Shotgun slugs may richet more?

[jcountry]

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BQY/is_11_53/ai_n20512665/

Interesting- These folks seem to think that a larger projectile which stays more stable after striking an object may actually ricochet worse than a 30-06 or similar rifle round (which would disperse more energy and become de-stabilized faster.)

-Interesting angle on a age-old concept.

 

[rjb84]

Interesting indeed. Good find on the article. I would never guess that

 

[jcountry]

Yep-

Me neither, but maybe if they are less prone to tumble and lose energy, they could go ahead and ricochet farther... Food for thought.

 

[Lost Mountain]

Sounds like something for Mythbusters!

 

[Bear44]

I hadn't thought about this, but the study does make sense and rings true to me.

 

[Ken Ford]

Doesn't work that way in a enclosed steel indoor range...?

 

[Tomthumb]

I realize this study was for the Army but I would like to see similar test with the Forrester type slug. I know they are like throwing pumpkins but they are still widely used. If one takes the time to experiment with his/her shotgun and different brands of ammo the Forrester types are very accurate.