open you up to a wider audience if you did this more often.

[@thedude7726]

have you ever shot dungeons and dragons dice? I think some of those dice shapes might make good slugs. can I send you some dice ( d4, d8, d10, d12, d20) to try? if you have not yet?

[@CaitiffFTW]

the dude They've shot pyramid and cube slugs. So, d4 and d6.

[@R32R38]

What's the most meaningless job in the world? Condom vendor at a Dungeons and Dragons convention.

[@thedude7726]

Caitiff alright. I still think d8,,d10, d12 and 20s could make neat molds to cast slugs

[@anaughtymoose]

They are spendy but smaller metal dice that would fit in a round are available.

[@handlesarecringe957]

Since dice are plastic and not lead or steel, I think they’d break apart or slightly melt when fired.

[@charlesmagrath5218]

5:50 Greg's hands are enormous or Jeff's are tiny!

[@Casca4795]

I COMMANDED A L.E.O. SPEC OPS TEAM IN TEXAS FROM THE 80'S THRU THE 90'S..WE USED CUSTOM BUILT MILITARY WEAPONS...SHOTGUNS AND SIDEARMS ONLY INDOORS..BUT IN OPEN GROUND SNIPER & FULL AUTO WEAPONS WERE USED...AS WELL AS A MIX OF GAS GRENADES AND FRAGMENTATION GRENADES...

[@azlaw2001]

Great video! Thank you

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@mursalot]

Would be pretty cool if you shot a piñata full of flour with these slugs

[@codylaroy1194]

Only thing you guys could do wrong in my opinion is quit. Keep up the great videos:)

[@taofledermaus]

thanks Cody!

[@scornbass1552]

I request a 000 buck vs QB-8 match.

[@adventureswithducky4088]

Well done! Thank-you!

[@golf-n-guns]

Loved the history lesson.

[@rylanstorkamp6017]

Congrats on 1 million subs maybe KZbin will start to take you and other gun related channels more seriously.

[@taofledermaus]

They were perfectly fine with our content when they accepted us into the Partnership program!

[@rylanstorkamp6017]

TAOFLEDERMAUS haha it's about time thanks again for the great content and congrats on one million you really deserve it.

[@iurii_gagarin]

anower awesome test/ see you 03/04/2018 in the forest / Sorry in the swamp you know

[@taofledermaus]

Thanks Yuri! I'll be watching tonight! Your streams start at 11pm for me!

[@AMP_7]

Congratulations on the 1 million subs, Jeff !!! Great video as always ! Cheers from a Brazilian fan :D

[@taofledermaus]

thank you very much!

[@MrOtis909]

Great vid, thanks guys!

[@taofledermaus]

thank you!

[@longdayspleasantnights9216]

Bully for you Jeffrey old boy, 1m subs is a masterful achievement

[@taofledermaus]

thanks! only took 11 years or so!

[@T3hderk87]

I thought you had already hit 1 mil a while ago!

[@longdayspleasantnights9216]

TAOFLEDERMAUS i imagine it's not about the number of subs but the quality of the content for which you will be remembered. Always a pleasure to watch.

[@charlesmiller6826]

Lol OG and his 'bad finger' don't matter how serious I am I turn back in to a 12 year old and sniker when he does that

[@OGsDangerShow]

Charles Miller 🤣🤣😎👍

[@conspiracyortiz1660]

That's why I Love shotguns ....Their Ammo is so versatile... Thanks for the video..

[@hearnjack]

Finally no clowning around, just the facts. Thank You !!!

[@dostuffz]

Hey, Could I ask you to do a little research on KZbin Union by Jörg Sprave (aka Slingshot Channel)?

[@mikkyd656]

DoStuffZ they've done some stuff together/shared ideas

[@Matt-dc8lp]

The good ol days before the militarization of the police.

[@GRUMPY656799]

militarization of the police......... I am surprised sometimes they are not mentioned as another branch of our military

[@Gray13475]

Have you seen what potential terrorist or active shooters can get their hands on today just through the civilian/citizen market in the US(Yes, that includes all of us in LE)? Bainite Level IV+ rifle plates and so forth. Vegas is a perfect example of why we equip the way we do, whether that particular event was a false flag attack or not.

[@marcosromero3738]

Gray13145 You mean our government domestic terrorist... And our politicians, all sh't m8

[@louiscypher7090]

Matt H don't break the law and enjoy life.

[@taofledermaus]

Walk in the shoes of a cop for a day.

[@writtenworlds]

Thank you for protecting us OG~!

[@OGsDangerShow]

Written Word, always here for you. Except when I’m asleep. Then you’re on your own. 😬

[@LukeTheJoker]

Great video as always! Made a mess of that fiberglass panel!

[@effen_aey_man]

Well it is true you are the source for the most exotic shotgun rounds on the planet. I mean silly putty, how would that possibly work?

[@taofledermaus]

lol

[@ethanpetefish1640]

I like the new intro🙏🏼

[@joehentalack2443]

Maybe a small drilled hole on the side and W40,to maybe make them separate..??I'm working on a copper slug to send to you guys,a Brenneke base(slug) will be shell to use,i'm putting apart a German WW2 electric transfo for the different metals to melt and cast it.Thanks to you guys for all the fun and effort you put in to shooting the best rounds ever:the 12 gauge,from the best platform ever for fun,hunt,and home defense.Greetings from France.

[@spcpitts]

I keep restarting your vids until I get an ad. I hate adds but I love you guys I hope it helps.

[@taofledermaus]

I think the ratio is a little better, I'm seeing around 1 ad in 3.2 views now.

[@Boomchacle]

is your voice slightly higher than normal?

[@TheChrisBrownChannel]

I thought his voice sounded differently also.

[@notek_music]

Probably got a new 🎤

[@Thisshitcrazybruh]

boomchacle This is an old video. He just reposted it.

[@marcosromero3738]

boomchacle Yes, i noticed too

[@idontknow1318]

let me show you it's features, Ohh wrong channel,

[@fredboat]

Just ran across this video, Enjoyed it, Good camera work .Been a fan of specialty 12 ga rounds for decades. Later from locked down again Texas.

[@dobermansnp]

Great vid guys!! Really an interesting round, it's a piece of history. Thanks for share it Jeff!

[@taofledermaus]

thank you!

[@regsparkes6507]

Are these QB-8 shells still in use today ? And I laughed to myself, when it was stated that these are used on Airplanes,....with a range of some 25 meters, that's pretty low flying aircraft ! ( I know, I know, it was a foolish joke, guys )

[@taofledermaus]

I doubt they are

[@Wetcorps]

Unless you're INSIDE the plane.

[@jetblackstar]

with snakes???

[@carpetsomething]

If someone is trying to escape in a light aircraft you might be able to put a shot into it as it taxis onto a runway

[@scornbass1552]

Far fetched. Take out an engine or the cockpit windshield of parked aircraft.

[@NezzoFTW]

3:59 am, no problem its not like i sleep anyway

[@DiveMasterJim711]

Great video me and my son enjoyed. Thanks for the great videos you make 👍

[@taofledermaus]

thank you Jim!

[@timma827]

Simple and relatively effective although it has a very niche role. I can't really imagine anytime this would work better than a bunch of 5,56 but I guess the point was it was more practical because of the availability of shotguns, and the other police history you mentioned. Congrats on 1M!!!

[@clubsport9334]

I'd like to go on a ride along with OG.

[@Blueshirt38]

Find out what area he works in, then go kill someone there. You might get him to give you a ride.

[@OGsDangerShow]

Come on by. I start tomorrow at 0530.

[@clubsport9334]

Officer Gregg I'm an Aussie living in DC. Been following the channel for a long time. I'll hold you to that one day! Stay safe!

[@OGsDangerShow]

Club Sport Anytime you’re in California you are more than welcome to ride along. I’d be honored. Cheers mate! 😎👍

[@DirtyRobot]

Club sport, Just head to a gun shop and grab a few cases of shotgun shells. Leave them in a desert area while hiding behind a bush. You should be able to lure the OG with good bait in a 200km area.

[@kentonmiles]

Aren't quadrangles used in the Stargate or quantum leap

[@3800S1]

No, they are used in the NV1 powered Diamond edge 3D card.

[@ransombot]

So your saying TAOFLEDERMAUS needs to shoot diamonds? I like this idea.

[@thatguybrody4819]

You know stargate. I like you that much more. Noone knows it anymore

[@kentonmiles]

Brodu Sullivan comet has SG1 reruns

[@thatguybrody4819]

Thanks. I have most of the DVDs. some scratched.

[@tomsikes9064]

Good stuff TaoFleder team! This is a load that needs to be revisited, oh yeah!

[@ravissary79]

Oh wow! I was thinking about shapes like this already and wondering why no one made them. I was wrong. Of course what I was thinking about was more like plated high-antimony lead alloy wedges. That was you get more weight, but it doesn't deform as much as a softer lead would.

[@USN_Ret-]

Hello, y'all

[@lonewanderer3603]

Designed to take out planes 25m effective range That's a low flying plane

[@stinkyfungus]

LoneWanderer360 Disable on the tarmac...

[@taofledermaus]

lol yeah I thought that was funny.

[@spcpitts]

it's the air to air drive by round.

[@larryking606]

Good Afternoon OG and Jeff , I believe that the initial planning of that round was a great purpose , and a true let down that it wouldn’t preform Better ! But you both gave it your best shot ! Oh a Big P.S. , A Big Congratulations on the 1Million Subs .

[@logansmith7294]

Love the videos man. Keep up the awesome work

[@taofledermaus]

thank you Logan!

[@enderkittygaming2348]

This is a re-upload I think. This whole video seems far to familiar.

[@RobertSzasz]

Ender & Kitty Gaming they did the other one, the qb slug

[@Noob0perator]

Is it just me or does Geoff sound different at the start of this video?

[@DanielTseng100]

Gian Barrass he sounds funny with a weird accent

[@thatguybrody4819]

1 MIL! Congrats!😀

[@thatguybrody4819]

Holy crap THANKS!

[@SchererK]

I worked at MK Ballistic Systems in the 90s. These rounds were cutting edge back then. Made in Hollister, CA.