Steel-cored WOODEN Shotgun Rounds - UNREAL Performance!

[@taofledermaus]

Thank you everyone who has added CAPTIONS to our videos! You are awesome!

[@justanothercanuckian]

Love your stuff - keep 'er comin!

[@janronschke7525]

Looks like olive wood

[@gscapinelli9214]

I missed the "Yuooooooo Maaaaakeee it and weeeee shoooOOOOOoooot iiiiit"

[@Aussie50]

Great video!, whats the ideal diameter to machine slugs to for you to shoot? I have an idea.

[@KainYusanagi]

And thank YOU for not singing in the intro. >_>

[@jamescole8049]

Very surprising results, I certainly didn’t expect these to function so well.

[@taofledermaus]

thanks! They surprised me too

[@seanwillcott4378]

Please please don't leave youtube, I can't afford to donate but I watch all your videos and they bring me and so many other joy and entertainment

[@taofledermaus]

I'm trying!

[@petesampson4273]

An old friend of mine was a surgeon and he always said the nastiest surgeries he performed were removing wood splinters from penetrating wounds. Wood doesn't show well on X-rays, especially with the technology used 30-40 years ago, and it doesn't have that metallic "ting" when the surgeon probes the wound channel. His worst was a farmer who fell off a ladder and landed on a post that penetrated and then splintered. The guy ended up dying from infection months later. In addition to being almost impossible to find; a chunk of wood, especially from a barn, holds all kinds of nasty bacteria. Given the choice, I would take being shot with a lead slug over a wooden one or even being stabbed with a dirty hunk of wood.

[@hugoarcada]

pete sampson It is true, and can confirm. Just 3 days ago I had a patient stabed in prisiob with a wood shiv. Nasty.

[@mr.pavone9719]

You can just imagine the horrible pain those sailors went through after a cannonball splintered a railing or side of a ship.

[@DinnerForkTongue]

@@mr.pavone9719 I'd probably ask the barber to snip my jugular already. Less horrible than rot alive because of splinter infection.

[@mr.pavone9719]

@@DinnerForkTongue I read somewhere they'd just throw wounded sailors overboard and let the sharks eat them.

[@DinnerForkTongue]

@@mr.pavone9719 I can imagine that being done with the corpses.

[@HugeDisgrace]

10/10 wood shoot again

[@CommodoreFan64]

I'm currently subscribed to 471 channels, and this channel is seriously one of the most honest, and upfront when it comes to how KZbin, and Patreon work, and what people earn, and for that I say thank you, and hope you do get to make videos well past 2018, as I have enjoyed each, and every one of them. :-)

[@sbingham86]

Should have use silver instead of steel that way you could kill vampires and werewolves with on type of round lol

[@jono3952]

Bless the wood, like a wooden stake, for the vamps, silver slug for the werewolves. Both bases covered.

[@robert9595]

jono3952 okay captain obvious, you don't say?

[@petesampson4273]

You could also soak it in holy water for extra mass and effect!

[@MichaelSHartman]

You have to use oak for the stake/slug. How would a Tao bat feel about shooting a vampire bat?

[@josephwelch4302]

shawn bingham . Have to use white oak.

[@PapiDoesIt]

When it comes to the wet target, Saar's wood didn't have much penetration.

[@cronos222]

Nice :-)

[@DinnerForkTongue]

It sure failed to deliver its payload.

[@cursedcliff7562]

Get yer' mind out of the gutter ;)

[@Gottaculat]

I think if your magazines are wet, you haven't been penetrating for quite some time, if ever. ;)

[@clintallen4489]

I’ll tell you ol’ bud you got some loyal people behind you seems like it’s all positive. I got lots of kiddos and can’t afford much but you and your team are good people. I’m going to try to give.....good entertainment

[@taofledermaus]

thanks Clint!

[@Wangdoodle444]

“ I love being proven Wrong!” Ahh, the power of Science!

[@DevDog67]

I hope you are able to continue to make content. This has been one of the most informative channels for me to watch. Especially concerning ballistics and projectile 's.

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@casey197930]

"Wood on wood" pretty common for California isn't it? Lol

[@sergiovasquez298]

Legendary 10/10

[@justythrasher]

Savage

[@Hal-oy1vw]

Like Cologne

[@adolfhitler3342]

@Sonnenrad based name

[@Jadedfriend1000]

I’m confused what this means please explain

[@jbh759]

Can we get an OG funny moments compilation? I think he deserves one.

[@TheDisabledGamersChannel]

That is incredible that one of your clips is going on a Nationally Syndicated TV show, you guys are great.

[@lucky43113]

The Disabled Gamer it has been on a few times

[@TheDisabledGamersChannel]

That's awesome, never knew that, thanks

[@MichaelSHartman]

What is it called?

[@treyriver5676]

Wooden APCR (Armor Piercing, Composite, Rigid) or even a form of HVAP. add a wood plug over top and an ideal AVCR (Anti-Vampire, Composite,Rigid). Use silver instead of Steel and you get AV/ALCR (Anti-Vampire/Anti-Lycan, Compsite, Rigid ) Ready for Shadow-Run

[@thewanderer9741]

As an Enforcer (Human's tasked with keeping the peace between Vampires & Werewolves) I agree with you

[@TheWizardofWax]

I'm not a gun owner and probably won't be but I love watching you guys putting shotgun slugs (which I'd never heard of in the UK) through their paces with fun and professional quality. I will be a patron v.soon (1 on going) Love y'all from the Outer Hebrides(Scotland)

[@OGsDangerShow]

TheWizardofWax LOVE SCOTLAND!!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@stephendintino6076]

Jeff, you have my support. Have a happy, safe, prosperous new year.

[@taofledermaus]

thank you!

[@Doublezzranch]

I'm sorry to hear what's happening with KZbin and the payout. If your videos end we understand and will miss you guys.

[@sparkplug1018]

Happy to watch the ad's on all your videos, been seeing at least one ad on every video I watch. Some of the long ones too.

[@neumy1944]

SAAR and the extreme wood penatrator. Good job Saar!

[@SurvivalRussia]

Awesome High-Tech Compound -slugs :)

[@scrumpyhunter8561]

Thanks again Jeff, keep going stay strong. if I could I would

[@DabearzGold]

It doesn't matter what the video is about, I always look forward to new uploads on this channel!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks Alex!

[@elektro3000]

Pretty cool seeing my name at the end! Keep it up Jeff and everybody else who works on these, and let's hope everybody else gets the message and kicks in a few bucks to keep this fun and enlightening channel going.

[@taofledermaus]

thank you!!

[@brettlong8041]

Another pleasant surprise, you just never know what's going to work.

[@duelauto6520]

nice really from a french fan

[@luissantiago5163]

So I would guess this slug would break apart in the body and the steel piece would continue through as a small slug. That seems like it would make a pretty nasty wound channel to patch up. Fascinating round thanks for firing it!

[@Dominus_Umbrae]

Luis Santiago it'd be super nasty, IIRC bio-material causes more infections when lodged into humans. Wood splinters are worse than glass splinters so this would be waaay nastier.

[@luissantiago5163]

MrHiyaeverybody splinters in my finger is bad enough let alone my gut.

[@jacktumbleweed]

Indeed. I'd like to try em on hogs, I would guess the core would smash through a shoulder or skull pretty well. Not an optimum use case but interesting nonetheless.

[@Poppingshots]

Iv made slugs with corncobs. shave them down with a wheel grinder and Soked them with epoxy to harden. Use the federal 100 pack birdshot

[@grimfeather7969]

You have to come back! Your singing at the beginning of the "you make it we shoot it" is the hook that gets people in and it's already 100% better with it!

[@taofledermaus]

lol

[@_KeneYah]

I love how this channel specializes on shotguns, my favorite gun👍😃

[@FooBarr1]

you have our support, Jeff. Pretty sure that is cedar in that slug.

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@carbon1255]

Yeah I think so too, a very soft wood! harder wood would do even better :)

[@Paul-ey8nh]

Great Video. Danny Is Missed. Thinking of Him all the time. RIP.

[@JackThelRipper]

The 2018 phrase of the year is now “Wood on Wood” lol thanks guys for another great vid keep them coming!

[@gerythionargarys7848]

Wood on wood violence.

[@mikecarlson3575]

Well it sure penetrated nicely...

[@tr1ppl3M]

It's not going to matter at the ranges you're shooting on the channel so no real complaints but if you're goin for accuracywith the fully rifled barrel you need to have the barrel off the rest. Dosnt matter so much with the smooth bore. I'm betting you already know but barrel harmonics when the barrel is rested directly contacting something "throws" the round all sorts of ways.... Keep it up man. I hope patreon comes through cause I really enjoy watching you guys.

[@DBHHellhound]

Being shot by this... Surgeon would probably give up and say you bled out.

[@bradhaines3142]

not sure youd make it to a surgeon with that size hole in you

[@reddemon652]

Love you guy's, happy 2018 and long live TAOFLEDERMAUS.

[@Homer890]

Thank you for providing us with great content back two years ago I quoted some of the stuff from one of your slug shooting videos for a project for a shotgun class thing and yes I gave you credit thanks for being here shooting some of the coolest things and we understand your decision if you need to quit but boy would we and I’m sure you be sad

[@WPCRpranks]

Outrageous acts of science is a cool show, congrats

[@jamesgant88]

I hope you guys can keep going! I'll patreon as soon as I can,Can't get enough of your videos. these slugs were surprising! Also great shooting dead eye Danny!

[@tomaskurak6925]

Those results were really surprising to me .. what else say just another great video. Keep on guys you're great

[@jacobaubertin645]

7:16 It was cool to see that delayed reaction on the Wet Magazines. Like, you can tell the bullet is still going...still going...CAUGHT!

[@MarcelDerLPer]

i hope you stay its sad what youtube does but we have to stick together the help this channel running youtube was once a platform where hobby meets job but now its crumbling

[@MarcelDerLPer]

_We try to honor their deeds, even as their faces fade from our memory. Those memories are all that's left, when the bastards have taken everything else_

[@Kamidake83]

I hope this channel doesn't go away =(

[@T3hderk87]

Noooo! Don't leave, its such a shame to see the best go. It just blows my mind to think that a little less than 6 years ago youtube was just the half cocked web video service that no one really watched, but honestly had some of the most inspired creators around. And now, it's been regulated so hard to the point of forcing the very people who advocate for free speech to silence theirs. Keep up the good fight! Signed, A loyal viewer

[@loversheretic]

Where's the beautiful vocal intro? YooOOuu maaaaake it WwweeEEEEe shoot iiiiiitt

[@barrylitchfield250]

My wife's step dad fought in WWII in the Pacific. He was shot by a Japanese sniper with a wooden bullet in his left hand. He lost his index finger, and the bullet traveled up his arm and exited his forearm just below his elbow. It was a horrible wound because splinters of the bullet were left all through his arm.

[@pstrap1311]

I really like how Jeff will explain his theories about things and then also where he was mistaken and what he thinks he learned. That displays critical thinking and open mindedness. He's a true skeptic.

[@saartal4524]

Hi Jeff, Danny, Thank you so much guys!!!! Really - I can't thank you enough!!! Wonderful video - WAY beyond my own expectations. And although I have no idea what is the wood type (probably imported from china... got it in my local hardware shop - they don't know either!) these slugs have performed very well. I did expect the wood to survive the shot but - hey, I have zero experience with shotguns (and guns in general - shooting improvised ammo, loading, etc). Since these slugs are symmetric - as far as my small lathe can get them to be - I expected the forward facing slugs to fly true as their center of gravity is ahead of the center of pressure - that was sure FUN to see I was right about that! Brilliant testing and I especially loved the "wood on wood" shot as you defined it - wow... I was sure the slug would shatter into a dust cloud... As for the last announcement at the end of the video - WOW... that's bad, really really bad news You guys are RARE even on the great YT platform - and you provide makers like me with a super unique opportunity. I would NEVER be able to test these ideas without your help guys!. Not in a million years, as the saying goes - not only because shotguns are highly restricted in my country but also because high speed footage is so expensive, even a rental one. Also, firing ranges will NOT accept improvised ammo so there is actually zero chance of such tests being performed in Israel (as far as I know). I don't know how many subscribers really know the amount of energy involved in making those videos so let me give you guys a small peak: There are many costly expenses required: materials to be bought, petrol for the car, electricity bills, and a lot of effort put into making the creations you are filming, not to mention the huge amount of time involved. Jeff, Gregg or Danny (and others) have to drive to the spot, make a lot of preparations, and invest a lot of time - not even to mention the movie editing. I don't know how much time it takes Jeff to make these wonderful videos - but It takes me about 3-4hr to edit a 6-7minute movie. Yes, I'm not puffing up hot air... it does take me that long and I'm new but rather experienced... and if anyone can make it faster- please teach me! Hence, I truly hope that patreon, instagram or some other platform will take over and allow for such movies to be created and except for a small, understandable, fee - will allow the ads to fund the makers. Still, people (yes YT is not an entity - it's people!) get greedy and hence this attitude that I find to be truly rude, especially since YT is NOT creating anything on it's own but relies on it's makers. Yes, they have buttons and conferences and such but that's not "making". My 2 cents... OK... enough rambling... got stuff to make:) Saar

[@taofledermaus]

We didn't have a single failure - I showed every shot we took. So far your slug-making skills have been remarkable! I was nervous about how badly we'd get hit on Jan 1. For whatever reason, our earnings per 1000 views have been cut in half for the last 3 years every January. Sure enough, it was cut in half again this year. Hopefully we can get some more Patreon supporters and I can find other places to post the videos. It is a lot of work, I work harder doing this than at my old job. (which had health insurance, retirement, etc) Glad you enjoyed the video. Again I was amazed!

[@saartal4524]

Agreed Jeff - it's a lot of hard work to make these videos. I really loved the video!!! I'm not sure if it's slug making skills or shear luck... I guess if all goes well and you keep shooting these wonderful videos we may find out ;) Also - SORRY - forgot about it! - I have a video on making these slugs and I can't recall if I forgot to send it to you or what... anyway, I've made it public on my smallathe channel if you or anyone else is interested. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWjak5ehgbube9k I really hope Instagram or Patreon (or someone else) will have the sense to make a better creator platform. I know Instagram is now allowing uploading of videos but I have no idea if they are monetizing them. Keep us posted! Thanks!!! Saar

[@ZeroDrizzy]

Danny is always so enthusiastic lol

[@1golfbag]

I can only imagine how well those slugs would have worked with Ipe wood (Brazilian walnut) It has the same fire rating as concrete and steel! It is so dense that it will not float. Very heavy could probably make a solid slug without the steel core. Not sure you can turn it on a lathe though. This wood has to be predrilled and screwed into place. Nails will not penitrate because of its density. I hope things look up for your channel I get excited every time I get a notification of a new video. Maybe one day I will be able to donate your way I would hate to see you go!

[@davelowe1647]

Makes me wonder what a stainless steel shell with a tungsten or lead core could do?! Good work yet again EPIC content

[@frankwebster2876]

You guys are amazing.Thanks.

[@davidmcintosh19]

We gotta do something about all this wood on wood violence.

[@robert9595]

Takacon #woodslugsmatter

[@MichaelSHartman]

It wooden do any wood to try.

[@hugoarcada]

Wood will keep blaming the Steel for the violence, but it is their nature.

[@iyaayas200]

always look forward to all your videos. have inspired me to start reloading again

[@elliott5056]

what happened to the beautiful intro singing?

[@taofledermaus]

I try to be unpredictable lol

[@adamfrye4250]

I was gonna comment the same thing. Just doesn't seem right without the angelic singing.

[@sneakhyperion9297]

Next one will be him dancing

[@doctorwarpspeed8779]

I had to go back a few videos just to get my singing fix

[@cmaugle]

Have OG & Danny sing it next :)

[@davidcrunkmd]

Ive heard stories of if stalks of hay or grass flying clean thru telephone poles during tornadoes and storms. I will not be surprised at anything i see one this channel! Love your vids guys, keep it up!

[@dimduk]

Thank you for all the videos, you guys are the best, this is a great channel.

[@larrytemen4789]

❤️ Danny 😢 miss ya buddy

[@gabrielgonzalez1993]

1 million coming up!!! Congratulations on your success especially being on Outageous Acts of Science !!!

[@gglovato]

I.miss your ttt bids. They were very interesting and science-y

[@rovertkralc1]

So in effect, you have two types of damage: internal splinters, and a hole that goes all the way through. Very nice.

[@AdamCeladin]

Haha i have series called You make i Throw it :D great job my friend

[@dougalexander7204]

Danny!!! that’s why...

[@cerberus7.625]

Wooden Slug for Vampires, Candy Slug for Clowns

[@mre.w.2850]

Dannys tacticool hat right there haha awesome video as allways jeff 😎😎

[@akbuilder7626]

7:38 That's for all the truck drivers out there. 😉

[@dannyakatrikerred7381]

AKBuilder762 Hey. When ya gotta go......😉👍🏻. 🇺🇸😎

[@bensmith4563]

piss jug yes I can't say that I don't have one

[@ta65mail]

Really like these slugs. They seem to be a very good penetrators with rifled barrel.

[@Billthebaker420]

Keep up the great work!

[@Rusty.1776]

2018 predictions, had we only truly known... Cherish ALL of our time together💚

[@gotindrachenhart]

Jeff, if you move to another venue please give us plenty of time. I don't get to watch videos as much as I used to so it could be a month or more between views for me. I wish you guys all the luck in the world. It's shitty what the tube is doing to a bunch of channels that helped them get big in the first place. Your channel is so unique and so much fun. Please consider moving on to some other place rather than stopping production.

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@asdf12347109]

"wood on wood........ uh Crime" not wanting to joke about hate crimes lol

[@seanmills7255]

Awesome slugs again by that man! Cant wait to see his next idea and cant wait to see the episode of crazy acts of science!

[@gregj6542]

Danny looks like the type of guy who’s into Steel Flame. Those bracelets, my man.

[@LukeTheJoker]

The pack of cards target is a new favorite!

[@Tim_Lehmann]

Judging from how Danny is dressed you should get even more velocity in the summer. Especially in CenCal. Tomato country is hot!

[@mrheart4242]

Wooden bullets work well and inside a target they shatter. They were outlawed in military use. Due to the injury type. Splinters are the byproduct. The largest issue is the expansion of the wood in humidity. It will not fit through the berrel if it is soaked for a extended period of time. Also moisture can get to the powder and primer if stored moist. Wood is like a sponge. Store cautiously in a very dry area.

[@robertzeurunkl8401]

For a scoped shotgun, I'd recommend some see through scope rings. These let you use the iron sights for up close shots, and then the scope for longer range.

[@blackriflex39]

Cloudy is perfect for the chrono sunny is when I use my shades.. I leave the sticks in the chrono and tape a aiming point to not go below . With the sticks still in there it makes lining up the shot easier gets rid of this err readings for the most part... love the videos man keep it up and you'll be on the science channel...

[@taofledermaus]

It's good for the chrony but bad for the Chronos! Almost too dark to run the camera at higher framerates.

[@juppschmitz1974]

So sad to hear, that you are considering to stop making videos! :-( Keep doing this crazy sh*i! Even if it's only once in two month!

[@devinovermeyer6080]

Super cool as always!!!

[@drecknathmagladery9118]

I wouldn't want to be shot with that so much internal splintering

[@UnDeaDCyBorg]

Sad to read about the financial troubles given you seem to enjoy what you're doing. As for the slugs, the guy seems to know what he's doing. Not bad.

[@iflycentral]

Is a real shame what has happened to the average KZbin creator. Keep it up Jeff.

[@weezerfan999]

I Fly Central; what has happened?

[@iflycentral]

BancroftOutdoors Ad revenue has dropped off, and some advertisers refuse to put ads of "controversial" content. Ex. Guns, war, politics... ect. I have even had to force manual reviews on some of my flight sim videos to get ads back up on them. It is even harder for firearm related channels like this one.

[@carolynmmitchell2240]

I Fly Central well they refuse to put ad rev on small channels, but if they are a large liberal channel or a channel that has a television show they have differing stances

[@iflycentral]

That is mostly true, however, my channel is MUCH smaller that Jeff's and I still get adds on most of my stuff. I guess because mine is flight sim content it is not as heavily scrutinized. That being said; all producers should have equal opportunity at revenue. If you get the views, you should get the adds.

[@JermStone]

I got wood watching this.

[@dannyakatrikerred7381]

Jerm Stone Watch out for splinters! 🤣. 🇺🇸😎

[@JermStone]

Gotta watch where I STICK the thing I guess. XD

[@dereine1971]

wanna see more apfsds stuff..... i miss the homemade rounds who are made to punch through metal . love yourvideos taofledermaus!! greetings from germany:)

[@taofledermaus]

thank you!

[@snowcoalRC]

cant wait till 1M subs

[@mack7963]

3:54 "right through the 2 x 4, thats wood on wood" now i cant stop seeing the name taogaydermaus

[@robotslug]

Neat video, I'm most impressed by the 1990 edition of Soldier of Fortune though! Lol.

[@Kr-nv5fo]

Has Saddam GONE NUCLEAR? :D

[@EdwinSarkissian]

It’s not what ur country can do for u, it’s what u can do for ur country. #merica

[@lakeschoolrestorationchann1567]

It's sad to see corporate greed screw over content providers. There are so many good channels out there, it would suck to see more of them call it quits. Hopefully KZbin doesn't buy Patreon and do the same thing with it that they did with KZbin. Anyway, Thanks for the great content :0.

[@joshman9757]

Lake School Restoration Channel Hey

[@chriswilkin1357]

Rest in peace Danny. Thank you for your service sir.

[@outragequitter5027]

KZbin is killing everything I love 😭

[@lonnieporter8566]

KZbin is killing THEMSELVES!

[@joshwise6127]

Look at you guys getting all adult like with a real intro sequence

[@justinspringstun5836]

Owww Danny was living life on the edge for California! Open carry! My word is California in the United States still?? Hehe just kidding I’m spoiled when it comes to concealed or open carry. Anyone In Arizona can carry both ways anywhere not personally prohibited by a property owner or government organization. So I always carry never had a carry permit and I’ve been stoped by cops they never say anything about concealed carry in AZ. I may be moving out to Cali at some point I hope I can get a permit in CA. God willing right. Much love Jeff you’re the man!! Love u too Danny!!

[@dannyakatrikerred7381]

Justin Springstun Thanks Justin. We were on private property with the owners permission, so no problem with open carry there. Here in Californica, we must carry concealed otherwise. Don't know why you would want to move here, but if you do, check the local CCW regulations. Some places won't issue a permit. ☹️. 🇺🇸😎

[@justinspringstun5836]

well, Danny the oldest reason a single artistic man would move to LA a gorgeous blond woman I'm desperately in love with and the hope of scoring a job with her thriving YT channel. I plan on returning to AZ to buy non-commie regulated guns with my family's help, Im a little hesitant to transport my HK-91 to CA but well see, I feel unconstitutional laws are not legal and I will chose if I feel like taking the risk... haha but seriously, Danny, you give me real good vibes I perceive you would be a great friend, I have much love an respect for you Gentlemen. And thanks for the heads up on the shall issue areas in CA, I will be looking to live in an area that approves my right to keep and BARE arms. :) -Justin.

[@lil_kadaver]

Love the pink hat!!!

[@nestle161]

That was awesome!

[@TripleSuccotash1]

I LOVE how these gun channels get more views than my regular gaming channels, keep up the good work Jeff!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@theglurgle]

Bweiss1234 Ya know except for every single top gaming channel! Tfm is great at but don't be a fanboy!

[@DankGrips]

When you get new projectiles to shoot do you take a couple out with a batch of different projectiles you've previously got to get some tests in so you can see what happens on camera and next time you go to shoot the new set you'll know how to properly load them? For example getting cobalt slugs in at the beginning of January and brass the next month would you shoot a brass slug or two with the cobalt set as a test to make sure you're good? Of course you would still have the footage to compile for the full video so it wouldn't be any true waste.

[@FingerAngle]

Will the pellet geometry self-right if not going true from the start? I know they fly well forward or backwards. I'm wondering if they would have any value out of a catapult. I know darts launch very well out of catapults from hands on experiments. Typically catapults put back spin on projectiles. That can create magnus. I think I can get a catapult to throw spirals by using a side mounted sling. I'll have to try that. I'll also have to see what the pellet geometry does with both sling configurations.

[@eloquenthillbilly]

3:46 FINALLY! AMMO THAT ISN'T FOR LEFTIST! Also RIP vintage SOF magazines lol