The Black Scarab 12ga. Slug - Supersonic Freight Train

Today we have a guest shooter who contacted Gregg to do a meet-up. We decided to let Jeff take all the shots even though he never shot a 12ga slug before. This is another creative design by Evan Perry who has created many really oddball projectiles for us to demonstrate.
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OG's Channel:
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[@jefferymekinda14]

Jeff and Greg, thank you again for the invite and giving me the opportunity to spend some time with some quality people. It was more than I expected and just can’t express how grateful I am for getting to join you two.

[@stambutv6175]

You are nice shot mate, hope to see you again on this Channel.

[@scrappydoo7887]

Good shooting 👍👍

[@mhoop1]

One of the best parts was slowly watching your scalp turn color to match your shirt! jokes aside, what a great opportunity! like a field trip for adults!

[@justinbellpa]

great shooting

[@Mortiis558]

You seemed like a natural fit and like you have been taping with them for years! Great job shooting and talking!

[@hallofo8107]

"Shot him right in the Black and Decker" needs to be a new euphemism... Great video as usual TFM crew, it's nice to see new guest shooters!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@afterthought3341]

@@taofledermaus Where do all these old vests come from ? Vests are considered an illegal weapon in my country penalty is up to 25 years in gaol and / or $25000 fine . 🤷 🌞 🐩 Freedom please 🙏. 🥺

[@wilsonrawlin8547]

Hallofo Agreed! Good one! ;D

[@bmstylee]

I heard OG had a band called Armeture. It was mostly post modem industrial thrash. They mostly played the dive bar scene in Germany. I might be thinking about someone else.

[@texasrex2222]

I always get a kick out of OG introducing the rounds when Jeff puts the tabletop overview before it lol. You guys do some great informative and entertaining work, thank you!

[@ericsfishingadventures4433]

I was in a band with officer Greg, but we quit before we started. Let me say this he shoots about as good as he plays guitar 😛.

[@MrTruckerf]

"Officer Greg is the best guitar player who ever lived" -Jimi Hendrix.

[@rsrrhino]

For never shooting a slug before he did great. Very cool projectile.

[@TafferBoyElvis]

First slug I ever shot was at an old yellow pages book, and it scared the stuffing out of me. Blew the yellow pages apart and scattered phone numbers from Tooele to St George, or thereabouts.

[@MrTruckerf]

@@TafferBoyElvis First slug I ever shot was at a stack of old VHS TV tapes. It penetrated through all ten seasons of 'Friends', and actually improved a few of them!

[@stephenschenider4007]

I mean, how is it any different? By the time you feel any recoil bullets have already left the barrel so.....Shooting is shooting.

[@texpatriot8462]

It kind of looks like a Black Rook. I wonder if he could make a "rook" fly right. Those crenelated walls would tear stuff up.

[@chrisdavis3642]

That's a good idea!!

[@getfucked3559]

Entire chess set of shotgun rounds

[@baikia777]

Some of the fragmenting rounds they shot previously look like a rook as well. For example the copperhead round or something. I think there's also one that looks like a fat pawn lol

[@ScottKenny1978]

The Queen or King could be real fun, the crown points already there and a filler like the Cor-Bon PowRBall.

[@vinceofdeath1361]

I was thinking exactly the same thing.

[@jamesbromstead4949]

Shout out to The Rhinestone Hurricane for another "Killer" slug design. Good works guys. That was Greg and Jeff, and his other brother Jeff.

[@taofledermaus]

Another one for this shelf

[@TheRhinestoneHurricane]

Thanks ☺

[@TheRhinestoneHurricane]

@@taofledermaus I don't have a Black Scarab slugs to put on the shelf 😒

[@onpsxmember]

@@TheRhinestoneHurricane What was the original name of the slug beforehand?

[@TheRhinestoneHurricane]

@@onpsxmember I called it the Black Beauty 🙂

[@stanleydenning]

When a projetile hits a human at that volicity and that much force, a kevlar vest does no good. The ribs are broken and forced into the lungs and heart. Causing irreparable damage. In other words, the victim is dead. Even though the slugg did not penetrate the body. It's called blunt force trauma. Like getting hit by a freight train.

[@RANDOMNATION907]

The hydrostatic shock lacerates the the spleen, liver and pancreas too.

[@MrTruckerf]

Good comparison!

[@Simp_Zone]

Lol

[@noahcount7132]

Evan did it again. The 'black scarab' is a performer. The new and improved Jeff, nominated to do the shooting today, turned in a good performance as well. Way to go TFM.

[@DinoPwn]

Would love to see an updated compilation video of the most devastating rounds

[@saltyboi2435]

definetly

[@worldtraveler930]

I second that motion! 🤠👍🇺🇦

[@scottteams3361]

I have been watching for what seems like a decade now and have never NOT been entertained. And this channel gave the informational super highway the great OG and his danger show! Need I say more? Excellent as always, I sincerely thank you for all of the wonderful content over the years!

[@taofledermaus]

thank you very much Scott!!

[@scottteams3361]

No Jeff thank you sir! I said in my comment about a decade and I mean it. You are one of my go to channels that I watch everyday along with OG and your content has helped me through losing a few close friends. And I just really wanted you to know how much the channel means to me and how great the content is. And don’t let that go to OG’s head…. because I am just a regular guy who likes ballistic cannon science experiments and the effects they have on random objects. No one special at all. Life-time sub. If I am ever out that way would love to meet you guys and come watch. A very sincere thank again, keep up the great content!

[@ryanwilson_canada]

Learned a new word today. Lol. Great video as always Jeff and company, Evan's designs never disappoint. Hope everyone is staying safe, and taking care.

[@taofledermaus]

thanks Ryan

[@PSUQDPICHQIEIWC]

Wow! Rifling really helped with the soda cans. I'd love to try that out sometime, but the stores around here only have smoothbore soda.

[@StealthMode139]

This look to be a promising new slug design. Ty for sharing

[@Burno420]

Love the videos man, the different perspectives from shooting to bullet impact as well as the classic banter between Jeff/Geoff (apologies) and OG. Love from UK.

[@taofledermaus]

thank you! !

[@Ntynn9999]

Always something interesting when it comes to the rounds that he comes up with. Crazy.

[@TheRhinestoneHurricane]

Thanks, I have all sorts of things in the works 😉

[@Ntynn9999]

@@TheRhinestoneHurricane keep up the awesome work! It’s always exciting to see what you have in store!

[@TheRhinestoneHurricane]

@@Ntynn9999 thanks ☺️

[@andrewdobosz3682]

Impressive, entertaining, hilarious and educational as all ways! Thanks guys!

[@taofledermaus]

thank you very much Andrew

[@jeffslaven]

This channel, and OG's channel, are two of the main reasons that I watch KZbin!

[@OGsDangerShow]

Thanks Jeff. I know you’re just here for the heavy “Jeff” content. 🤟😎

[@jeffslaven]

@@OGsDangerShow Haha!

[@F3YAW]

Hmmm. Office Greg wasn't the only finger wiggler on this one. Jeff seemed like a real nice guy. Great vid.

[@izzyplusplusplus1004]

This is one of the best looking slugs from an aerodynamic aspect. In my humble opinion, they'll fly straight smoothbore. Have not watched it yet, will admit my wrong if I am wrong

[@lukesalazar9283]

Good call!

[@BenjySparky]

Jeff and Greg y'all rock! Congrats Jeff on the invite you done big! Love the channel and content! I'm here for the algorithm! Peace

[@taofledermaus]

Thank you Ben

[@ishnifusmeadle]

That's amazing you guys gave time and face to face connected with a follower. Even more amazing that you gave someone else the honor of doin the shooting and being the c star (obviously the slug,star b, and Brandon,star a). To yall this may just be alittle fun range time/hobby/work but to many of us you guys are bigger stars that typical Hollywood. I'm sure he'll cherish that time for the rest of his life.

[@OGsDangerShow]

Thanks for watching and stopping by the comment section. 😎👍

[@derekwilcox2202]

Excellent video,plus Greg's comments 👍👌🇬🇧

[@taofledermaus]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@JohnLeePettimoreIII]

those "doll(s) sitting on the gel" shots are NEVER going to get old. it makes the fart-joke loving, 10 year old inside me laugh every time.

[@taofledermaus]

lol

[@butcherbaker4258]

That's super cool alaska population wise it's a small place, I have lived all over alaska (Anchorage, Wasilla, live in palmer currently, valdez and Cordova) it's awesome to see a fellow Alaskan and American on a great show.🇺🇲

[@jefferymekinda14]

I grew up in Valdez. Hmmm, why does your name sound familiar?

[@theproduct8375]

Hats off to Bieber! They slap the gel and he rides the wave like a pro! Jeff was pretty good too🤘👊

[@wilsonrawlin8547]

Serious damage in the ballistic gel. Doug you are HILARIOUS Bud!! You and Jeff are the supreme YT reigning channel. Love your channel as well OG! Another classic and tons of informative shooting data/skills.

[@ditchdigger93]

Another fine video and looked to me like a slug with some real promise. And thanks again Greg for dropping by when you came through Kansas and spending some time with a fan. Hope you get some good use out of the (Care Package) I sent home with you, and I got a neat surprise in the mail today that is truly appreciated. Stop by anytime you're in the area and keep the videos coming. I always look forward to the next one.

[@johnathanwells7363]

Jeff and the camera guy have almost the same voice. And have a very similar manner of speaking. After four or so years of watching y'all I gotta say I kinda got a confused 🤔. Great video as always. Love seeing Evans creations in action

[@TheRhinestoneHurricane]

Thanks :D

[@taofledermaus]

I can barely speak coherently most of the time. lol

[@tommorningstar6373]

Evan Perry is a super genius of slugs. Clarence "Kelly" Johnson is an apt parallel. That is one handsome round. Excellent guest shooter too! Color me impressed.

[@taofledermaus]

thanks Tom

[@josephmartarella1993]

OG and Jeff are straight up real people. Much respect OG to you I wore the shield(Ret.) so I know the sacrifice so thanks for your service.

[@OGsDangerShow]

Thanks for watching and stopping by the comment section. Glad you dig the show. Stay safe out there, sir.

[@Sableagle]

Wrapping the gel block in baling wire? Alright, now I'm actually curious as to what thickness and type of wire it could break and what types and thicknesses would slice the get and stay wrapped around it.

[@worldtraveler930]

I like the idea of a pants leg better myself!! 🤠👍🇺🇦

[@safetyfirstintexas]

barbed wire would be like a cheese cutter and jell block would be in slices.

[@vfs9357]

Wire over gel is a no go I guess. But put a board over the gel, then apply the wire. This may work

[@rickjames7391]

I'm very interested in this experiment. We see how far it launches a barbie, but she's light. I bet it easily hulks through denim when a slug is passing through the block.

[@Tenright77]

On Ballistic Gel Containment; Try "Pantry Hose", which is more durable than normal hose as it is intended to carry pantry items close to the body. Ie; Tins of tuna and sardines...

[@moparedtn]

*Jeff!* How very gracious a pair of hosts Gregg and Jeff are - and Gregg allowing his trigger duties to be manned by "Jeff2" shows levels of great hosting you won't see much of anywhere else! Great episode just because of that - so Evan's Black Scarab ripping hell out of everything is just icing on the cake! Thanks as always fellas. 🙂 - Ed on the Ridge

[@taofledermaus]

thank you Ed!

[@MoldyStir-Fry]

Office Gregg in a lab coat is something I need in my life.

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Tough slug. Good stuff gents

[@taofledermaus]

thanks

[@chrisconsola5306]

Thanks guys. You're the best.

[@taofledermaus]

thanks Chris

[@richavic4520]

Your genuine realness is one of the reasons I enjoy the channel. On top of the science. It was decent of you to let Jeff guest fire today's projectile, and nice job to him.

[@taofledermaus]

thanks Ric!

[@bullittdog4352]

Great stuff as usual..it’s crazy how similar the Jeff’s voices were, when the camera was on the targets I couldn’t tell who was talking.

[@numbnutz9398]

Could have called this one the The Black and Decker Wrecker. 😄

[@1SeanBond]

Sure appreciate these amazing vlogs, It's really hard getting good quality slugs & sabot in Sask Canada especially nowadays lol it's crazy...Luv&Peace, Cheers

[@theelwhastrummer7166]

This is the cool part about KZbin channels, where they are hosted by real people and others get opportunity to hang out and also participate in the fun. I am super entertained by this channel, and even more so this time by seeing Jeff appear on it. Maybe he'll become a "guest shooter"..!!

[@taofledermaus]

Jeff is just in the area because of work, I think he lives in Arizona.

[@theelwhastrummer7166]

@@taofledermaus I really enjoyed last couple of vids I've watched where you guys had "guest shooters". Thanks 👍

[@Christopher_Hampton]

What a good team you guys are. So awesome how interactive yall are with your subscribers. Great video

[@taofledermaus]

Thanks! When you type out a comment, we think it's important to read it otherwise WHY leave a comment at all! ?

[@richardhowell2607]

That's awsome fella's. That's better than meeting Santa Claus. Love the new Black Scarab . Great American know how.

[@TheRhinestoneHurricane]

Thanks 😊

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

Awesome!👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸

[@georgemannsr8708]

Another outstanding Video !

[@taofledermaus]

thank you George

[@PaulCarm]

So apparently the mass accelerator works for more than our two usual mad scientists.

[@garmancathotmailcom]

If you've ever seen an arrow shot in slow motion that little shockwave dance the slugs are doing is mild in comparison.

[@simonbach3618]

Try pouring balistick gel in to a pvc pibe and see if it can contain the expansion, from a slug.

[@joshvandruff1790]

I guess you could say that this slug is a Black and Decker wrecker. Definitely a mean round. Keep up the awesome work! 🤘🏻

[@TheRhinestoneHurricane]

Thanks ☺️

[@Aaron-ts4fr]

Thank you for showing the round installation in the casing. I like how the fit and finish looks. Another amazing episode guys! Thank you for your time and letting me enjoy these!

[@taofledermaus]

thank you Aaron

[@hiddentruth1982]

they remind me of a chess piece, like an upside down castle.

[@dacian.dan.13]

That's an instant burglar checkmate if I've ever seen one.

[@Sableagle]

@@dacian.dan.13 That'd be Lismate, not Checkmate. Checkmate comes from _Sheikh maet,_ meaning dead King. You're talking about a dead thief, _liss maet._

[@timbourque5095]

Much more going on with the guest shooter ! Great guy super cool great at hitting the bull's eye common sense and understands consistency ??? Something else is going on here ..

[@TheGeekiestGuy]

Another awesome video, guys. This scarab looks like a ripper for sure. Thanks, Jeff, Jeff and O.G.🤙🏾 Oh yeah, and thanks Evan for the round. You do dope work, sir. 👌🏾👍🏾

[@taofledermaus]

thank you!!

[@christiangraham4579]

Great video guys! Jeff number two seems like a great guy! Fits in well!

[@Steve-jy1vd]

I like Red Shirt Jeff. Great job Jeff! Glad you added the contradting colors to the gel block. Helps tremendously for visibility

[@Da_Shark]

this Channel is extremely wholesome and actually very useful for anyone in the ballistics industry and of course EXTREMELY useful for anyone doing anything involving shotguns or shotgun slugs

[@taofledermaus]

thanks Jack!

[@ibetatestedyourmother]

The wad on the first rifled shot hitting the liquid yeeted itself off the planet. That was awesome.

[@MrTruckerf]

Very thoughtful and generous of you guys to let Jeff shoot that shoulder-killing beast! He will think twice before doing that again! Great video; I enjoyed it!

[@taofledermaus]

thank you Dale!@

[@stanleyromanowski9816]

Thanks guys, for another interesting, informative, and entertaining video! Love the running commentary.

[@taofledermaus]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kimgriffith1054]

I am impressed with Mr. Jeff. Well done sir. As far as the slug, I am in. I would use it. Thank you, lots of love to the crew

[@ankersimonsen1601]

Nice watching you shoot Jeffery .. O. G. is good at showmanship, but you are a very good match for him. I always enjoy watching Taofledermaus, and with you it was no different (pardon my english - is not my native language).

[@spulamander]

Nice shooting! You and OG have a lot in common with the finger thing. Hope we see you again.

[@alanmoffat4454]

THATS ANOTHER GREAT ROUND 👍 AND A CONFIDENT GUEST SHOOTER .

[@honkerman74]

An excellent film as always gentlemen. The science of ballistics is absolutely fascinating and you make it entertaining as well.

[@jb6748]

Just watching this and it is one of my all time favorite episodes. Your guest was glowing, even through the sunburn. Anyway, he kinda represented my appreciation for what you guys do. Thanks for the fun and science.

[@taofledermaus]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Strutingeagle]

Notice how Occifer Craigs humor revolves around putting the aiming point on a live person?

[@toxified3937]

The way it shatters, pretty easy to assume how deadly they would be.

[@zymo5576]

I dont think you get enough credit for you table talks about the slugs at the beginning of the video. Informative, visual, well shot, and its usually my favorite bit of the video, yes i'm a nerd. Been a watcher for a few years now, love this channel.

[@taofledermaus]

thank you Zymo!

[@TrikeRoadPoet]

Great vid, fun guest shooter, and OG was in top form. Jeff had a serious loading on that round and it showed with the power of the impact! All in all, another fun and informative excursion into the world of sub sonic and full sonic exploration.

[@taofledermaus]

thank you!

[@bluefalconssuck5881]

Officer Greg... One of the best Cow-Bell players in the underground music scene.

[@th.burggraf7814]

Now, *that* was an entertaining video. Shout-out to Jeff, he did pretty well. His "I can't stop putting my finger in there" gave me a good chuckle.

[@taofledermaus]

lol thanks!!

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

How did I miss this one? I know, Yt and their iffy notifications. Damn I love this channel! Nice shooting Guest Jeff! Hard to tell which Jeff is speaking, sounds so similar until Camera Jeff laughs. OG should do stand up, hilarious! Love the ballistics, banter, and the amazing slugs made by Evan. Stay safe all, God Bless

[@AmbuBadger]

My ex was into shooting and I never knew! She had one just like this, but it was maybe for a 37mm or 40mm. Had to be a less lethal round, it was made of rubber. Funky smell, too...

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

Baton round

[@ericsfishingadventures4433]

I make my own soft plastic swimbaits from plastisol and while it would be expensive (but likely cheaper) I agree it would be an interesting Ballistics experiment!

[@taofledermaus]

The first thing I learned was to not cook it in the house. lol It might cost half as much as clear ballistics gel if I can figure out how to cook almost 2 gallon batches of it. Bait Plastics has been pretty cooperative and has offered to send samples of all their different plastisols. If it works out, it might open up a new market for their stuff.

[@barrandilltanathlas1177]

OG from the Danger Show survived the Apocalypse. Look at the size of that Radiation counter on his wrist.

[@LYLEWOLD]

"It's a clean hole", OG's next band

[@Steve-sd7wk]

Always a good day when you get a new Bing bang video. Thank you for your continued efforts.

[@numbnutz9398]

Bing bang? Do I sense another Who_Tee_Who fan?

[@TechandTools1]

Really enjoy you channel, been watching for years. Evan makes some awesome slugs, thanks for all the science and entertainment 👍

[@taofledermaus]

thank you!!

[@robertfrapples2472]

Glad to hear someone finally has a clue as to what "spalling" is. The word is misused in a variety of scenarios.

[@taofledermaus]

So are so many misused terms. "Point-blank range" which is just using zero holdover, "electrocuted" when it was just an electric shock. etc.

[@ianphillips2443]

Yet another great and entertaining episode, good job visitor Jeff!

[@taofledermaus]

thank you Ian

[@rougeleaf555]

Miss seeing you test the rounds in the water test tube. Thanks for sharing all you do, makes my day!

[@clydecox2108]

okay the guy from Alaska was kinda funny. But no one comes close to officer Greg when it comes to serious humor. "O G" is the king

[@rob6850]

Thanks for cranking out these videos! Always an entertaining lesson.

[@taofledermaus]

thanks Rob

[@cgamejewels]

It was a setup. Jeff thought he and Greg was going to get coffee and he ended up shooting slugs. ROFL. This was awesome. I can't wait to see what's next.

[@thinkingbill1304]

Oh man! "On Any Sunday" and mentioning Kelly Johnson! Awesome.

[@eggnogfrog]

Thanks for all the great videos!

[@taofledermaus]

OH! thank you for that. You may be the first person to ever use that!

[@wtcamer]

Super cool video. He got comfortable really fast. Good to see!

[@rikertvonfulton16]

Thank you TFM for the great video . Really liked your slug display.

[@taofledermaus]

thank you

[@surfbyrd1]

I love you guys! Keep up the fantastic work!

[@72polara]

Jeff was a great shot and great personality. You guys always seems to have fun, especially with a guest.

[@jasonleigh4938]

Pretty impressive projectile. Great video guys 😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸

[@taofledermaus]

Thanks 👍

[@KartiacKID]

Damn, that round caused Spaulding from overpressure without using explosives

[@master_moose]

Holds a Rook chess piece: "looks like a scarab, right?"

[@goldenwheeledbanshee9160]

Man I was going 2 rate u low on this 1, but even if he's never shot a slug before an he wore gloves an pulled a couple shots if he's good enough 4, you an officer Greg he's good enough 4 me Jeff. 9/10 BIG man. Big slap therapy with this slug!

[@AdMan-The-LabRat]

Jeff you are the Kelly Johnson of slug testing, in my humble opinion thanks keep fighting the good fight stay safe stay vigilant peace out

[@taofledermaus]

I'm more of the guy that screws on the altimeter in the factory. lol

[@loddude5706]

Welcome aboard Alaskan Jeff - I've no doubt the 'Gucci brothers' will find a rather 'tasteful' model of sun hat for you! : )

[@curtmurtha3236]

Awesome shooting. Good job involving fans of the show!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@lexidecimal9941]

Very cool show guys, nice to see Greg's band auctions working out the process.

[@taofledermaus]

thanks