Videos tagged with Ballistics Gel Testing

Garand Thumb's expert analysis debunks myths about 5.56x45mm NATO lethality from short barrels. The video demonstrates through rigorous testing with high-speed cameras and ballistics gel that 5.56 remains highly effective at close to moderate ranges (up to 125 yards) even from barrels as short as 10.3 inches. Both M855 and Hornady BTHP rounds show significant fragmentation and energy transfer, proving their suitability for home defense and tactical scenarios.

This expert-level analysis from 1ShotTV compares the M855A1 and M855 Green Tip 5.56mm rounds through extensive ballistic gel and hard barrier testing. The M855A1 demonstrates significantly superior soft target performance with extensive fragmentation and a large wound cavity, while also performing well through a steel barrier. The M855 Green Tip shows less fragmentation and a more 'hole-punching' effect. The M855A1 is identified as the more impressive round, though its over-penetration makes it unsuitable for certain home defense scenarios.

This video from DemolitionRanch, featuring Matt Carriker, explores the extreme limits of firearm durability and ammunition performance through a series of destructive tests. Carriker, demonstrating advanced knowledge of firearms and ballistics, uses a budget-friendly Mossberg Patriot in .308 Winchester as his test subject. The experiments involve custom-loaded cartridges, including those with unconventional projectiles and nested rounds, pushing the rifle to its breaking point. The final test, filling the barrel with multiple cartridges, results in a seized bolt, showcasing the rifle's surprising resilience.

This video showcases custom, integrally suppressed firearms from Wren Metal Works, including modified Henry, Rossi, and Ruger models in .44 Magnum and .45-70 Government. Expertly demonstrated by Matt Carriker, the testing focuses on the remarkably low sound signature of subsonic rounds, terminal ballistics through gel, and penetration capabilities. The review highlights the unique craftsmanship and the distinct shooting experience offered by these futuristic-styled lever-action rifles.

This review of the Henry Big Boy .44 Magnum lever-action rifle highlights its classic aesthetics, smooth operation, and versatility. The rifle can also chamber .44 Special, offering reduced recoil for plinking. Ballistics testing shows significant penetration and expansion, while accuracy tests confirm its capability at extended ranges with iron sights. The rifle is praised for its American craftsmanship.

This video showcases the terminal ballistics of the Barrett .50 BMG rifle using Hornady 750-grain A-MAX ammunition fired into ballistics gel. The testing, conducted in super slow-motion, reveals the bullet's performance at different penetration depths. Notably, the round passed through a 16-inch block intact but began fragmenting around 18-19 inches into a 32-inch setup, demonstrating significant energy transfer and projectile breakup.

This expert-level guide details the reliability and performance of the Glock 43 when tested with various defensive hollow-point ammunition. It includes insights from ballistics gel testing, demonstrating penetration and expansion characteristics of popular rounds like Federal HST and Speer Gold Dot. The review highlights the G43's capability as a concealed carry firearm, emphasizing its reliability with diverse ammunition types.