Videos tagged with Ballistic Gelatin Alternative

This video from Civilian Tactical, featuring a high-authority firearms content creator, tests the 'bulletproof' capabilities of a giant jawbreaker against various calibers. The experiment progresses from birdshot to .22 LR, .380 Auto, 9mm, 7.62x39, and finally 6.5 Creedmoor, demonstrating how larger rifle calibers completely obliterate the candy, while pistol rounds cause significant damage but not full penetration.

Brandon Herrera, a recognized firearm manufacturer and content creator, demonstrates the capabilities and limitations of Safe Life Defense Level IIIA+ soft body armor. The video tests various handgun calibers (.380 ACP, 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, 7.62x25mm Tokarev) against the vest, showing its effectiveness against pistol threats while highlighting the significant blunt force trauma transferred to a target. The test concludes by demonstrating that soft armor is not designed for rifle rounds, using an AK-74 variant firing 5.45x39mm to easily penetrate the vest.

This guide details an expert-level durability test comparing various high-caliber firearms against a 55lb cast iron anvil. The experiment, conducted by Kentucky Ballistics, highlights the destructive power of .50 BMG APIT and API rounds, which caused significant structural damage, while other calibers like .338 Lapua and .308 Winchester created superficial craters. The assessment emphasizes the anvil's remarkable toughness and the specific performance differences between ammunition types and rifle platforms.

This video details an experimental test conducted by Edwin Sarkissian and Taras Kul, exploring the ballistic properties of dry ice against .50 BMG rounds. They utilized a Serbu BFG-50A rifle and various specialized ammunition types, observing the dramatic fragmentation and penetration effects. The experiment highlights the significant power of .50 caliber firearms and offers a unique visual demonstration of projectile impact dynamics.

Edwin Sarkissian, a high-authority firearms influencer, conducts an experimental penetration test comparing 9mm Luger and .380 ACP rounds against 24-gauge sheet metal. The test utilizes a Glock 43 (9mm) with Hornady 135gr hollow points and a Glock 42 (.380 ACP) with Underwood 90gr rounds. The 9mm penetrated eight sheets, while the .380 ACP penetrated six, demonstrating the 9mm's superior penetration in this specific test scenario.

This video provides an expert-level demonstration of terminal ballistics, comparing the effects of four distinct rifle cartridges (5.56x45mm, 7.62x39mm, 7.62x54R, and .270 Winchester) on soft targets like cantaloupes and coconuts. The host, FPSRussia, uses various popular rifle platforms including the AR-15, AK-47, Mosin Nagant, and Remington 700 to illustrate how caliber, velocity, and projectile design influence wound channels and overall destructive potential. The insights offered are valuable for understanding practical differences in ammunition performance beyond simple specifications.