Videos tagged with 135 Grain

This video reviews the Corbon Pow'RBall 10mm 135-grain ammunition through ballistic gel testing. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, found the ammunition's velocity and terminal performance to be underwhelming for the 10mm caliber, noting limited expansion and significant penetration. While acknowledging it could be effective if placed accurately, he suggests better 10mm options are available.

This review details a ballistic gel test of Speer Gold Dot .357 Magnum 135-grain short barrel ammunition. The test evaluates performance from both a 2-inch and a 4-inch ported revolver, measuring velocity, penetration, and projectile expansion. The instructor notes the ammunition's effectiveness in expansion and penetration despite lower-than-expected velocities for the caliber.

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test of Hornady Critical Duty 9mm +P ammunition fired from a 16.3-inch barrel Henry Homesteader carbine. The test compares the 124-grain and 135-grain variants, measuring velocity, penetration, and expansion. The instructor, with apparent expertise in ballistics testing, concludes that Critical Duty performs consistently well from a carbine platform, offering good penetration without over-expansion.

This video provides a detailed ballistics test of the Federal Premium Hydra-Shok Deep 9mm 135-grain ammunition, conducted by an experienced firearms instructor. The test evaluates projectile velocity from different barrel lengths (3-inch P365 and ~4.25-inch P80) and measures penetration and expansion in ballistic gel. The instructor highlights the ammunition's deep penetration capabilities, comparing its performance to Hornady Critical Duty, and emphasizes the importance of penetration over excessive expansion for terminal ballistics.

This video details a ballistic gel test of Hornady 9mm Critical Duty 135-grain ammunition fired from two different barrel lengths: a 3-inch Taurus GX4 and a 4.25-inch P80. The test measured velocity, penetration, and expansion, revealing that the Critical Duty round achieved significant penetration but minimal expansion across both barrel lengths. The presenter notes the Critical Duty's design is geared towards barrier blind performance rather than maximum expansion for personal defense scenarios.

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test of Federal Premium Personal Defense Hydra-Shok Deep 135-grain 9mm ammunition. The instructor, operating from Buckeye Ballistics, conducts tests using both 10% Knox ballistic gelatin and Clear Ballistics gelatin, evaluating bullet expansion, penetration depth, and retained weight. The results are compared across different mediums and against previous tests of Federal Punch ammunition, offering insights into the performance characteristics of the Hydra-Shok Deep round.

This video tests Hornady's 135gr 10mm Monoflex ammunition in ballistics gel. The presenter, from The Gun Dungeon, notes the 'Handgun Hunter' label but questions the lighter bullet weight for hunting. Testing from a Glock 29, velocities averaged around 1290 fps. While expansion was observed in the first two shots, penetration was limited to 11.5-12.25 inches, falling short of FBI standards for self-defense. The third shot, potentially affected by a denim barrier, showed no expansion and over-penetrated at 32 inches. The presenter concludes this round is not suitable for hunting and likely better suited for self-defense, though penetration remains a concern.

This video tests the Hornady A-TIP 135-grain 6.5mm bullet for hunting applications, specifically in a 6.5 PRC rifle. The test was conducted at the NRA Whittington Center in Raton, New Mexico, during an annual long-range university event. The initial field test involved an antelope hunt, with the bullet successfully taking down an animal at just under 700 yards. The speaker expresses confidence in the bullet's performance for hunting, noting good expansion and penetration.

This video reviews several new firearm products. It covers Burger Bullets' Classic Hunter line, designed for factory rifles with optimized feeding and less seating depth sensitivity. MDT's skeletonized buttstock for precision rifles with AR-15 mounting is detailed, highlighting its rigid aluminum construction and adjustability. Lancer Systems' expanded magazine offerings for AR-15 and .308 platforms are showcased, emphasizing their steel feed lips and translucent polymer bodies. Finally, Brownells introduces its own 300 Blackout upper receiver with a 16-inch barrel, pistol-length gas system, and included charging handle and bolt carrier group.

This video details a comprehensive barrier penetration test for Hornady Critical Duty 9mm ammunition, conducted by an experienced firearms reviewer. The test utilizes Clear Ballistics gelatin and various barriers, including wood and 16-gauge steel, to evaluate the ammunition's performance against real-world obstacles. Comparisons are made with other ammunition types like Speer Gold Dot, offering valuable insights for defensive handgun users.