Videos tagged with Ballistic Gel Test

This video presents a ballistic gel test of Black Hills Ammunition's 155-grain JHP .40 S&W self-defense rounds. The instructor, with apparent experience in firearms testing, evaluates performance from both a Glock 27 (3.5-inch barrel) and a Glock 22 (4.5-inch barrel). While not top-tier, the ammunition demonstrated adequate expansion and penetration, particularly from the longer barrel, suggesting it's a viable option for concealed carry or self-defense.

This video conducts a ballistic gel test comparing two .38 Super self-defense ammunition types: Colt Defense (DoubleTap) 124gr JHP and Lehigh Defense 115gr Controlled Fracturing. The test, performed from a Colt Gold Cup National Match 1911, reveals significant differences in terminal performance. The Colt ammunition failed to expand, tumbling and exiting the gel block with no expansion, while the Lehigh ammunition fractured as designed, with its fragments and core achieving substantial penetration and spread.

This video details a ballistic gel test of Buffalo Bore's .44 Magnum +P 'Deer Grenade' ammunition. The test, conducted by an experienced shooter, measures velocity and terminal performance from two different barrel lengths (6.5-inch and 8-inch). The results highlight extreme fragmentation and significant penetration, positioning this round as a highly effective, albeit powerful, hunting option.

This video presents a ballistic gel test of Scorpion 10mm 180 Grain JHP ammunition, comparing its performance from a Glock 29 (3.8-inch barrel) and a Glock 20 (4.6-inch barrel). The instructor, Tools&Targets, critiques the ammunition's claimed velocity and energy, deeming it "weak 10mm" compared to premium loads. Despite this, the gel test shows good expansion and penetration from both firearms, with the Glock 20 achieving slightly better results.

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test of Black Hills Honey Badger .45 ACP ammunition. The instructor, demonstrating significant expertise in firearms testing, evaluates the performance of this solid copper fluted projectile through a heavy clothing barrier. Key findings include consistent penetration and disruption across different barrel lengths, though the instructor notes a desire for higher velocity and energy compared to advertised claims.

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test comparing Buffalo Bore .25 ACP ammunition fired from a Lorcin pistol versus a Beretta 21A Bobcat. The test evaluates projectile performance through a simulated clothing barrier, measuring penetration depth and velocity. The instructor, with significant firearms experience, highlights the critical role of the firearm platform in achieving consistent ammunition performance, particularly for smaller calibers.

This video compares the terminal ballistics of a powerful 72 caliber air rifle against a 12-gauge slug. Through a series of tests involving pine trees, sand, steel plates, and ballistic gel, the video demonstrates the significant momentum and penetration capabilities of heavyweight air rifle projectiles, highlighting their potential as a quieter alternative to firearms in certain scenarios.

This video details a ballistic gel test of the Winchester Ranger .40 S&W RA40180HP 180-grain JHP ammunition. The test includes chronograph readings from short and full-size barrels and examines projectile performance through a heavy clothing barrier. The presenter provides insights into the old-school design's performance in modern testing scenarios.

This video details a ballistic gel test of Corbon Glaser Powerball .38 Super ammunition, featuring both 115-grain and 100-grain variants. The test includes a heavy clothing barrier and chronograph readings, demonstrating impressive velocity, expansion, and penetration. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, highlights the ammunition's performance and reliability, despite minor firearm-related hiccups.

This video details a ballistic gel test of Federal Hydra-Shok .38 Special +P 129 Grain ammunition, evaluating its performance across different handgun barrel lengths (2-inch, 3-inch, and 4-inch). The test includes chronograph readings and analysis of penetration, expansion, and tumbling within a heavy clothing barrier. The results indicate that while the ammunition achieves good penetration, it consistently fails to expand reliably, particularly from shorter barrels, suggesting a need for higher velocity for optimal performance.

This video details a comprehensive ballistic gel test of Hornady Custom 147 Grain 9mm ammunition, conducted by an experienced instructor. The test evaluates projectile performance through a heavy clothing barrier using two different handguns, the Canik Mete MC9 and FN 509, with detailed analysis of velocity, penetration, expansion, and weight retention. The instructor provides expert insights into the effectiveness of this ammunition for self-defense based on the empirical data gathered.

This video conducts a ballistic gel test of Hornady American Gunner 9mm XTP +P 124-grain ammunition fired from firearms with varying barrel lengths (3.3", 4.5", 7.5", and 10.5"). The test aims to observe the impact of barrel length on velocity, bullet expansion, and penetration depth in 10% ballistic gelatin. Results show significant expansion and penetration across all barrel lengths, with some surprising outcomes regarding wound cavity size and penetration depth between shorter and longer barrels.