We test the mighty F.A.F.O 12ga. sh0tgun slug

[@pweddy1]

When you get hit with something that drags your bulletproof vest through your intestines, you’re having a bad day.

[@george2113]

That probably stings

[@LandoFishing]

Unless it’s Tuesday

[@MrGsteele]

Gonna leave a mark . . .

[@nathanaelszafranski2261]

I appreciated that it simply took the Kevlar panel THROUGH the target!

[@taofledermaus]

Haha, that was pretty wild

[@Venomous-yp8rc]

Can you imagine? I certainly wouldn't want to.

[@ants7279]

​@taofledermaus Do you think you could get sponsored by more web sites that sell body armor to have you test them.

[@30rdmaga]

Zack was shooting like Danny today! He makes a good addition to the show I hope you have him on more.

[@taofledermaus]

thanks! He's getting better and better!

[@1982rrose]

​@@taofledermausjust stop the spelling lol

[@lolonoazoro420]

Any big slugs made out of anything harder than lead are always interesting

[@YouHaveReachedBob]

Every new slug video is fun, but when they get the design and load right, it's so damn satisfying! Perfect lead plate AND perfect watermelon shot? You're spoiling us today. :D

[@TantalusWolfram]

Imagine breaking into a house using Kevlar panels in case the property owner has a firearm. Suddenly your front panel gets bunched up INSIDE your back panel. Magical.

[@judyfps5059]

Man. Big ups to Tim. It’s cool to have seen his evolution designing slugs . Not just any slug passes through the lead plate and he’s gotten really good at various designs.

[@nelsonbergman7706]

Thanks for posting. Thanks to Tim for the slugs, to Zach for his great shooting and Jeff for his loading and filming.

[@taofledermaus]

thanks for the kind words

[@christopherch7307]

👍🐿👍

[@Scarredfan]

​@@taofledermaus what happened to Office Greg? Why isn't he no longer in the videos? KZbin unsubscribed me and I didn't realize it until about a month or two ago and haven't seen him yet?

[@deltab9768]

I like the underwater stability test. It’s like a wind tunnel test you can do at home! I also thought the air bubble it took into the water with it was interesting.

[@taofledermaus]

It does seem to help visualize if they will be stabile without any spin.

[@craigp9973]

This is probably the best slug yet! Incredible energy for subsonic load and almost an indestructible design Great vids!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@CATASTEROID934]

Damn these slugs remind me of those enormous 2- and 3-ounce slugs Remington sells for users of their massive 8 gauge Blastermaster kiln guns to blow clinker and slag off of rotary kilns and other similar plant while they're still in operation

[@bmw328igearhead]

Kentucky Ballistics. You're welcome. :)

[@TheOlsonOutfit]

I need one of these! For my uhh ummm rotary kiln of course.

[@jasonleigh4938]

​@@bmw328igearheadHas Scott got one of these?

[@Bob_Adkins]

Funny I was thinking the same thing. I cut one open, and it was a solid chunk lead.

[@jasonwhitman94]

@@jasonleigh4938he has punt gun videos and 950 jdj which is well awesome. Some silly stuff the big bores make it tolerable

[@largebills337]

These slugs are DANGEROUS 🤯 Even with the obvious instability and messy separation they stayed on target and delivered DEVASTATING damage with near zero deformation on the projectile. Outstanding work.

[@jamesputterlik225]

This was a beast of a shell. Punched the Kevlar stuffing right through that gummy and punched clean through the 2" lead plate. That's one hell of a punch.

[@MrJudder413]

Always a great night/day when there is a Taofledermaus video! Best Channel on KZbin in my opinion

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@peggymorgan6355]

Yesssss another video!!!!Jeff will always be part of these even if he isnt physically in them.

[@davidbliss8352]

I like this new guy the best out of your new guys that I’ve seen. He’s no Danny or Greg, but he’s not afraid of the camera and also a good shot.

[@zacfarris9232]

You would never guess I did theatre in high school

[@ABrit-bt6ce]

"Only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the mid day sun" as the line goes.

[@taofledermaus]

we're definitely not Englishmen! lol

[@robertfrapples2472]

Grrrrr, mate!

[@loddude5706]

Mad howls & barking from deep within Sherwood Forest's cool & leafy glades : )

[@richarddixon7276]

@@taofledermaus We never get enough Sun over here , and as usual its just started raining again . So we can't help ourselves -- must have more vitamin D . LOL

[@tambarlas5248]

Let's hear it for Clear Ballistics

[@TrikeRoadPoet]

Dead eye Zack and Jeff doing really fun science!!! The lead plate was awesome, that was energy transfer and then some. Thanks for taking us along!!!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks !

[@goldenwheeledbanshee9160]

F,A,F,O earned it's name on that lead skillet! K-pow boom said the little slug shaped like old school milk bottle. Some fine shooting Zach, Jeff u did great as always. 10, cause it's a 10 outta 10 big man.

[@markfergerson2145]

Thank you! I was struggling to remember what that slug reminded me of, a milk can. Oldies are always goodies.

[@worldtraveler930]

I second that motion!!! 🤠👍

[@zacfarris9232]

When jeff showed it to me the first time I thought it looked like a bowling pin.

[@taofledermaus]

thank you

[@goldenwheeledbanshee9160]

@markfergerson2145 back ìn school years ago, we got milk in tiny bottles shaped like that slug. 4 ounce bottles. And yes it does like like old milk cans too.

[@strydershadow391]

WOW that slug packs a punch. It went through the lead plate like a hot knife through butter.

[@thesnipercat6792]

You know, there are quite a few gun+slowmo videos which are pretty good but TFM is where you have fun, beautiful images and a load of awesome real information. Thanks Jeff, thanks Zack and last but not least Ballistic Machinist, great job man. 13:41

[@taofledermaus]

thank you very much!

[@heywardmorgan7699]

Bet that slug would make the gel block dance, well if it weren't stuck to the table from the heat. 108⁰ is getting serious, guess you can day your shooting dome really Hot Loads 😂. Loved the F.O.F.A dance, reminded me of Autumn 😅.

[@taofledermaus]

lol thanks

[@richarddixon7276]

Simply Devastating ! Zach did a fine job of managing the recoil from those mammoth slugs and those hits Zach made at 50 yards were particularly impressive . Hats off to all concerned Jeff first because it's his channel and professional quality video , Zach for the marksmanship , and Tim for the F.A.F.O slugs . I've got a feeling Danny 's watching with a smile a mile wide and his signature chuckle whenever there's an amusing comment . Thanks Guys catch You next time . Shoot Straight Stay Safe & Stay Well.

[@taofledermaus]

thank you Richard

[@CapablePimento]

Those are impressive. Thanks Jeff, as always.

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@briancox2721]

2oz of 12ga suppressed hate flying downrange is mildly terrifying. I love it.

[@kj3n569]

Another great one, FlederMausKeteers! Awesome design, Tim! For a subsonic slug those things cause MASSIVE amounts of finding out. Appreciate the dedication; even walking outside in 108° is tough. We've had some hot ones here in Florida, but that's a little much.

[@taofledermaus]

At least we didn't have your humidity!

[@Anothermachine]

😮 This is by far the best performance slug and video I have seen you shoot thus far! WOW when it sucked that plate through the wound cavity and scarier yet full penetration (O.G.) of the lead plate.....thats a spooky ass round! Great video...great shooting!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@deweyharmon4666]

Thank you Jeff for another GREAT VIDEO friend! Appreciate you as ALWAYS!! 💪👊💥

[@taofledermaus]

t hanks Dewey!!

[@SteveMacdaddy]

Great video yet again. You guys have been killing it for years now and I always look forward to seeing my notifications from you guys.

[@taofledermaus]

thanks! ! !

[@Machinereplica]

This might be the most impressive load test I've seen so far. Especially given the subsonic nature. I'd love to see the channel revisit this in the future if Tim/Ballistic Machinist makes any changes to the wad or someone figures out a better load. This looks like a fabulous lead free hunting projectile that should in theory not tear up the meat so bad.

[@paulamaro645]

That slug is a beast!

[@PanheadJeff58]

I love this channel. Have for years.

[@taofledermaus]

thank you!

[@BlueOxTrail]

Very nice guys. Thanks. Watermelon shot was perfect 👍

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@stephanmarshall8028]

Thank you Clear Ballistics! Great video!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@RANDOMNATION907]

Thank you Tim, Zach and Jeff.

[@taofledermaus]

thanks for stopping by!

[@huntertuck4276]

Glad do see your videos doing well again

[@taofledermaus]

I'm starting to see a few videos getting demonetized like the BIssell Missile, but luckily I am part of a secondary review project that reviewed it and found nothing wrong with it.

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

Fascinating! You'll get a more accurate simulation in the water drop test if you begin with the projectile completely submerged. Entrained air bubbles create their own drag and affect the observed performance of the projectile.

[@bassambouhamad7935]

My goodness very powerful and solid slug, I love it.

[@Slitheringpeanut]

This was brutal. Man, those are some solid loads! I'm glad you guys are OK, despite the heat!

[@taofledermaus]

thank you!

[@anthonycudney7718]

You said your powder was supposed to be consistent at all temperatures. If I were you, I'd never believe that. I was on Abrams tanks and no matter the outside temp, we ALWAYS entered a temp reading in our ballistic computers. I've hit targets nearly out to 4K (and once further on a dare) and I wholeheartedly believe that temperatures make a difference! Love your work. I wanna say I've been following you off and on since 2012. Great guest shooters with lots of personality. Keep it rolling 'Fledermaus!

[@taofledermaus]

I should have known better and kept the shells on ice (which we have done before with good results) Honestly, based on the accuracy we didn't think there was a problem with the wads blowing out

[@anthonybarker9123]

@@taofledermaus As the saying goes "No (accurate) data is bad data", and yours is certainly accurately collected. Now we KNOW that temperature does affect STEEL powder. GREAT work again on yet another amazing video. And maybe one of these days I'll find some flechettes to send you (in discrete packaging, LOL) that don't suck.

[@KevinSmith-yh6tl]

It's always great to see what you guys are up to "Over in the Valley". 👍

[@prjndigo]

I remembered something fun... put a second diablo head on the first one on a diablo shape with a small groove between them and wrap that with cord when you pack the cup. Wanna use non-plastic cord tho.

[@jimmyhardin6366]

Always enjoy you guys

[@theartofthereel455]

I'd forgotten all about you guys. Good video as per usual.

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@alallan7584]

That was one of your best shoots and best videos, thank you guys.

[@taofledermaus]

very kind of you, thanks!!

[@mikehunt4947]

Danny would say, "You done did good " 👍🤗🇺🇲

[@pweddy1]

Just got the specs, first thought “someone’s shoulder is going to need ice.”

[@jonanderson5137]

Yay! Recast lead plate immediately gets punched cleanly!👍👍

[@youtube.commentator]

2:00 lmao I love your channel Jeff. Thank you for continuing to upload

[@taofledermaus]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@hamaljay]

I never get tired of science.

[@Cynaephyra]

I'd like to see this design again with the center milled out a bit. Like a hollowpoint fafo lol. Maybe even add an explosive feature packed into the milled area for a little extra shenanigans.

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Very impressive. Thank you all for brave the heat for the channel. Well done.

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@BenjySparky]

Jeff and Zack, y'all rock! Love the channel and content. Peace

[@taofledermaus]

thank you Benjy

[@davidh9585]

This is the best slug I’ve seen in a long time. Nice job Tim!

[@chuckaddison5134]

Thanks for enduring the heat to bring us another interesting video!

[@6Sally5]

Great job, Zach! We understand that logistically, it’s not feasible for O.G. to be there, but you’re a very good stand in!

[@anon-means-anon]

I have used a LOT of different powders, and I have yet to find one that was truly temperature stable. A lot of them say that are but there is always a significant difference between winter and summer, some more than others.

[@taofledermaus]

I really didn't review the HS footage looking for problems, because the slugs were flying great. HAD I known there was a problem I would have put the shells on ice.

[@MiddlePath007]

The lid from that jug is in orbit

[@paulcass3180]

The watermelon shot was epic!

[@mikemcintyre9494]

That big girl has some minute of jug accuracy... Very nice

[@noahcount7132]

Heat-induced combustion irregularities to one side, this slug is impressive! It appears that the most dangerous North American game would not stand a chance if struck with a well-placed shot. 👍

[@eugeneallshouse5884]

Bravo..that was a fantastic video..the ballistic machinist knows his stuff...there an amazing slug...the slow mo was great..love yr channel...

[@taofledermaus]

thanks Eugene

[@jmoney627]

Best round ever shot on the channel hands down

[@tyguy434]

"The glue smells good though!"😂

[@taofledermaus]

Haha, well it brought back childhood memories of that goop that you put on a straw and blew into bubbles. It's probably banned now.

[@Smallathe]

VERY cool tests on a scary and elegant slug... Nicely done and excellent shooting in spite of the heat. Take care and drink lot's of water :)

[@taofledermaus]

Thanks Saar. I drank a ton of water and still ended up with a headache from the heat!

[@Mosstac]

Must be that time of the week again. I have so much fun watching these videos with my son. My only complaint is I wish you did more. However I get it, a lot goes into them and the production…..etc. anyway, god bless you brother. Can’t wait for the next one.

[@byronmartinez8192]

Mad love for you guys. Been a viewer/ sub for years, like silly putty and gum shot long. Yall make my day when you post a vid... Thank you for staying in the game

[@taofledermaus]

thank you Byron!!

[@TranceMechanic7]

Always excited when i see a new Taofledermaus video! Y'all never fail to amuse and educate!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!! !

[@billvan5219]

Thanks for braving the heat. We've been doing absolutely nothing but sweating and trying not to pass out a ways north of you 🥵

[@taofledermaus]

If it just gets back down into the 90's I'll be happy again

[@billvan5219]

@@taofledermaus same here, currently cloudy and cool but God forbid we get lightning. Have a bitchin day 😊

[@nickfranklin1867]

That's one heavy hitting slug! and relatively accurate, another great video Jeff

[@taofledermaus]

thanks Nick

[@StrangerOman]

Zack is getting way more comfortable on camera. :) Big slug, big shooting. Great first shot on a clean lead plate. Great episode.

[@taofledermaus]

thanks

[@brandonc4770]

Just a thought... I wonder if some of the glue made contact with the barrel when the plastic shredded/melted? That could certainly affect accuracy. Might be a good idea to inspect the barrel for glue residue. Great job as always!

[@taofledermaus]

I applied the glue to the inside of the wad so nothing got out

[@rainstone8762]

I love this channel, and love that you have guests on, they've been a great addition to the channel! Nothing will beat watching Officer Greg stick his shotgun hole sized sausage fingers into kevlar to "find the round" I know what you're really doing Orifacer!

[@taofledermaus]

lol thanks

[@doughenley5398]

Tim and Evan Perry always produce some amazing projectiles!

[@drfranks1158]

That was one of the best gummy bear dances yet.

[@sirskidney7998]

Just imagine if that slug was stable…Mind blown with what you achieved on the day and thanks for all the effort filming on such a spicy day. Great job 👏 🙏

[@derekofalltrades5494]

The reason you're having stability issues is because the atmospheric makeup contains too much argon, which is a noble gas. Every 42069 years, invisible argonians come out of their invisible homes and breathe heavily. This causes higher argon content in the atmosphere, which again is a noble gas, and that causes instability in shotgun slugs.

[@taofledermaus]

thats it!

[@firstknight6057]

That’s some adenoid rattling information 😂

[@paullane7489]

OG was in a punk alternative band named Noble Breath Argonians back in the 80s. They were really popular around the San Francisco area. 😂😂

[@earthwormandruw]

Yea eff those peasant gases!

[@GrizzlyHillsRadio]

*Clap Clap* FA! - FO! BIG STEEL SLUG IS GOOD TO GO!

[@joecool5034]

Awesome slug. Thanks for the video!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks

[@ChurchesMoney]

That gives me a “Sluggasm”!!!! 😮😮😮😮

[@kennyadams9741]

You had me in the first half. Thankfully it got better. Miss Danny

[@ThomasSalvas]

keep up the good work.

[@taofledermaus]

Thanks, will do!

[@pamartin]

Zach is as entertaining as OG. Imagine the two of them in the same video... Surprising (very encouraging) accuracy with the conditions. Keep on!

[@taofledermaus]

Thank! Now HE is talking about moving out of California!

[@brucecook502]

They look like a miniature Stanley Cup trophy LOL

[@lawrencekoprowski6480]

I didn't think it would fly straight to target. But it did well with stopping power 😃

[@BigDipper907]

I’m late to the party. You gotta love these FAFO slugs. Tim has been doing FAFO Fridays on his channel. But these slugs are kick a$$!!! n they def tear sh!t up. Everyone loves when something makes it thru the led plate! Zack was deadeye on the targets. Thanks for another awesome video Jefe! Fleder on Flederfolk!

[@taofledermaus]

thank you

[@EnvirotekCleaningSystems]

Wow. That was awesome.

[@dschnide49]

Poor little Teddy got a Tummy Ache...

[@pluralizor2957]

Hehe I just saw a video from 6 years ago when he would speak in a super edgy tone (quadrangle ammo) hehe so much change. Love how the channels developed and how much you have from day one seemed to absolutely adore doing this

[@thedolt9215]

This video makes my shoulder. Sad… Nice job guys!

[@wickdghost3639]

That is a wickd round for sure 👌 great shooting and great content as always Jeff 👍 I'll definitely follow looking forward to those coming out on the Market

[@taofledermaus]

Thanks! I hope he gets them tuned up

[@Lovetheducks]

I’m only two minutes in and already you are doing this all wrong. Let me explain how this needs to be done properly. I have no clue what I’m talking about just assume people always try to tell you you’re doing things wrong.

[@DUKE_of_RAMBLE]

Can confirm, this is the obvious solution. And in true reply fashion, I didn't bother to even read the comment, nevermind watch the video yet! 😎👍

[@johnsmith-gk4td]

I agree. They're probably using a California compliant flux capacitor and organic dilithium crystals.

[@Lovetheducks]

@@DUKE_of_RAMBLE well hope you actually read my full comment if not please do it was a joke. Get to the end you’ll see

[@blacklabelqlewis]

​@@Lovetheducks Look up. You'll see the joke flying overhead

[@Lovetheducks]

@@johnsmith-gk4td see you get it. Until he starts thinking out the box. They can never reach full potential.

[@chris_is_here_oh_no]

Awesome video, very impressive slugs!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks Chris

[@pezz779]

Always good mate Respect from Oz 🇦🇺

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@thomashounsome7737]

Damned impressive! Thanks for the video!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks

[@alanm.4298]

Zack's FAFO dance moves were great! 😂

[@Q_The_Rabbit]

When the first words out are "Holy crap", you know it is an impressive round. I like the Seismic rounds profiled here a few years ago. Have a Kodiak, three 600lb plus hogs, a buffalo, & a big arse bull moose from these slugs.

[@GrandDungeonDad]

These things look fun but I feel like I would be risking my barrel a bit with steel. It would be nice to see this same shape tested in brass.

[@lunarpollen]

Damn, it is a beast of a slug even at this early prototype stage... Imagine how much of an absolute unit it will be in its final, refined configuration.