Videos tagged with Ballistic Energy

This guide breaks down the five best PCP air rifle categories for 2026, as explained by an expert. It covers long-range hunting, lightweight backpacking models, competition-grade target rifles, quiet suburban-friendly options, and versatile multi-caliber modular systems. The information highlights technological advancements that provide firearm-level power and accuracy with minimal recoil, suitable for various applications from pest control to harvesting medium game.

This video provides an expert assessment of the survivability of various calibers, including .22 LR, .40 S&W, 10mm Auto, .30-30 Winchester, and 00 Buckshot. The instructor, Jared, details the energy transfer and lethality of each round, noting the declining popularity of .40 S&W despite its effectiveness, the resurgence of 10mm, and the superior kinetic energy delivery of the .30-30 rifle round compared to handgun cartridges.

This review of Shooting Target 7's 16" AR500 steel gong highlights the importance of selecting the correct steel thickness for intended ammunition and engagement distances. The speaker demonstrates how 1/4-inch AR500, while durable for pistols and rimfire, can be damaged by high-energy rifle rounds at close range. Thicker steel is recommended for centerfire rifles, and thinner steel is preferred for audible feedback at longer distances.

This video demonstrates an experimental setup to measure the 'punch' of various firearms using a modified arcade punching machine. The experiment, led by Scott from Kentucky Ballistics, utilizes body armor and a steel plate to record impact forces. The results show a significant increase in impact force with larger calibers, culminating in a dramatic demonstration with a 4 Bore rifle.

This video compares two 50 BMG barrel lengths, highlighting the trade-offs between portability and ballistic performance. An 18.5-inch barrel offers a significant weight advantage, making it theoretically more portable, while a longer barrel (like 30 inches) generally provides more energy. The speaker notes that the speed difference between barrels isn't as drastic as one might assume, and the sheer weight of a 50 BMG upper makes portability a relative concept.

This expert review from Military Arms Channel delves into the Barrett M468, a rifle evaluated for US military adoption. The analysis highlights its 6.8 SPC chambering, direct impingement system, and parts commonality with the M4 Carbine. It provides a detailed comparison of ballistic performance, recoil, and logistical considerations against the standard 5.56 NATO cartridge, concluding that the M468 was a highly capable system with significant advantages.

This video features Eric from Iraqveteran8888 and John Patton from The Gun Collective conducting an experimental test. They fire a 1.5-pound lead cannon projectile at a 275-gallon water tank to observe its ballistic performance and impact. The experiment provides a unique look at extreme projectile energy and expansion, comparing it to standard firearm calibers.