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Fury the Punt Gun Overview

Apr 24, 2025

Lecture Notes: Fury the Punt Gun

Introduction

  • Presenter: Scott from Kentucky Ballistics
  • Focus: Introduction and demonstration of Fury the Punt Gun, one of the most massive guns ever made.

What is a Punt Gun?

  • Punt Gun Definition:
    • Originally attached to small boats, known as punts, used for commercial duck hunting.
    • Capable of firing over a pound of shot or a one-pound lead ball.

Specifications of Fury, the Punt Gun

  • Dimensions and Weight:
    • Bore Diameter: 1.68 inches (comparable to a golf ball)
    • Barrel Length: 6 feet
    • Overall Length: 9 feet
    • Weight: 150 pounds
  • Ammunition Capacity:
    • Can fire 23,000 pellets (number 12 shot) or a one-pound lead ball.
  • Recoil:
    • Produces 800 pounds of recoil.
  • Comparison:
    • 12 gauge shotgun with double-aught buck has 9 pellets, whereas Fury can fire 140 pellets at once.

Demonstration

Preparation

  • A carriage is used to absorb the recoil due to its massive force.
  • Targets: Several 55-gallon drums of water to demonstrate energy transfer.

Firing Tests

  1. One-pound Lead Ball Test:

    • Fired at five 55-gallon water drums.
    • Result: The ball penetrated the first three drums, demonstrating extreme energy transfer (~25,000 foot-pounds).
    • Location: Second range, potential permanent range.
  2. Number 12 Shot Test:

    • Loaded with over 23,000 tiny pellets.
    • Result: Produced a spread that peppered the target drum thoroughly.
  3. Double-aught Buck Test:

    • Each is the size of a 9mm bullet; Fury holds 140 of these.
    • Result: Created significant damage, with pellets visibly impacting the drum.
  4. Wax Slug Test:

    • Final shot with a wax slug.
    • Result: Generated an impactful sound and significant damage, evidenced by smoke in the grass.

Conclusion

  • Viewer Engagement:
    • Invites feedback and suggestions for future content with the punt gun.
    • Project was a year in the making, with appreciation for viewer support.
  • Call to Action:
    • Encouragement to like, subscribe, and follow on various social media platforms.
    • Merchandise available via Kentucky Ballistics website.

Additional Notes

  • Audience encouraged to interact by leaving comments and engaging with content on social media platforms.
  • The presentation incorporated humor and enthusiasm, aligning with the energetic tone of the Kentucky Ballistics channel.