Videos tagged with Banana Ballistics

This video celebrates Short Shot Tony's nomination for the 2024 Gundies 'Breakout Creator of the Year' award. It highlights his appreciation for his supporters and acknowledges fellow nominees, showcasing a professional setup with firearms and tactical gear.

This video provides an expert-level analysis of various 5.7x28mm ammunition loads, conducted by Banana Ballistics. The host utilizes professional equipment like a Garmin Xero C1 Pro chronograph and standardized ballistics gel testing to empirically evaluate penetration on mild steel and performance in gel. The testing reveals significant differences in effectiveness between various loads, highlighting the importance of empirical data for selecting high-performance ammunition.

This video from Banana Ballistics explores the performance of a modified M80A1 military bullet, dubbed the 'Short Mag,' by loading it into a .300 WSM case. The host, demonstrating high expertise in ballistics, conducts extensive testing against various materials including concrete, mild steel, and AR500 steel. The results highlight significant velocity and energy gains for the Short Mag version, along with its penetration capabilities and limitations against thicker steel plates.

This video critically examines nine modern firearm cartridges deemed unnecessary or redundant in the current market. The host argues that many new releases are 'cash grabs' lacking true innovation. Specific cartridges like the 7mm Backcountry, 6.8 Western, 338 ARC, and the entire Nosler family are dissected for their perceived shortcomings in performance, market positioning, or bullet selection. The review highlights cartridges designed for specific niches, like straight-wall hunting, questioning their practical advantage over established options.

This video explores seven unique and 'crazy' ammunition types, including incendiary Dragon's Breath rounds in various calibers and specialized slugs. Tests demonstrate significant incendiary effects and penetration depths, with some rounds like the 12 Ga Hellfire Slug requiring fire suppression. The Gaulbo Slug creates a distinctive 'trident' wound channel due to its segmented steel design.

The 8.6 Blackout significantly outperforms the .338 ARC in barrier penetration, demonstrating superior performance against concrete and mild steel. Its 1:3 twist rate enables impressive bullet expansion and wound cavities, especially with subsonic loads, while the .338 ARC struggles in these areas. The 8.6 Blackout also benefits from standard AR-10 magazine compatibility, offering higher capacity than the .338 ARC's reliance on .400 Legend magazines.

This guide details the critical safety considerations surrounding revolver cylinder gaps, based on experimental testing by Banana Ballistics. It emphasizes the severe injury potential from escaping gases, particularly with high-pressure magnum and rifle cartridges. The content highlights the importance of understanding firearm mechanics and maintaining safe shooting practices to prevent accidents.

This video from Banana Ballistics demonstrates the impact of a high-priced .50 BMG round on a substantial 1.125-inch AR500 steel target. The expert-level demonstration shows the round creating a deep indentation but failing to penetrate the armor, highlighting the resilience of quality steel targets against even formidable calibers. The instructor emphasizes safe firearm handling throughout the test.

This video explores the dangerous potential of a .50 BMG muzzle brake by questioning what would happen if a hand were placed over it. The content strongly advises against attempting this experiment, highlighting the inherent risks associated with such powerful firearm components. The video is part of a series from 'Banana Ballistics'.

This video from Banana Ballistics pits the 300 Blackout against the 7.62x39mm in an ultimate barrier testing scenario. The host, demonstrating high expertise through custom equipment and precise measurements, analyzes performance against lumber, sand, concrete, and steel. The comparison highlights surprising results, with 300 Blackout outperforming 7.62x39 against concrete, while 7.62x39 showed better performance against steel.