The wax slug

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First time i've ever heard of em, pretty neat IMO. Ran a forum search and didn't find much, so... enjoy :)

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IIRC it's pretty simple procedure: unfold the crimps, pour in the melted wax, let harden and then re-crimp.

You can get away with using cheap target rounds and get pretty decent results.
 
I've seen this a fair bit of the internet (I've had an interest in it) still have yet to see some in ballistic gel. That would be interesting to see how they react
 
I imagine you would be better off melting the wax, remove the shot from the shells, combine the shot and wax and re-fill the shell with the wax/shot mixture.

This way, the wax/shot mixes evenly...

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Making a measured scoop, say out of a 3/4" copper pipe and endcap, should elimate the multiple scooping with the spoon and lead to more consistant sized "slugs"
 
Dweano said:
I've seen this a fair bit of the internet (I've had an interest in it) still have yet to see some in ballistic gel. That would be interesting to see how they react
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I'd also like to see a gel test, as well as 90% of the viewers of that video. I guess one will pop up sooner or later, i'll bump this thread with a video if it happens.
 
amber2010 said:
And the question is Why? Is it a matter of cost? Or just something to tinker with?
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Well what the hell. Nothing to do today so I made some. Very easy. One suggestion. I tape all around the plastic hulls with masking tape so any spillover wax comes off easy when they cool down. Just in case after firing the shell may tend to stick in the chamber if there's some wax left on them. Haven't tried them yet but one day I'll see for myself how they work.

Tom
 
Dweano said:
I've seen this a fair bit of the internet (I've had an interest in it) still have yet to see some in ballistic gel. That would be interesting to see how they react
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Beer_drinker said:
I'd also like to see a gel test, as well as 90% of the viewers of that video. I guess one will pop up sooner or later, i'll bump this thread with a video if it happens.
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Since this is a variation on the Glaser Safety Slug concept, I wouldn't be surprised if it performs in a similar fashion. Depending on how it performs on penetration tests, it might make a great home defence round that presents less danger of overpenetration and harm to innocent bystanders.


amber2010 said:
Well what the hell. Nothing to do today so I made some. Very easy. One suggestion. I tape all around the plastic hulls with masking tape so any spillover wax comes off easy when they cool down. Just in case after firing the shell may tend to stick in the chamber if there's some wax left on them. Haven't tried them yet but one day I'll see for myself how they work.

Tom
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Keep us informed, this is very interesting.


Mark
 
Glaser rounds will still go through drywall quite nicely.

theboxoftruth.com test shows that the glaser 9mm went through 6 sheets of drywall. Granted, thats far better than regular handgun ammo (all large centerfire calibers they tested went through that many PINE boards...), but hardly something I'd feel comfortable sending in the general direction of my family member (most of em, most of the time anyway)

A homebrew round is not going to make investigating officers or Crown attorneys particularly sympathetic to your cause...


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mmattockx said:
Depending on how it performs on penetration tests, it might make a great home defence round that presents less danger of overpenetration and harm to innocent bystanders.
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amber2010 said:
And the question is Why? Is it a matter of cost? Or just something to tinker with?
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Wax slugs are for door hinges, when Response Teams enter they can shoot the hinges off doors with these. The shot tends to have punch but break up right away lowering the chance that anyone will be hurt inside the room.
 
RacoonBlue said:
Wax slugs are for door hinges, when Response Teams enter they can shoot the hinges off doors with these. The shot tends to have punch but break up right away lowering the chance that anyone will be hurt inside the room.
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A breaching round fires a plastic cylinder filled with powdered zinc/steel, it will completely disintegrate upon impact. A wax slug will come apart but any stray pellets could still be moving at dangerous velocities.
 
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