Videos tagged with 170 Grain

This video details a ballistics gel test of Winchester Ready Defense 10mm 170gr ammunition, fired from two Springfield Armory XDM pistols (3.8-inch and 4.5-inch barrels). The test measured velocity, penetration, and bullet expansion in Clear Ballistics Gel, providing performance data for this factory ammunition.

This video introduces Browning's new MaxPoint rifle ammunition for 2023, specifically designed for whitetail hunting. It highlights the polymer tip for rapid expansion and heavier bullet weights, such as 180-grain in .30 caliber and 170-grain in 6.8 Western. The nickel-plated shell casing is noted for improved functioning reliability, and the ammunition is described as highly accurate.

This video reviews True Velocity Ammunition, highlighting its polymer-cased cartridges. The ammunition is noted for its lightweight design (approximately 30% lighter than brass), advanced three-piece construction with a steel head, and potential performance benefits like reduced powder charges for the same velocity. The reviewer tested two .308 Win. loads, a 175-grain Nosler hollow-point boattail and a 170-grain Accubond, across three rifles: a Springfield Armory 2020 Waypoint, a Colt 901, and a Springfield M1A. Performance, including accuracy and ease of extraction, is discussed, with promising results noted. The ammunition is positioned as a premium offering with a premium price, representing a significant step in cartridge case evolution.