Videos tagged with Ballistic Gelatin Test

This video tests the lethality of a projectile made from JB Weld epoxy. While the projectile demonstrated significant penetration capabilities in ballistic gelatin, it was found to be extremely inaccurate. The test highlights the potential dangers of improvised projectiles and emphasizes the importance of using commercially manufactured ammunition for predictable performance and safety.

This video demonstrates the theoretical construction of DIY wax projectiles from common lead cartridges. It details the process of cutting cartridges, melting lead and wax, and creating a composite projectile. The video then proceeds to test these homemade projectiles against concrete blocks, ballistic gelatin, and a helmet, comparing their performance to standard lead slugs and 'cutshell' ammunition.

This video explores the potential of a blowgun as a self-defense tool, testing its penetration capabilities using ballistic gelatin. While acknowledging the difficulty in aiming, the presenter demonstrates the serious damage potential of broadhead darts, especially if they reach vital areas like the brain.

This video tests the impact energy and penetration capabilities of bean bag rounds, a type of less-lethal shotgun ammunition. Through tests involving a water jug, peanut butter, and ballistic gelatin, the video demonstrates that while these rounds are unlikely to be fatal, they possess sufficient force to incapacitate or deter a target. The presenter notes the importance of understanding the energy transfer of such munitions.

This video tests the 'Kraken' full metal jacket ammunition, highlighting its performance in ballistic gelatin, a water jug, and on paper targets. The ammunition is noted for its fragmentation and significant expansion upon impact, demonstrating substantial terminal ballistics. The test results suggest it is a viable option for self-defense scenarios.

This video demonstrates a ballistic gelatin test comparing two distinct 12-gauge shotgun rounds, SOB and RIP. Both rounds utilize different expansion methods upon impact, with the RIP round featuring petals designed to break apart and the SOB round designed to collapse due to a large hollow cavity. The test reveals that both ammunition types create massive wound cavities and achieve significant penetration, with surprisingly similar impacts despite their differing designs.

This video showcases a very small firearm designed to resemble a wallet, chambered in .22 LR. The presenter conducts a ballistic gelatin test to assess its penetration capabilities, concluding that despite its size, the weapon is "incredibly lethal" based on the test results.

This review tests the FlatBers Ammunition Caliber 12, priced over $10 per round, to assess its value. Tests included energy impact on a 5-gallon water jug, accuracy on paper targets, and terminal ballistics using ballistic gelatin. The ammunition demonstrated impressive energy, extreme accuracy, and effective terminal performance with 12 inches of penetration, making it suitable for home defense.

This video provides a detailed ballistic gelatin test comparing the 5.7x28mm and .22 WMR calibers, specifically using Speer Gold Dot ammunition. The instructor emphasizes the importance of matching barrel lengths for a fair comparison, using a pistol for the 5.7x28mm and a rifle for the .22 WMR to achieve similar velocities. The test includes bare gelatin and denim-covered gelatin blocks, measuring penetration, expansion, and retained weight to assess terminal ballistics.

This video provides a detailed ballistic gelatin test comparing FN's 40-grain FMJ and 40-grain SS197 V-Max ammunition fired from a PSA Rock 57 pistol. The test evaluates projectile performance, including velocity, penetration, expansion, and tumbling, both in bare gelatin and after passing through a makeshift barrier. The presenter notes the tendency of 5.7x28mm FMJ to tumble and its impact on damage, contrasting it with the SS197's ballistic tip performance.

This video tests whether thick clothing, specifically a Vertx hoodie, impedes the expansion of hollow-point ammunition. The test involved firing .380 ACP and 9mm rounds into ballistic gelatin through the layered fabric. The results indicate that thick clothing does not prevent hollow-point bullets from expanding effectively.

This test investigates whether thick clothing impedes hollow-point ammunition expansion. Using ballistic gelatin draped with a hoodie, the experiment fired .380 Auto and 9mm rounds. Results showed that hollow points from Winchester, Hornady Critical Defense, and Defiant Munitions expanded successfully, even with fabric present. Notably, one .380 Auto round appeared to cause more damage than the 9mm.