Videos tagged with Ammunition Engineering

This video delves into the complexities of ballistics, particularly terminal ballistics, explaining the numerous variables that influence projectile behavior upon impact. The speaker, a former sniper and Green Beret, emphasizes that while internal and external ballistics can be calculated, terminal ballistics are inherently unpredictable due to factors like impact angle, tissue density, projectile spin rate, and engineering. The discussion highlights how modern ammunition engineering, including tumbling and frangible rounds, significantly impacts terminal performance, and stresses the importance of understanding these variables for accurate analysis.

This video provides an expert look at the manufacturing process of ammunition cartridge cases using draw sets. It details how a blank disc of brass, steel, or copper is mechanically drawn through multiple dies to achieve a thinner, longer shape, ultimately forming the finished case. The process also covers the final machining steps, such as creating the extractor groove, and showcases intermediate materials like copper jacketing and steel cores.