Videos tagged with Ballistic Tip Ammunition

This expert-level guide, informed by a firearms instructor, details the shift away from traditional hollow points in 2025-2026 due to advancements in defensive ammunition. It covers Solid Copper Hollow Points, Fluted Solids, Tumble-on-Impact rounds, Bonded Jacketed Hollow Points, and Ballistic Tip ammunition, highlighting their performance characteristics, barrier penetration capabilities, and suitability for various firearm platforms and legal restrictions. The information emphasizes consistency, control, and versatility in critical situations.

This video from Line 45, featuring Ted, explores why gun owners are moving away from traditional hollow points in 2025. It details advanced ammunition technologies like solid copper hollow points, fluted solids, tumble-on-impact rounds, bonded JHPs, ballistic tips, frangible ammo, and hybrid loads, highlighting their superior performance in barrier penetration, weight retention, and wound cavity creation compared to older designs. The content is geared towards intermediate to advanced shooters seeking to optimize their self-defense ammunition choices.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics compares the terminal ballistics of several centerfire rifle calibers (.223/5.56, 7.62x39, .270 Win, .450 BM) when fired into chickens. The instructor notes that FMJ loads were used for .223/5.56 and 7.62x39, while expanding ammunition (ballistic tip and soft point) was used for the .450 BM and .270 Win due to availability. The results highlight significant differences in projectile behavior and damage, with the .270 Win and .450 BM causing more extensive fragmentation.

This Gun Talk LIVE segment from SHOT Show 2024 features Joel Hodson of Remington Ammunition discussing several new product lines. Key introductions include the Core-Lokt Tipped in new PRC and 360 Buckhammer calibers, the Premier AccuTip MZ muzzleloader round, Premier Copper rifle bullets, Nitro Steel Duplex shotshells, and the Ranch Hand 22LR rimfire line. The discussion highlights improvements in ballistic performance, accuracy, and specialized applications for each new offering.

This video compares the terminal ballistics of four centerfire rifle calibers: .223/5.56, 7.62x39, .270 Winchester, and .450 Bushmaster, by shooting soda bottles at 15 yards. The .223/5.56 and .450 Bushmaster demonstrated more significant impact effects compared to the 7.62x39 and .270 Winchester, with the .223/5.56 notably throwing the bottle further. The presenter notes that using expanding ammunition would likely yield more dramatic results for all calibers.

This video documents a challenging mountain goat hunt in Wyoming, showcasing long-range shooting techniques and the importance of careful shot placement. The hunter, using a custom rifle nicknamed 'The Unicorn' and Hornady 175gr Ballistic Tip ammunition, successfully harvests a billy goat after a lengthy stalk and precise shot. The narrative highlights the rugged terrain, the patience required for spotting game, and the critical decision-making involved in taking a difficult shot at approximately 525 yards. The experience emphasizes the once-in-a-lifetime nature of such hunts and the satisfaction of a well-executed plan in demanding conditions.

This review covers the CMMG Mk4 V2 AR-15 chambered in 22 Nosler, highlighting its performance with Nosler's 55gr and 77gr ammunition. The rifle features a 24-inch 416R stainless steel barrel, Magpul MOE furniture, and a Geissele SSA trigger, offering good accuracy and reliability. The 22 Nosler caliber is discussed as a powerful AR-compatible cartridge offering increased velocity and case capacity over 5.56 NATO, suitable for varmint hunting and long-range applications.

This review of the Anschutz Model 1780 rifle in .308 Winchester highlights its high-end European quality, comfortable German Walnut stock, and impressive accuracy. The presenter, Ozzie, details the rifle's features, including its free-floating barrel, adjustable trigger, and high-visibility sights, and provides extensive ammunition testing results at 100 meters, showcasing its potential for hunting and range use.