12 Gauge Foster Slug in Ballistic Gel

Testing a 12 gauge 1 oz Foster rifled slug (hollow base) in a ballistic gel format at a distance of 20 feet. Using SIM-TEST Ballistic Testing Media that has been recalibrated to match the properties of 10% ordinance gelatin. Brief review pre-shot followed by evaluation of the tested media. Test gun is the Mossberg 590A1 Special Purpose shotgun, 20" barrel.

With a muzzle velocity of 1600 fps, this 1 ounce (437.5 grains) piece of lead is packing 2484 ft lbs of energy at the muzzle. We could see a 50 lb block of gel go airborne!

Filmed with two Sony HD AVCHD camcorders; HDR-CX560 at 28 mbps 60p and HDR-CX110 at 24 mbps.

EDITING: Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 11, MP4, 30p, 16 mbps.

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[ladyfeind]

hoo lee shit!

this is why the 12 ga. is and probably will for a very long time be one of the most effective weapon systems on the planet. that was just wicked the cavity was crazy!

also this was a 2 3/4 inch shell not a three inch magnum correct? jesus

[tnoutdoors9]

@ladyfeind

3" slug test uploaded 3-5-2012. If you thought the "dancing block" was fun to watch on this video, wait until you see the 3" test.

[matthewkabbash]

Great test. I am a slug sabot hunter so I found this and all your tests insightful. Just one question why the tarp? did you want to keep the ground dry?

[tnoutdoors9]

@matthewkabbash

Ground wasn't the concern, except for the possibility of the block being tossed to the ground. I need to keep it as clean as possible.

[thehotsixer]

Can you try "cut-slugs" and "wax slugs" ?

[tnoutdoors9]

@thehotsixer

I'm referring everyone to iraqveteran8888 for something like that. Those guys handle that type of shell on a regular basis.

[lukesmith587]

Forgive my ignorance, but if fired at a human target not wearing body armour ,could anyone guesstimate if it would fully penetrate and leave an exit wound? (i have no access to this weapon or type of ammunition and no willingness to ever fire it at a person even if i did have access). Thanks.

[AmericanMade72]

Talk about deadly force!

[Sora2529]

If u shoot a 12 gauge slug in an open field, how far will it travel on average before it drops ?

[ladyfeind]

@nathoniel01 lol yeah right go all doc holiday on it :)

[nathoniel01]

@ladyfeind he should try a 3 1/2" magnum 10 gauge slug lol

[sold1ier]

Jiggle jiggle jiggle jiggle jiggle, yeah!

[ladyfeind]

@tnoutdoors9

absolutely sir! i like the way you think lulz

great test btw as are al of your tests

[matthewkabbash]

That makes compelet sense. I would have never thought of that. trial and error common sense. Thanks for responding.