Videos tagged with Ballistic Gelatin Testing

This video tests the performance of a "kitchen sink" 12-gauge shotgun shell, which contains a mix of buckshot, slugs, and birdshot. The "kitchen sink" shell was tested against a water jug and ballistic gelatin to demonstrate its explosive impact and penetration depth. Pattern testing on paper showed a tight grouping of buckshot and slug with birdshot spreading around the impact zone.

This video explores the feasibility of creating less-lethal riot control munitions using a 37mm grenade launcher, a professional reloader, and hardwood spheres. The demonstration shows the effectiveness of these homemade rounds against water targets and ballistic gelatin, highlighting their dispersion and impact characteristics.

This video explores the effectiveness of using small rubber ducks as a form of 37mm crowd control munition. Testing involved evaluating dispersion on paper targets, energy impact on a water jug, and simulated effect on ballistic gelatin. While the ducks showed good dispersion and speed, their low mass resulted in minimal energy transfer, rendering them ineffective for riot control against a water jug target. The experiment concluded they might be viable if precision is not required and significant impact is not the goal.

This video tests shotgun shells loaded with ceramic spheres, comparing their performance to traditional lead shot. The demonstration includes shooting a milk jug for energy transfer and ballistic gelatin for penetration and lethality. The results suggest ceramic spheres disperse rapidly but exhibit similar penetration depth to lead, with potential implications for reduced lethality in some scenarios.

This guide details a test of a golf ball launcher attachment for an AR-15, firing standard golf balls propelled by 5.56/.223 blanks. Testing against milk jugs and ballistic gelatin indicates a lethal impact, not a less-lethal option. The video emphasizes safety procedures, including the exclusive use of blank ammunition.

This video compares the terminal ballistics of subsonic and supersonic .22 LR ammunition. Testing in ballistic gelatin, with and without a denim barrier, revealed that while supersonic rounds produced a larger wound channel, subsonic rounds demonstrated superior penetration, exceeding the FBI's 12-inch requirement. The instructor concludes that subsonic ammunition is not necessarily less lethal.

This video showcases the 'Gualbo' shotgun cartridge, a unique design featuring external pedals and a top button for stable flight. Tested with a Beretta 1301, the Gualbo demonstrated significant energy transfer and fragmentation, as evidenced by its performance in a five-gallon bucket and ballistic gelatin. The presenter highlights its devastating impact and suggests it's an overlooked, highly effective round.

This video demonstrates the terminal ballistics of 'Bear Claw' ammunition, produced by Hickory Flatboys. The testing involves firing the ammunition into ballistic gelatin and a water jug to assess penetration, energy transfer, and projectile behavior. The results show significant damage and penetration, even recovering a .223 projectile intact.

This video demonstrates the effectiveness of two types of .22 caliber ammunition for less lethal applications, specifically pest control. The .22 Super Colibri is shown to penetrate approximately 10 cm into ballistic gelatin, while a .22 LR shot capsule is tested for pattern dispersion at a distance suitable for small game or snakes. The presenter highlights the need for manual cycling with the Super Colibri and the effectiveness of the shot capsule for multiple hits on small targets.

This video demonstrates the significant drawbacks of using cut shells in shotguns. The presenter shows how cut shells fail to cycle properly, leading to malfunctions. Furthermore, ballistic testing reveals that cut shells fragment upon impact, acting like a grenade and dispersing energy widely, which can be more devastating but less controlled than standard ammunition.

This video from Civilian Tactical provides an expert look at the significant reliability issues associated with 'cut shells' in semi-automatic shotguns like the Beretta 1301 Tactical. The host demonstrates how these modified rounds can cause malfunctions due to the plastic husk ripping off, preventing proper cycling. While they offer unique terminal ballistics, acting like a 'grenade' for a concentrated energy dump, the risk of weapon stoppage is high.

This video provides a detailed ballistic test and review of the FK Brno PSD-C pistol chambered in 7.5 FK, comparing its performance to 10mm Auto. The reviewer highlights the 7.5 FK round's significant velocity and mass, demonstrating its devastating effect on ballistic gelatin and its potential for hunting applications. While acknowledging the pistol's high cost and recoil, the review emphasizes its shootability and suitability as a specialized backcountry firearm.