The AQ-SLUG is back with a bang! A hunter's dream round

We had a few viewers ask us to demonstrate the new AQ-slugs that Ballistic Products is selling again. They are next exactly the same as the original, Italian-made AQ's so it will be interesting to see if there is any difference in the performance. I purposely loaded these lighter than normal since I didn't want to beat-up Danny's shoulder.
To find out more about these, Google "AQ slugs". I can't put a direct link due to KZbin's rules, but that won't stop a motivated shopper.
Big thanks for our Patreon supporters. This month's goodie-give-away includes the shot phone from this video as well as a couple rare prototype slugs Tim made for us, like the "Turbine" and a "Juicer". (nothing hazardous)
/ taofledermaus
----DISCLAIMER: Our videos are strictly for scientific, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Imitation of any acts depicted in these videos is solely AT YOUR OWN RISK.
We were not paid by BPI for this demonstration.

[@GoreTorn16]

Remember, if your gun shoots left, that is considered California windage.

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[@vaughngordon1489]

GoreTorn16 bro you just made me laugh out loud in the middle of a dead quiet room😂😂

[@mdshahidaneday8733]

😱

[@travisweldmaster7815]

NICE!, Or if it tumbles just call it going full out retard

[@travisweldmaster7815]

Libarded, dumbacrats

[@buffalosoutdoors]

"It's California. Our lead plates are made out of soy." LOL!

[@psykoklown874]

Soylead Green is sheeple!

[@taofledermaus]

We hate this place more than anyone!

[@skip123davis]

@@taofledermaus yeah, but i thought you guys were out of orygun? i'm in the couve: keep portland weird, so vancouver stays normal! the whole of the left coast is nuts. i'm in the tech bidness, and gawd i wish i could find a way to earn a living in wyoming! hell, even idaho. or montana!

[@shellcracker18]

TAOFLEDERMAUS move back to the USA. Preferably the Deep South. Very fun friendly

[@AverageJoe8686]

@@taofledermaus Them soiboiz gunna gitya!....with....tickles...and sunshine!

[@Twisted_Sync]

9:50 Nice catch! Didn't even have to look! This further solidifies my belief that Danny is an ultimate badass

[@hisechapman1165]

I noticed that too. For comedic affect you could compare that to my spastic self trying to do the same thing (can I say spastic or does that offend the body control challenged)

[@danmartin5504]

You are one of the rare channels I Thumbs up before I watch it.

[@taofledermaus]

thank you Dan!

[@rippertrain]

Same here. Perfect comment

[@chaos_omega]

Same. If I remember, that is. So... thanks for reminding me!

[@AMP_7]

Same !

[@gunship4720]

I do the same hahaha

[@studdaman420]

Glad to see Danny out there shooting again. Glad his surgery went well.

[@JohnDoe-vf2yo]

"Its California, let's get the left one first." - Danny That made me laugh so hard.

[@emailadmun21]

Dying laughing right now. Too good.

[@geyotepilkington2892]

@@ashIibabbitt1111 oh

[@lukearts2954]

actually, in Texas they'd shoot the left one first too....

[@nickprague1481]

It's California which left one?

[@cronos222]

" everything may not be perfect " You guys are still one of the most consistently fun to watch channels and one I most look forward to getting notifications from so you must be doing something right . Also Danny you;re a Hell of a good shot !

[@lukearts2954]

and a channel with great comparability because they always follow the same sequence. Sure not always the exact same distances, but comparable shots that give relevant information aside from the humoristic content. I'm just not sure what the prime value of the channel is: the usable review info, or the dry humour! XD

[@biteme263]

Ya, I don't watch this channel for the marksmanship. You just do interesting stuff and seem to have a lot of fun doing it. That being said you guys are better shots than you give yourself credit for sometimes. I used to do a lot shotgun shooting and it isn't as easy as some would think. Most of them are not the most accurate things in the world, don't have great triggers and you get a lot of punishment from the recoil. And you are often shooting very weird stuff lol. And Danny is very good with bead sights. I couldn't make most of the shots he does without a scope.

[@SeaWasp]

Danny is a helluva snipe. Give him a chance to recover that shoulder, though!

[@johnkangas8916]

SeaWasp c-mon buddy.... Who can make you say no when you put somthing on your mind!!! Just saying man....

[@drongojonkins8945]

Yeah Dead Eye Danny will out shoot any of us keyboard warriors that's for sure. I always cringe a bit when it seems Jeff criticises his shooting but I'm sure its unintentional.

[@antispaghettigod1201]

@@drongojonkins8945 it's just banter.

[@jakedunning9995]

9:51. Danny nonchalantly racks the shell out of the gun and catches it without looking...what a boss

[@linkbond08]

4:21 - 4:55 Looking at Jeff's shadow talking with his hands even while behind the camera 😊

[@catherineharris4746]

OMG You made me pay attention to it!😱 I hate when people do that!😭

[@petalumapapi]

I have been watching your videos for quite some time even when you were doing the Mercury videos. I know you videos are a great contribution to gun and ammunition manufacturers. You'd always amazed me of how well narrated and objective your videos are I wanna like the most about you is how Hamble and modest you are. Merry Christmas to you and your family you're the man

[@taofledermaus]

Thank you very much!

[@JeffMartin2510]

Lead on lead violence. Awesome!

[@bmstylee]

Lead lives matter

[@Ecosse57]

they gotta make a t shirt with that.

[@shellcracker18]

Proposition 65!!!!!

[@greatafricanhornedfrog2954]

"Don't lick your fingers" was my 80s europop band, nicely done as always

[@TheNetsrac]

Very nice slugs with consistent performance. As always an interesting video, thank you guys. I'm so happy to see Danny being well and back in action again ^^... I forgot to comment on the last video... Sorry Danny

[@NomDeTube]

Danny hates cans! Stay away from the cans! 😂 For my 12th birthday, 30 years ago, I got a little shell reloading station. I don’t know if that says more about the times or the location, but somehow I think I’m for the better living in a time and/or place where not only was acceptable, but normal!

[@NomDeTube]

Sans Handlebars Nice! Sounds like some nicer gear than I had. You could buy extra parts for more variety but only ever got the setup for 12 gauge. I grew up in rural South Dakota, so a kid was pretty much the oddball if he didn’t shoot. I learned shooting with my dad’s 12 gauge and grandpa’s 30-06 and 308. Maybe that explains my trick shoulder that locks up on occasion 🤔😂

[@biteme263]

When I grew up my dad had one of those little Lee Loader kits and you did it all by hand.

[@TheDeathless]

Welp. You made a joke about the left so I don't expect this video to stay monetized for long either. Keep up the amazing content. Hopefully I'll be able to help support you guys soon.

[@Benzy670]

“And our lead plates are made out of soy” 😂 That must be why KZbin has a grudge against you, Jeff, they _love_ soy!

[@toothless01]

I don't care what state you're in you always shoot the left side first... Nice job Danny (Hunter)...🤘 Awesome video as always. Really enjoy em, my daughter loves the slow motion shots... Never give up never surrender...

[@banditobigmac5429]

9:50 Danny didn't even take his eyes off that cardboard target and still cought the empty shell. Haha Effin Danny

[@wildcatindustries8030]

The best KZbin channel out there. Keep it up, happy to see Danny back out there taking shoulder pain for the team.

[@CaptHollister]

I, for one, did not expect Mr. Danny to share a fashion sense with Sheldon Cooper. I expected even less to see him make a fibreglass fist disappear... Btw, AQ stands for Aquila Quantistica (Quantum Eagle)

[@jamesortiz5388]

The ghost of MattV2099' channel was standing in those boots.

[@Raaaalph244]

James Ortiz I miss matts videos

[@tct72]

9:50 The force is strong in that one.

[@mattjenkins7216]

Glad "Dead eye Dan the Man" is back.

[@BonnieTheBelgian]

Thanks for great video Jeff, it’s always a pleasure to see Danny as the on sight shooter! You guys are awesome, keep doing what you guys love! Ps, those slugs seemed to perform great!

[@jacksands2]

And Danny doesn't even need to look to catch the spent casing in mid air, he just uses The Force... The last one was a Sith casing, but it will learn to never mess with The Danny!!! =D Priceless!

[@bobfranklin1183]

Danny's hunting variant revealed! P.S. I like your new slogan: "We don't take practice shots" Keep up the good work guys

[@nevadahamaker7149]

In case you were wondering, an ad did play at the beginning of this video.

[@moparedtn]

Man, is it good to have Danny back or what?? He's one of those guys that you could give any gun, give him two practice shots, and he'd wear out whatever target you wanted. That he's a cool dude to boot is bonus! People, this channel has consistently produced top notch quality episodes for YEARS now. Jeff and company are good people who are very entertaining as well as informative, but they're a rarity too - not the usual guys trying to prove how tacticool they are or how they're grizzled killing machines or whatever. Bravado absent, thank God. We MUST support this channel as a result. Come on, it's a buck a month. Patreon up if you like the content! It's easier than you think. Must be, I figured it out. Do it! Y'all be safe out there, -Ed on the Ridge

[@dannyakatrikerred7381]

moparedtn Thanks Ed. 😁👍🏻. 🇺🇸😎

[@andriesenator]

“Danny: hunter”. Sweet and to the point

[@hilltop4847]

Great shooting Danny!! The can shot was very satisfying to watch!!

[@edwardtiangco1445]

Welcome back, Danny.. 👍👍

[@CplSkiUSMC]

(6:13) "A bigger bulge... Feels a little better." THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!!!

[@TrikeRoadPoet]

High-speed mass accelerator video, pure 'science'.

[@duketx2000]

You guys provide great data! I am glad to see Danny back in action, keep up the good work.

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@VadarVadar]

9:51 Badass catch of the shell from Danny

[@ph143aaf]

Good to see you back Danny! I saw you came back on the last video but didn't get to say anything. Hope all is well brother!

[@robertweber1393]

Welcome back Danny. Missed ya.

[@mushroomsamba82]

Danny's a surgeon with that thing, even with the old man eyes.

[@andrewt9204]

man do I love this channel

[@jacobmccandles1767]

Taofledermaus, we get it. Slugs hit stuff, hard. Creating a slug that hit hard enough was never the issue. Finding a slug that is ACCURATE and can carry it's message 200 yards from a smooth bore, now THAT would be the holy trail! Ou are the most slug-knowledgable people on the internet. Please, let's see more 100 yard accuracy tests.

[@kasnitch]

good to see Danny back . don't know if there is any connection , but when I hear AQ, I always think of diamond drill coring bits . AQ is one of the sizes .

[@geyotepilkington2892]

The wadding hitting the soda cloud at 8:20 was incredibly cool

[@texasdeeslinglead2401]

I have say , as I watch you guys make videos i ponder what you would have thought I f you were told a million plus people would subscribe, and many many folks would tune in to watch . Jeff , Danny , and O.G. I really love your content. Thanks .

[@taofledermaus]

It's taken over 10 years go GET there, lol

[@jacksuquett1191]

That was the best "leftest California Joke" I heard in awhile. Rings dear to my. Heart since I'm from Commirfornia as well. In So Cal, so I'm deeply entrenched in the heart of the leftest capital. But we still have a few holdouts that have stuck to our rightest values here. So don't give up on all of us, cause we will not conform!! ✊

[@kschwords9223]

I shot a paper plate from 100m with a used pawn shop $350 smooth bore 870 wing master using cheap rio slugs and hit 3” from the center. It’s one thing to see you guys do it and another to get the same results yourself! I was confirming zero on my AR and though “what the hell” let’s try the 870, my buddy and I were so impressed! So naturally he tried to see if it was a fluke and sure enough he had similar results. The guy who owned it before me must’ve used it for hunting, he did a great job sighting it in. Thanks for the great content!

[@HoundDoggy]

Probably the best channel I’ve ever subscribed to, and about the only one on which I’ll watch the same video repeatedly. Thanks so much Jeff and crew,. Keep ‘em coming, and God bless!

[@gunship4720]

I don't ever watch any other gun channel really, sometimes a suggested vid of another, but for most part just you guys. And I love this channel, think a lot of others are same way. Love you guys.

[@taofledermaus]

thanks Justin!

[@nosatisfaction2278]

8:01 reminded me of that film when Jack Black held out the pack of cigarettes for Bruce Willis to target his weapon platform.

[@RAkers-tu1ey]

4" at 50, 4 shots with first try hand loads and an off center red dot. Nothing to apologize for. I nave had slug loads go from 5" at 25 to 1" at 25 due solely due to a change of wad, and 6 grains of powder. I am going to try a box of these for sure.

[@taofledermaus]

Yeah, I don't know why I was knocking it. My powder recipe was just a guestimate (based on other slugs the same weight) and it was a light load- Danny just had surgery and I didn't want to be too hard on him!

[@RAkers-tu1ey]

@@taofledermaus yep, even the column height and roll crimp depth can alter the slug flight at the last second out of the muzzle. If I were Danny, every shot would have been off a lead sled

[@tafino]

The gesticulating shadow takes this video to a whole different dimension

[@Slipknotyk06]

Good to see Danny back!

[@overlogged]

9:51 that catch tho...DAMN...like a boss...

[@jackedup8790]

Great maching Danny. Jeff the camera is working great. It sucks KZbin is being so stupid you have the best content. Theres nothing wrong with the video in my opinion. Thanks for the great video

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@zacharydevan4107]

They shouldn't be able to demonize this educational content.

[@TheWizardofWax]

The best recipes are always just "thrown together" in any kind of cooking. Don't put down your loading Geoff, you always seem so down on your humble self. You are hereby empowered to be CONTENT in the knowledge that you have loaded shells often enough to know what you're doing. Aye.

[@jeffs.6488]

Jeff: Wow there's nothing left. Danny: HeeHeeHeeHee.

[@appallokelley3207]

RIP Danny , I like watching the older videos . It makes me miss my Abuelo . 😢

[@jamesdewey3259]

Welcome back Danny. Good shooting. Neat slug.

[@paulosullivan3472]

Danny "it would take down an animal, two legged or four", seriously _stop hunting bigfoot they are already too rare!_

[@hakrj12]

I presumed kangaroos

[@michaelt6413]

Emus

[@diamondflaw]

Now I wanna see what these can do to a grouse.

[@MrBlindbird]

Watch out!...captain Obvious comming tru!...

[@AverageJoe8686]

...your...avatar....is a penguin. That is an animal that is only two legged. Clearly what Danny was referencing.

[@therealkillerb7643]

That lead plate with the two enormous pink dots looks suspiciously like an alien head. So Danny, what is the untold story here? A late night, a lonely road and a strange light in the sky... Are you re-enacting what happened next? Inquiring minds want to know...

[@dannyakatrikerred7381]

The Real Killer B 👽😉. 🇺🇸😎

[@Thorsaxe777]

Jeff, I a feeling that BPI has been watching us with the Russian casting that Cookie and I have been putting out, a serious flaw that has been revealed with your slow-motion photography is the separation of the tailwads from the projectile and how detrimental that is to accuracy. I'm not saying that the Gulandi DGS slug is of poor design because of the Italian slug or (Fire hydrant) is somehow better, it is because we have found a way of making sure that the tailwad is seated properly before the loading process. Your show is an added benefit from a loading point of view on the bench. You, Danny and Greg make things possible for us to see what happens when the slug leaves the muzzle and the dynamics of ballistic interference goes through its process. You have a great show. thanks for the combined work from all of you and the Guys. Dave.

[@taofledermaus]

I was kind of expecting to see some tail separation on these because there's hardly anything to keep them together. Just a smooth plastic stud in a smooth lead cavity. Thanks the nice words Dave!

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

Jeff & Danny great video as usual! Keep pluggin’ on despite Screwtube’s pathetic behavior, Patreon is here for you guys 👍🏽

[@user-ee9cz6mc1x]

that's a nice lead plate, the best one yet

[@AmazingMrWonderful]

It's good to see Danny (Grand Blaster D) back.

[@MerlinFox]

An overcast day, yet Jeff is casting a shadow 😱 Great to see Danny back!

[@daleb1225]

I know they fill the comments with ignorance but pandering to the comment trolls will only feed their desire to be recognized and you will never get rid of them or their comments will increase. My suggestion or request is asking you not even read the comments or only read those with suggestions for content, you are the brilliant content provider we all came to watch, please do not be influenced by the comment section.

[@thefirstmissinglink]

It's good to know somebody is producing these! I had the same idea popped into my head and was contemplating fabricating these in my shop somehow.

[@johnkangas8916]

Honestly fellas, if I could donate a few bucks, I would, I'm glad Danny is doing ok!! Thanks for the vids, fun and..... Oh yes.... FUN!!

[@tim18wheels76]

I enjoy reloading my own shotgun ammo also. My wife is of the opinion that she didn't know my birthday present,Lee Load All II, came with accessories. She is also grateful to have her dinning table back.

[@gk621]

Welcome back Danny,too bad Duck Dynasty is gone, you would fit right in there

[@kevintomes3786]

I would definitely use those. I smile when I can get a group like that with slugs. 😁 Awsome video!! You guys have a good weekend as well!! Thank You Sirs!!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks Kevin!

[@sagekibitzer8256]

Very good demo... I have found that projectiles, that have a constant weight distribution front to back/longitudinally, generally are the most accurate in rifled barrels, shotgun or not, with the proper twist rate match... And yes, a stiffer barrel can help...

[@Tellisjr]

EVERYONE GO GIVE THE HOCKEY PUCK VIDEO A LIKE JUST TO PISS OFF KZbin!!!

[@ROBV113]

I love watching the slowmo shots. At abut the 8:09 mark you can actually see the rib on the shotgun separate from the front of the barrel.

[@dannyakatrikerred7381]

Rob V. That was a blur from the barrel moving faster than the camera could keep up with. I checked the rib after seeing it myself and its solid as a rock. 👍🏻😁. 🇺🇸😎

[@anthonywstanton]

A very informative and intriguing video gentleman!

[@linuxares]

8:40, that vistling sound was just... pure satisfaction

[@brownass2]

Glad your back Danny!!

[@Tim_Lehmann]

A big shout out to Danny, Greg and Breanna. Some of the best marksmanship around.

[@charlesdillon8272]

Thank you for the excellent content folks. Keep up the good work👍

[@bobbyhuffman6742]

Good to see you again Danny!

[@dannyakatrikerred7381]

Robert Huffman Hey Robert, I'M BACK! 😁👍🏻. ☹️☹️🇺🇸😎

[@jimwilliams1536]

12 people disliked this. Why would they watch the whole video then hit dislike? Perhaps someone is purposely flagging your vids. There is nothing in your videos that could be construed as worthy of being flagged as de monetised content. Unless someone is reporting you to satisfy their own agenda. Who reports ballistic science as inappropriate content? Like really? PS Danny is a really good shot.

[@jetblackstar]

Balls Danny, your a darn good shot :D You just need little tony :D

[@ActualHumanPerson]

Seeing your arms flailing about was a treat. More please😄

[@hanschenklein8124]

Welcome back, Danny!

[@YukiTsunoda7]

*danny continues to be a freakin sniper!! well done sire*

The energy required to set a slug spinning when it is in contact with rifling does account for some parasitic energy loss, this was compounded further by parasitic aerodynamic energy loss. A slug that derives its spin purely from aerodynamics also loses some energy, but the spin rate was much less and none of the loss occurred at the muzzle, hence the energy loss was somewhat less.

[@unapologeticsouth]

I’ve watched more videos on this channel than any other channel on KZbin. Great job! Keep it up!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@Gunsmith-4570]

That slug and Danny kicked boot!

[@PikeyScott]

Fantastic video and great footage as always. Thanks!

[@ChristopherMoom]

8:25 I didn't know Phil Swift was in this video

[@DIMZEROCENT]

Great to see Danny back at it fit and well ;-)

[@steveball8553]

You guys are awesome as usual. Another great video 👍

[@taofledermaus]

thanks Steve!

[@kdigiacomo]

Lol @ 8:25 your Italian comments are funny.

[@dio3693]

"Lead on lead violence" 🤣

[@thatguyted6739]

I'm pretty sure Jeff was born ready.... ....Except for that time when he forgot to arm the highspeed!! :D

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Awesome shooting Danny !!!!!!!!!!!

[@bmstylee]

A flip phone? My dad could have used that.

[@exhoost_fume4646]

He did

[@slowpokebr549]

That's a dead whitetail deer.

[@Bou_Diran]

Great video guys~ i really get good vibes from a company that sends out products for guys like you to test. All the how's and why's in this video were quite welcome as well.

[@taofledermaus]

It's a good company. I buy all my hulls and wads from them. Always had fast delivery