Videos tagged with Ballistic Gel

This video critically examines the FBI's ballistic testing standards, highlighting areas for improvement. The presenter, Boondock, suggests that while the FBI sets a high bar, certain aspects like clothing simulation and steel barrier material consistency could be more realistic. The discussion also touches upon the nuances of over/under penetration, fragmentation versus expansion, and the importance of testing rounds based on their intended application and range, drawing parallels with military testing methodologies.

This video reviews the Bond Arms Cyclops 50 AE derringer, specifically testing a custom suppressed version. The host, Scott from Kentucky Ballistics, compares the suppressed model's sound and blast to the unsuppressed version. Various tests are conducted, including ballistic gel, target destruction, and accuracy at range, highlighting the derringer's significant power and the suppressor's effectiveness in reducing noise.

This guide details a comprehensive testing methodology for specialized ammunition, specifically focusing on a detonator-loaded bullet. It outlines a step-by-step process for evaluating its performance against various targets, from soft tissue simulants to hard materials, using standard FMJ rounds as a baseline. The expert-level approach emphasizes meticulous documentation, velocity measurement, and analysis of impact effects to understand the unique destructive capabilities of such ammunition.

Scott from Kentucky Ballistics tests the Sig MCX Spear, the civilian version of the military's new M7 rifle, chambered in the powerful 277 Fury (6.8x51mm) cartridge. The video focuses on the cartridge's performance, testing its penetration against ballistic glass, Level IV body armor, and an armored truck, alongside ballistic gel and dairy product tests. The 277 Fury demonstrates significantly higher pressure and energy transfer compared to 5.56 NATO.

This video from Banana Ballistics explores pushing the limits of .22LR velocity using modified ammunition, specifically nail gun blanks. The expert instructor demonstrates advanced testing techniques with various chronographs and firearms, highlighting extreme velocities and potential dangers. The content emphasizes safety and provides insights into the performance of different ammunition types and firearm durability under stress.

This video explores the limits of 12 gauge shotgun slug weight, testing slugs ranging from a standard 1 ounce to a massive 6100 grain (nearly 14 oz) projectile. The presenter, Scott from Kentucky Ballistics, demonstrates the significant increase in recoil and potential firearm stress with heavier slugs. The experiment involves testing slug penetration through various mediums like water, ballistic gel, and even body armor, while also assessing the durability of different shotguns under extreme pressure.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of steel-toe boots against various calibers, from .22LR up to .50 BMG. While smaller calibers like .22LR and .380 ACP were completely stopped with minimal deformation, larger calibers like 9mm and .45 ACP caused significant bulging and potential toe injury, though they were still stopped. The .44 Magnum partially penetrated the steel on one attempt, and the 50 AE and 50 BMG successfully penetrated the steel toe, rendering the boots ineffective against these high-powered rounds.

This video demonstrates techniques for engaging FPV drones using specialized 5.56 Drone Rounds. It highlights the importance of volume of fire over precision for drone takedowns and explores engaging drones from static positions, moving vehicles, and in team fire scenarios. The content emphasizes the learning curve associated with this new technology and the effectiveness of Drone Rounds as a kinetic counter-drone option.

This video announces Kaya's addition to the TFBTV team, highlighting his extensive background in law enforcement, including roles as a police officer, Illinois State Trooper, CSI, and FBI Special Agent. Kaya also shares his transition into the firearms industry and his plans for a dedicated channel focusing on firearm testing, training, and even automotive content, leveraging his diverse expertise.

This guide details the testing of specialized 12-gauge ammunition, including rounds with bouncy balls, glow sticks, and cayenne pepper/airsoft BB mixtures, to determine their suitability for airsoft. The expert demonstrates that none of these exotic rounds are appropriate or safe for airsoft use, emphasizing significant safety concerns and potential for injury. The testing highlights the importance of using appropriate ammunition for intended purposes.

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test comparing PPU and Magtech .32 ACP JHP ammunition, fired from a Beretta 3032 Tomcat. The expert instructor analyzes velocity, penetration depth, and expansion, concluding that neither round offers optimal self-defense performance at the tested velocities, suggesting alternatives for better results.

This guide details a test of a 30cm soda can launcher attached to an AR-style receiver, using 350ml Mountain Dew cans as projectiles fired with blanks. The test involved aiming at a ballistic gel head and analyzing the impact, noting significant damage and target displacement. The recoil was compared to a 12 gauge shotgun, and manual cycling was required due to insufficient pressure from blanks.