When trying to compare one shell to another, I would rather see a slower release of the shells . Easier to gauge the spread. Nice video. I'll be on the lookout for Barely Legals
If you notice on the shells wrappers, there labeled 1 through 24. Each number corresponds to the effect that canister shell will perform. Seems they stick the sticker on the cardboard sleeve of the shell as well before its wrapped to avoid confusion.
My favorite shell's are actually from Italy.. I'm lucky to acquire them from friends that also are pyrotechnic professionals. I have been looking for one particular shell called bunker busters, loud with color...
The amount of composition is a biggie but the amount of clay and its compaction in the end plugs makes a difference too. Good clay costs...and manufacturing time too... Always good to see the recommendations from Cody. Find some you like and buy a bunch.
@@scottgalbraith7461 then don’t get double breaks, in my opinion they look and sound really good but if you don’t like them then don’t get them but they are a bit overpriced
Hey Cody you want to be careful pulling apart anything with a break charge. They contain flash powder which is much more reactive than black powder and will explode even if not not confined (unlike black powder). You want to be breaking it apart with copper tools instead as a start.
I try to remember that 500 gram, 60 gram etc are legal limits to define the catagory of firework. It doesn't necessarily guarantee any actual contents whether the manufacturer markets it that way or not. To see a 60 can weigh in at 58 is very impressive. Venom shell kits are only 40 gram shells, good for volleys, but I've watched their price vary from $68 a case to $149.
I picked up Exterminator 5” shells today at Red Apple fireworks in Flint Michigan! They are Megabanger brand, exact same shell as the barely legal. Can’t wait for tonight.
The 10 is a factory indicator however not necessarily for the lift charge in China when they’re getting put together by individual workers they go in piles based on effect each effect having a number and when the shells are put together in a kit after labeling they can make sure they are labeling the correct shell effect with the correct label and brand
I can't wait for the 4th this year I just ordered 25 12" DR11's from Motar Supply. I'm gonna build my first milkcrate rack to compliant my 20 shot rack. I'm also driving out to The Fireworks Superstore out in Hannibal again totally worth the 3-hour drive. I gotta say if I hadn't found your channel last year I wouldn't have known about that gem.
I'm still just a really big fan of the excaliburs and nishiki willows. Bought a case of excals and half a case of nishiki willows for the 4th this year. But gonna try to broaden my horizon on shells. Death shells are so hard to get your hands on these days
I doubt he can give anything away first off he has to buy with his own money and he would have to have it shipped on a semi to you because it's explosives. What he could do is partner will the fireworks store and maybe they could give away a gift card or in-store credit but even that is a long shot
I wish I could! But @TheRealCMoney is right. I’d have to ship hazmat, and even gift cards are tough because what if someone wins but they live 500+ miles away from a Phantom, TNT or other store?
There's not enough of a difference between the various types of canister shells to make stressing over which ones to buy worth it, IMO. They are ALL pretty damn good. And most of them are very similar in performance. I recommend buying those you can get the best deal on. For me, those shells are usually Brothers "Quest" or Megabanger "Exterminator" cans. While there are shells out there that have slightly bigger breaks or create a bit more noise, the two shells mentioned above give performance that is plenty adequate and costs much less than some of the "grail" brands people obsess over that are only marginally better.
Awesome video 👍, love it when you open up and compare and we can see how they are built up etc. Crazy when you fire them all up at the same time 👌 great job as usual.
Fireworks Superstore Starr Fireworks Red Apple Fireworks Those seem to be the most popular across the nation. People travel all the way from Cali to shop at Starr lol
@@ceese9089 I have seen people hot glue them together then turn upside down and run hot glue from the crate to the tubes....they are like cemented in after that and a one and done...good luck bro...
I am a chemist and the barely legals althought it looks like mill BP it isnt, its part dark aluminum flash with some BP mixed in which make for an impressive break
You gotta get away from those zip ties man. Ive never had a failure with packing tape and its 10 times faster. I could hardly tell a difference with the shells, they looked good but you shot them all at once so i couldn't tell...Can you do some more side by side comparisons?
cody, if using milk crates would it be ok to run duct tape around the edge of the crate and the outer tubes to pull them together tighter and help keep a tube from jumping?
PyroMichael19 lite a few off the other night in my opinion they are great shells it’s noise difference compared to a 4 inch can is definitely noticeable. Breaks were nice, some better then others not really such a size difference compared to a 4 inch canister but overall a solid hard hitting canister shell.
So I was in my local fireworks store and the had these just plane black box with a nice tube and some 6pack shells wrapped in the same red prizem wrapping but were in named for $19...could these have been kits that were broke down and sold ....Same effect also...please let me know good deal or not...
You can easily hear the difference in the shells break charge and the lift charge with the Barely Legal! I am pretty hearing challenged and that was very obvious! Wow...that dudes stand might have a run very soon! Hell I might jump in the WRX and go buy as many cases as he has!
You should always prepare for WHEN something goes wrong, not IF...eventually a shell will cato and send 25 mortars literally everywhere. I don't wanna pull a safety police, just wanna watch out for a fellow pyro!
@@Jonathan_Camps Though that is true for the most part, in the event of a cato it will not only swell (in the case of canisters, they often "banana" a la looney toons) but push all of the other tubes in the vicinity out of the crate...I've had it happen lmao
Hey Cody, how do I get in contact with you to try and schedule a future date to drive out and do a night of fireworks with you? 🤔 I'm in California but I'll make the drive regardless
Barely Legal is clearly the better shell but I enjoyed both. Phantom has some impressive canister shells, I'm just not a fan of how overpriced their products are.
Hey cody i lOOved the video, I know this is a stale question but i love bottlerockets maybe even more than anything. But bottle rockets are so over looked by everyone else there is no video i can watch to satisfy me????? anyways im asking if you can do a video about bottle rockets.
He said by far these are the best canisters. But who remembers when he said the "death shells are the best on the market" when he made the video on em?😂
Cody, showtime brand is mostly all I’ve ever shot, due to my stores around my area. Was wondering your thoughts on showtime brand. Love your videos keep up the good work !
If you liked this video feel free to share it with a friend! Or don’t :(
Hey man keep up that grind the vids are awesome!!
I wish you could tell me the best fireworks outlet for twin city’s folk in WI.
stoovidular I’ll be out there towards the end of summer I believe :)
Keep it up you have the best fireworks videos out there.😃 I watch them everyday😃
For another video can you open up a 6 inch canister from giant panda , love the vids btw keep up the work 👍
You should definitely do more of the “what’s inside” I find those to be really interesting and somewhat exciting
The 10 sticker is probably so that they know which effect it is
If you don’t share it though... I’m taking all your fireworks.
No plz
You should go to LA and do illegal fireeorks
BET,🕹💣💥✨❇🎇🎆
NUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
No please don’t please
When trying to compare one shell to another, I would rather see a slower release of the shells . Easier to gauge the spread. Nice video. I'll be on the lookout for Barely Legals
Agreed.
Agree. I would also say stand further back so we see the whole thing.
If you notice on the shells wrappers, there labeled 1 through 24. Each number corresponds to the effect that canister shell will perform. Seems they stick the sticker on the cardboard sleeve of the shell as well before its wrapped to avoid confusion.
My favorite shell's are actually from Italy.. I'm lucky to acquire them from friends that also are pyrotechnic professionals. I have been looking for one particular shell called bunker busters, loud with color...
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The amount of composition is a biggie but the amount of clay and its compaction in the end plugs makes a difference too. Good clay costs...and manufacturing time too... Always good to see the recommendations from Cody. Find some you like and buy a bunch.
Willow is the #1 effect 🔥🔥
Bigger fireworks shells sound
Bomb
That was a great video young man. Video evidence before the what’s inside, no brainer. They get ya on the thump, but cheat you on the star count.
You should get the black cat "the patriot 6 inch canister shells" most of them are like the barely legal shells but double break
Good idea I like neon Diablo 5"
@@noahcastella4829 I like them too
I find double breaks lose some bang to split the break. I would rather hit 2 cans at once.
@@scottgalbraith7461 then don’t get double breaks, in my opinion they look and sound really good but if you don’t like them then don’t get them but they are a bit overpriced
Don't get me wrong. I like that effect, but I always found dollar for dollar I got more buying single breaks and shooting more often.
Omg ridiculous I like the 5 inc feels like little more lift and boom thanks for that demo appreciate awesome
Hey Cody you want to be careful pulling apart anything with a break charge. They contain flash powder which is much more reactive than black powder and will explode even if not not confined (unlike black powder). You want to be breaking it apart with copper tools instead as a start.
nice flash break in those
Wow. That last one was super impressive
I try to remember that 500 gram, 60 gram etc are legal limits to define the catagory of firework. It doesn't necessarily guarantee any actual contents whether the manufacturer markets it that way or not. To see a 60 can weigh in at 58 is very impressive. Venom shell kits are only 40 gram shells, good for volleys, but I've watched their price vary from $68 a case to $149.
I picked up Exterminator 5” shells today at Red Apple fireworks in Flint Michigan! They are Megabanger brand, exact same shell as the barely legal. Can’t wait for tonight.
They ass
My lock n loads were 5” and had the red wrap. Must’ve been the “barley legal” shells in there...
CodyB has become the Pyro man!
The 10 is a factory indicator however not necessarily for the lift charge in China when they’re getting put together by individual workers they go in piles based on effect each effect having a number and when the shells are put together in a kit after labeling they can make sure they are labeling the correct shell effect with the correct label and brand
I can't wait for the 4th this year I just ordered 25 12" DR11's from Motar Supply. I'm gonna build my first milkcrate rack to compliant my 20 shot rack. I'm also driving out to The Fireworks Superstore out in Hannibal again totally worth the 3-hour drive. I gotta say if I hadn't found your channel last year I wouldn't have known about that gem.
Thanks for these vids Coby , I went to pyrumth for my fireworks
Hope you got some goodies! :)
I meant Cody 😂 sorry
I'm still just a really big fan of the excaliburs and nishiki willows. Bought a case of excals and half a case of nishiki willows for the 4th this year. But gonna try to broaden my horizon on shells. Death shells are so hard to get your hands on these days
I like how they looked when they all came out
You are going to Hollywood
The “10” may be an indicator during production how much lift charge to add. Since it came out to 10 grams.
Had the barely legal 24 pc kit for the 4th and holy bangers. ... I also recommend the star spangled bangers by showtime brand
Cody have you tried the new 2020 geisha shells by red apple? You should try them they are pretty good I have vid on them on my channel
I haven’t tried them yet but soon I will!
100 percent need to do a top 10 best canister of 2021 and do a what's inside! Very interesting I really enjoyed this
Can you give away cakes and shells kits or anything cool
Who gets good fire works he should give away cakes and shell
Its expensive
I doubt he can give anything away first off he has to buy with his own money and he would have to have it shipped on a semi to you because it's explosives. What he could do is partner will the fireworks store and maybe they could give away a gift card or in-store credit but even that is a long shot
I wish I could! But @TheRealCMoney is right. I’d have to ship hazmat, and even gift cards are tough because what if someone wins but they live 500+ miles away from a Phantom, TNT or other store?
Visa gift card?
I gotta check the barley legals 5" cans for sure but definitely appreciate the growler from world class!
Love ur vids cody
Can you do a comparison from a 5 in to a 6 in
58 grams. That's very good. Like to see them juice shells up a bit. Push the envelope. 60 plus grams. Cody. Make your own shells, you got this.
There's not enough of a difference between the various types of canister shells to make stressing over which ones to buy worth it, IMO. They are ALL pretty damn good. And most of them are very similar in performance. I recommend buying those you can get the best deal on. For me, those shells are usually Brothers "Quest" or Megabanger "Exterminator" cans. While there are shells out there that have slightly bigger breaks or create a bit more noise, the two shells mentioned above give performance that is plenty adequate and costs much less than some of the "grail" brands people obsess over that are only marginally better.
Man 1 minute in and 23 views
Man 7 months in and 30,000 views
Them Barely Legals are nice!
Awesome video 👍, love it when you open up and compare and we can see how they are built up etc. Crazy when you fire them all up at the same time 👌 great job as usual.
You should definitely do one about what’s the best firework store in the USA
Fireworks Superstore
Starr Fireworks
Red Apple Fireworks
Those seem to be the most popular across the nation. People travel all the way from Cali to shop at Starr lol
Thanks I live in Iowa so I don’t get to experience the firework stuff only far away we sometimes do our own but it’s hard
The ten is on the shells is because it is the effect
What’s wrong with the milk crate racks? I been using them for years and never had a issue.
Neither have I! Just some folks don’t like them lol
Kinda sketch, some of the tubes like to jump when a canister goes off which loosens the rest of them
@@ceese9089 could you glue them together and cement them in place?
@@ceese9089 I have seen people hot glue them together then turn upside down and run hot glue from the crate to the tubes....they are like cemented in after that and a one and done...good luck bro...
@@CodyBPyrotechnics I think they are very smart, compact and very sturdy....
I would buy all of them
can you try to find the biggest firework shell you find?
If you get the chance get the tiger DNA shells. They are the best shells I have found in years hands down
I am a chemist and the barely legals althought it looks like mill BP it isnt, its part dark aluminum flash with some BP mixed in which make for an impressive break
You should try “the zombie shells “ by four seasons fireworks
How do you like them?
Great show, and info. Love your program.
Your videos really help me out a lot
Have you done a video on “neon nishiki shells”? Looking at getting them for the 4th.
You gotta get away from those zip ties man. Ive never had a failure with packing tape and its 10 times faster. I could hardly tell a difference with the shells, they looked good but you shot them all at once so i couldn't tell...Can you do some more side by side comparisons?
Zip ties are just easier for me; I hate tape lol
Should do a vid with red apple fireworks 5 inch vs 6 inch camparison
You can buy Lock n Load buy one get 2 free for around $199.99 at Phantom... So that's like 69 bucks per box.. The best shells on market to me
Is there a how to video in creating those crates to hold a bunch at once together?
It’s just a milk crate with 25 tubes!
I got 5 inch Calevera this year
cody, if using milk crates would it be ok to run duct tape around the edge of the crate and the outer tubes to pull them together tighter and help keep a tube from jumping?
I think barely legal is better but both a GREAT!!
Just got me a sleeve today boys!
I think that the better question is which shells not to buy. Might be easier
EARLY SQUADDDDDD LOVE YOU CODYYYYY💯💯💯
I just got 3 cases of the barely legal shells 72 of them and I can’t wait for the 4th of July 🧨🔥🇺🇸
Lmao yesterday I picked up 3 cases myself!
Buy one get two free 👍🏻
Warren Terrell same here 🙏🏼🔥
PyroMichael19 lite a few off the other night in my opinion they are great shells it’s noise difference compared to a 4 inch can is definitely noticeable. Breaks were nice, some better then others not really such a size difference compared to a 4 inch canister but overall a solid hard hitting canister shell.
Warren Terrell well good to know I can’t wait to try them out video of them will be on my channel closer to the 4th of July
Can you please buy and show some dirty dozen canister shells?
Barely Legal vs death shells!
That wouldn’t be a comparison, it would be a murder. LOL
CodyBPyrotechnics Barely Legal Shells vs. Other Shells? 😅😅
@@CodyBPyrotechnics so which is better? I just got death shells to try them out i was dissapointed. I like the imperial dragon xtreme better
M@nio You probably got the new version of the death shells. The 2018 Version of the Death Shells were the actual bombs
@@jsiaiiexknznss do u know of any hard hitting cans for 2020?
Why don’t you like the milk crates tubes ?
So I was in my local fireworks store and the had these just plane black box with a nice tube and some 6pack shells wrapped in the same red prizem wrapping but were in named for $19...could these have been kits that were broke down and sold ....Same effect also...please let me know good deal or not...
Quick question Cody. Why don’t you like using the milk crate racks?
It’s not the safest way to do it but then again it works and I’ve never had any issues
TY keep up the awesome work
He said one of the boxes are heavier and looked at locked and loaded
I did watch the vid cuz I want to watch it when I’m comfortable and enjoy it haha your vids are very nice
I will cody I will share with a friend
What’s the mortar tube made out of?
Hollywood bro,,,your famous man
I have not got 23 views till yet on many vids ,,I gotta crawl b4 I can walk right
I gotcha! :)
ARE THOSE TUBES HOME MADE FROM PVC PIPe?
You can easily hear the difference in the shells break charge and the lift charge with the Barely Legal! I am pretty hearing challenged and that was very obvious! Wow...that dudes stand might have a run very soon! Hell I might jump in the WRX and go buy as many cases as he has!
Holy cow you so close to 60k!
Good video bro
Hello soooo witch canister shell kit has more colorful shells, continuum or excalibur?
Thanks, Zach
Continuum
@@CodyBPyrotechnics thank you very much. You are like the only youtuber who replies to comments 🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇸😁😁😁🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎇🎇🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇲
Oh. Btw.....the ending music in the videos totally reminds of like a donkey Kong country game. Lol😁👍
Sick definetly sick👌👌
A pyro in it's natural habitat lol
Thanks for weighing the 2!
You have any Manhattan Project shells from Superior left? Would be cool to compare the 2. I bought 96 shells last weekend.
I don’t have any left but they were REALLY good
Hey when will you do that tour you said you would do when the virus is over
Tour?
Yes you said I while ago that you whould go to shoot sites and we can come and meet and shoot fireworks with you
Hey what size mortar rack should I get? 12" or 15" . I picked up some excals, chromas, dooms, and giant panda
12”
Hey so why’s everyone say “don’t use milk crates as racks” ?
What’s the bad thing in doing that?
Nothing really, it’s just not the safest practice
Internet ordering aside, if a guy wanted to road trip up north from Lincoln NE, do you have any stores you’d recommend?
Not sure about NE! May want to ask Pyrogasm Cobb on RUclips. He lives there
“Deffinitly don’t recommend using these”
Me who has used them in shows for the last 3 years
You should always prepare for WHEN something goes wrong, not IF...eventually a shell will cato and send 25 mortars literally everywhere. I don't wanna pull a safety police, just wanna watch out for a fellow pyro!
Cyrus Exum I see your concern, but an HDPE tube will usually keep the blast contained, though racks are always safer.
@@Jonathan_Camps Though that is true for the most part, in the event of a cato it will not only swell (in the case of canisters, they often "banana" a la looney toons) but push all of the other tubes in the vicinity out of the crate...I've had it happen lmao
Cyrus Exum Yea. I need to start building racks for future shows, but since i’ve never had a problem with milk crates, I continue to use them.
Can you do VENOM SHELLS
Hey Cody, how do I get in contact with you to try and schedule a future date to drive out and do a night of fireworks with you? 🤔 I'm in California but I'll make the drive regardless
DM on Instagram :)
Already gotchu! My username is 2p_founder! Messaged you a couple days ago! Thanks bro!
Any way you can do a video about 4inch canister comparisons
I’ve already done several lol
CodyBPyrotechnics oof alright I’ll look them up
Barely Legal is clearly the better shell but I enjoyed both. Phantom has some impressive canister shells, I'm just not a fan of how overpriced their products are.
Hey cody you should try the 5 inch Nishiki blast shells by raccoon fireworks. Heard they were really good.
Hey cody i lOOved the video, I know this is a stale question but i love bottlerockets maybe even more than anything. But bottle rockets are so over looked by everyone else there is no video i can watch to satisfy me????? anyways im asking if you can do a video about bottle rockets.
I think I can do that for you!
@@CodyBPyrotechnics Thanks soo much man you are the best!
How do the barely legals compare to death shells?
Not even close lol
I like the regular barely legals way better
What are the best cans that big fireworks sells? I have a wholesale account with them so its hard to buy elsewhere
HD Shells is what I’ve found to be the best by Big Fireworks
@@CodyBPyrotechnics awesome. Thanks. I'll grab a couple cases this weekend
Thanks bro :)
He said by far these are the best canisters. But who remembers when he said the "death shells are the best on the market" when he made the video on em?😂
I never once said that these are the best canister shells lol where are you getting that information??
@@CodyBPyrotechnics you right. Im sorry💀
Should I get a family pack or a box of excaliburs?
Excals for sure
Cody, showtime brand is mostly all I’ve ever shot, due to my stores around my area. Was wondering your thoughts on showtime brand. Love your videos keep up the good work !
You should do Thunderstorm by Tsky its a 8 shot
5inch neon super shell by big fireworks