What is the best 12 Gauge shotgun slug to stop a vehicle?

ATN082268 · August 21, 2015, 02:14 AM

idek · August 21, 2015, 03:09 AM

Kinda weird question, and I have no personal experience, but if I had to guess, I'd start with these:

Brenneke Maximum Barrier Penetration Magnum: designed to do what you're asking (works with any barrel)
http://www.brennekeusa.com/cms/max-barrier-pen.html

Another option might be these:

Dixie Terminator: 730 grains of hard cast lead designed for killing tough dangerous animals fast (rifled barrels only)
http://dixieslugs.com/products.html

T. O'Heir · August 23, 2015, 01:04 PM

That doesn't happen even in movies. No slug nor anything else will ever stop a vehicle. Physics doesn't allow it.
Shoot the driver and you have a completely uncontrolled, one ton plus, projectile.
You can break a vehicle, but that won't stop it.

Dragline45 · August 23, 2015, 04:20 PM

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That doesn't happen even in movies. No slug nor anything else will ever stop a vehicle. Physics doesn't allow it.Shoot the driver and you have a completely uncontrolled, one ton plus, projectile. You can break a vehicle, but that won't stop it.

I don't think he was implying to stop it dead in it's tracks, but disable the vehicle. In that case ideks recommendation of Brenneke slugs is the best choice. Load up an 8 shot semi auto shotgun with those, and you got yourself one hell of a vehicle buster.

g.willikers · August 23, 2015, 05:08 PM

This question has popped up on other forums.
The best answer was that the only way to be sure of stopping any vehicle is with the brakes.

dakota.potts · August 23, 2015, 09:14 PM

I have no personal experience to back this up, but I worked with a guy who was in the Coast Guard. He told me their Interdiction boats in California carried Rifled Remington 870s with copper sabots

shortwave · August 23, 2015, 11:45 PM

Any slug capable of penetrating a radiator will eventually stop the car.

bamaranger · August 24, 2015, 12:08 AM

On the right track. Any "projectile" capable of penetrating to and into the radiator, will eventually "disable" the vehicle. The Achilles heel of any liquid cooled motor. A stone could do it.

Intending/attempting to "stop" a vehicle with conventional/typical small arms, bad tactics. I am acquainted with such a case, where the vehicle (admittedly a big one, as in 3-5 ton type truck) , well riddled, went 15 miles or more, and stopped 'cause it ran out of fuel. I was told a bullet had holed the side saddle fuel tank.

When it was over, a very terrified hitchhiker baled out as the driver was taken into custody! No LEO knew the hitcher was aboard.

Water-Man · August 24, 2015, 01:07 AM

Don't know if it would stop a car. but I'd try the Dixie Terminator Slug.

foolzrushn · August 24, 2015, 05:10 AM

Before fuel injection, taking out the carburetor would stop fuel flow immediately with a good chance of fire. There were also distributors mounted on the front of the engine on Fords. You just had to aim at the right area and be lucky enough to penetrate a sloped hood and or the radiator support. I think much easier with a rifle, and much easier to take out the driver.

Now with fuel injectors, there is a much lower profile to stop fuel flow. But who hasn't heard stories about some large bore rifle smashing a block. I think for the most part, untrue.

August 21, 2015, 02:14 AM	#1
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T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	That doesn't happen even in movies. No slug nor anything else will ever stop a vehicle. Physics doesn't allow it. Shoot the driver and you have a completely uncontrolled, one ton plus, projectile. You can break a vehicle, but that won't stop it. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

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dakota.potts Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2013 Location: Keystone Heights, Florida Posts: 3,084	I have no personal experience to back this up, but I worked with a guy who was in the Coast Guard. He told me their Interdiction boats in California carried Rifled Remington 870s with copper sabots __________________ Certified Gunsmith (On Hiatus) Certified Armorer - H&K and Glock Among Others You can find my writings at my website, pottsprecision.com.

August 24, 2015, 12:08 AM	#8
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,300	more On the right track. Any "projectile" capable of penetrating to and into the radiator, will eventually "disable" the vehicle. The Achilles heel of any liquid cooled motor. A stone could do it. Intending/attempting to "stop" a vehicle with conventional/typical small arms, bad tactics. I am acquainted with such a case, where the vehicle (admittedly a big one, as in 3-5 ton type truck) , well riddled, went 15 miles or more, and stopped 'cause it ran out of fuel. I was told a bullet had holed the side saddle fuel tank. When it was over, a very terrified hitchhiker baled out as the driver was taken into custody! No LEO knew the hitcher was aboard.

August 21, 2015, 03:09 AM	#2
idek Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2009 Posts: 903	Kinda weird question, and I have no personal experience, but if I had to guess, I'd start with these: Brenneke Maximum Barrier Penetration Magnum: designed to do what you're asking (works with any barrel) http://www.brennekeusa.com/cms/max-barrier-pen.html Another option might be these: Dixie Terminator: 730 grains of hard cast lead designed for killing tough dangerous animals fast (rifled barrels only) http://dixieslugs.com/products.html

August 23, 2015, 11:45 PM	#7
shortwave Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2007 Location: SOUTHEAST, OHIO Posts: 5,970	Any slug capable of penetrating a radiator will eventually stop the car.

August 24, 2015, 01:07 AM	#9
Water-Man Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,126	Don't know if it would stop a car. but I'd try the Dixie Terminator Slug.

August 24, 2015, 05:10 AM	#10
foolzrushn Senior Member Join Date: April 29, 2015 Location: middle of the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 396	Roadblock! Before fuel injection, taking out the carburetor would stop fuel flow immediately with a good chance of fire. There were also distributors mounted on the front of the engine on Fords. You just had to aim at the right area and be lucky enough to penetrate a sloped hood and or the radiator support. I think much easier with a rifle, and much easier to take out the driver. Now with fuel injectors, there is a much lower profile to stop fuel flow. But who hasn't heard stories about some large bore rifle smashing a block. I think for the most part, untrue. __________________ If you feel that you're pretty important...you should think about your significance to the Universe....and re-evaluate ! certified 'soap welder'