Videos tagged with Ballistics Test

This video from the MuzzleBroke channel demonstrates the destructive power of 00 buckshot fired from a shotgun equipped with a breacher muzzle device and a suppressor. The experiment involves impaling an orange on the breacher and then firing, resulting in a dramatic explosive fragmentation. The presenter, exhibiting familiarity with firearm accessories and safe handling in a controlled range environment, provides an entertaining visual of the effects.

This video demonstrates the destructive power of a Thompson/Center ProHunter 'hand cannon' against a watermelon target. The experienced shooter showcases safe firearm handling and achieves a 'dead center' shot, resulting in a dramatic explosion of the fruit. The demonstration highlights the effectiveness of this type of firearm for specific applications where significant impact is desired.

This video tests the effectiveness of using a pillow as a makeshift silencer, a common trope in movies. The host conducts a sound test by firing a firearm into a pillow multiple times and compares the resulting sound to firing without the pillow. The visual evidence shows the pillow accumulating bullet holes, indicating it was used as a backstop.

This video demonstrates a ballistic test of 9mm blue tip ammunition using a Darry Arms DY9 American pistol with a compensator. The test involves firing into a ballistic gel head, with slow-motion footage highlighting the destructive impact and cavity formation around the eye socket. The information is presented for wise consideration regarding ammunition performance on soft targets.

This video from Guns Blazing Ranch features a direct comparison between an AK-47 (7.62x39mm) and an M16A1 (5.56x45mm) in a concrete penetration test. The AK-47's heavier 7.62x39mm round demonstrated more explosive fragmentation, while the M16A1's 5.56x45mm round caused the concrete block to split into larger pieces. The demonstration highlights the distinct terminal ballistics of each caliber.

This video demonstrates a ballistic experiment testing the penetration capabilities of various firearm calibers against a stack of bricks. The host, an enthusiast content creator, shows how rounds from .22 LR up to .50 BMG interact with the brick barrier, providing a visual comparison of stopping power. The experiment highlights significant differences in penetration based on caliber and bullet type.

This video from Yee Yee Life tests the ballistic penetration of various firearm calibers through standard decks of playing cards. The host, demonstrating enthusiasm and proper firearm handling, shows how many decks are needed to stop rounds from 9mm up to .50 BMG. The results highlight the significant differences in power and penetration capabilities across common handgun and rifle cartridges.

This video provides a detailed 100-yard ballistics comparison between the 6.5 Grendel and 50 Beowulf cartridges, utilizing a LabRadar for precise velocity and energy measurements. The analysis, conducted by an instructor with high authority, highlights the 6.5 Grendel's superior aerodynamic efficiency, showing it nearly matches the 50 Beowulf in kinetic energy at 100 yards despite a significant muzzle velocity difference, suggesting potential for greater energy retention at longer distances with less recoil.

This video demonstrates an informal ballistic test of 9mm ammunition fired into a frozen lake. The experiment, conducted by an individual with clear firearm handling experience, aimed to observe bullet behavior upon impact with ice. The results showed that the 9mm bullets did not spin as sometimes seen in other videos and primarily created holes in the ice, with one bullet bouncing back. The test utilized a Girsan Witness Match X 2011 handgun equipped with a red dot optic.

In this experiment from Yee Yee Life, Parker tests the stopping power of a bowling ball against various firearm calibers, from .22 LR up to .50 BMG. While the bowling ball effectively stops handgun rounds like 9mm and .45 ACP, and even rifle rounds like 5.56 and .308, it is ultimately penetrated by the powerful .50 BMG round. The test highlights the significant difference in energy and penetration capabilities between different firearm calibers.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics features a direct penetration test comparing 9mm and 10mm calibers. Using standard Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) ammunition, the test demonstrates the superior penetration depth of the 10mm cartridge over the 9mm. The host, Scott, provides clear visual evidence and concise results, highlighting the differences in terminal ballistics between these popular handgun rounds.

This video from Yee Yee Life features an experiment testing the ballistic penetration of Feastables chocolate bars against various calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG. The results show a clear correlation between caliber size and penetration depth, with larger calibers easily passing through dozens of bars. The host, demonstrating safe firearm handling, provides an entertaining look at projectile energy transfer.