Author Topic: The lost art of "Cut Shells" (Read 2600 times)

s2srea · « **on:** February 13, 2012, 09:04:00 AM »

Low on slugs or '00' buckshot, etc? Economy collapsed? Threatened with invasion? Need to hunt bigger game? Try this:

I can't say I'd actually try this with my Mossberg before I actually needed to, as I'd be weary of using ammo in a way that it wasn't intended to be used. But if I needed to, this is a good one to store in the back of my cranium I think.

s2srea · « **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2012, 09:10:14 AM »

I'm also going to look into if this tactic is specific to double-barreled shotguns or not...

Busillis · « **Reply #2 on:** February 14, 2012, 01:21:12 AM »

Watched the video. "Cut shells in a nutshell."

Video demonstrations are a good way to learn about guns. It's like you're right there.

It's mentioned that single barrel works: http://www.go2gbo.com/forums/index.php?topic=178695.0

Telesphorus · « **Reply #3 on:** February 14, 2012, 07:36:05 AM »

I'd be very careful with any improvised ammunition. Especially on anything that might get jammed up.

SeanJohnson · « **Reply #4 on:** February 14, 2012, 07:53:11 PM »

Wow.

I will have to remember that one.

Still not sure I understand how it works, but the end result is impressive.

Telesphorus · « **Reply #5 on:** February 14, 2012, 07:56:00 PM »

Quote from: Seraphim

Wow.

I will have to remember that one.

Still not sure I understand how it works, but the end result is impressive.

When the power explodes the front of the cartridge containing the shot holds together because the gas escapes through the cut - the front of the cartridge is shot out intact.

SeanJohnson · « **Reply #6 on:** February 15, 2012, 06:46:41 PM »

Quote from: Telesphorus

Quote from: Seraphim
Wow.

I will have to remember that one.

Still not sure I understand how it works, but the end result is impressive.

When the power explodes the front of the cartridge containing the shot holds together because the gas escapes through the cut - the front of the cartridge is shot out intact.

So is it the plastic that does the damage, or is it the pellets, or does it all hold together to o the damage?

s2srea · « **Reply #7 on:** February 15, 2012, 07:37:30 PM »

Quote from: Seraphim

Quote from: Telesphorus
Quote from: Seraphim
Wow.

I will have to remember that one.

Still not sure I understand how it works, but the end result is impressive.

When the power explodes the front of the cartridge containing the shot holds together because the gas escapes through the cut - the front of the cartridge is shot out intact.

So is it the plastic that does the damage, or is it the pellets, or does it all hold together to o the damage?

Yes, I think its the pellets. The cutting, I believe, gives a more accurate, concentrated, and powerful hit I believe.

SeanJohnson · « **Reply #8 on:** February 15, 2012, 08:25:13 PM »

I accidentally hit some button, and all of the sudden was taken to a screen that said, "You will no longer have to read any post by s2srea."

This was accidental.

Does anyone know how I can un-do this???

SeanJohnson · « **Reply #9 on:** February 15, 2012, 08:27:14 PM »

Quote from: Seraphim

I accidentally hit some button, and all of the sudden was taken to a screen that said, "You will no longer have to read any post by s2srea."

This was accidental.

Does anyone know how I can un-do this???

I figured it out :read-paper: