Videos tagged with Banana Ballistics

This video announces Short Shot Tony's nomination for the 2024 Gundies Awards in the 'Breakout Creator of the Year' category. He acknowledges the strong competition, including fellow nominee Solomonica, and expresses sincere gratitude to his audience for their support. The visual evidence showcases a professional firearms display, reinforcing his established presence in the content creation space.

This video demonstrates the extreme recoil of a .50 BMG SLAP round when fired without a muzzle brake. The host highlights the critical safety concern of not removing the brake with SLAP rounds due to potential sabot interference. Footage shows the intense recoil and impact on a steel target, emphasizing the power of this specialized ammunition.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of a .50 Cal SLAP Tracer round against various thicknesses of mild steel, comparing it to a Hornady A-MAX. Surprisingly, the SLAP round was stopped by 1.5 inches of steel at 50 yards, despite its armor-piercing design. The Desert Tech HTI rifle was used for testing, and safety precautions for SLAP rounds were emphasized.

This video provides a comprehensive comparison between the 300 Blackout and the 30 Carbine, focusing on barrier penetration and terminal ballistics. The 300 Blackout consistently outperformed the 30 Carbine in tests involving lumber, concrete, and steel, demonstrating superior penetration and terminal effects. While both calibers failed to penetrate sand, the 300 Blackout showed significantly more cavitation in ballistic gel, highlighting its modern effectiveness.

This review tests various 5.7x28mm loads for penetration on mild steel and performance in ballistics gel. While most loads failed to penetrate 1/8 inch steel, the SM855 and T6B succeeded. Thicker 3/16 inch steel proved too much for all tested rounds. In gel, the 36 gr GPM and 55 gr Expanding Copper Sub showed favorable performance, with the latter reaching 17 inches of penetration.

This video details the creation and testing of a custom 'M80A1 Short Mag' load by chambering a military M80A1 bullet in a .300 WSM cartridge. The custom load achieved significantly higher velocities (3587 FPS vs 3043 FPS) and energy compared to the standard 7.62x51 M80A1. Testing against various steel plates demonstrated the projectile's penetration capabilities, with the Short Mag load outperforming the standard in some scenarios but failing to penetrate 1-inch mild steel.

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 compares the terminal ballistics of two powerful subsonic heavy bullets: the Steinel 700gr .50 Beowulf and the Steinel 730gr .45-70 Government. Testing in ballistic gel and plywood reveals that while both rounds possess significant momentum, the .45-70 demonstrated deeper penetration in sand and a near-plywood penetration after gel, suggesting 'skinny' bullets can outperform 'wide' ones at subsonic speeds. Recoil was comparable, with the .45-70 slightly higher.

This video tests the extreme capabilities of a 2.5 oz 'Seismic' 12 gauge slug against a standard 1 oz slug. The heavier slug demonstrates significantly higher momentum, capable of toppling steel target stands and causing severe damage to mild steel. It also shows impressive penetration in ballistic gel and concrete, though it fragments on hard impacts. The recoil is calculated to be extremely high, comparable to heavy safari rifles.

This video tests the lethality of various 'less lethal' shotgun rounds, including rubber buckshot, bean bags, and specialized projectiles. The .410 rubber buckshot demonstrated significantly higher velocity and penetration than 12-gauge versions. Bean bag rounds proved to be the most damaging, causing substantial plywood destruction and ballistic gel displacement, leading the host to conclude they are the most lethal 'less lethal' option.

This review tests the effectiveness of various snake shot loads across different calibers. While .410 bore offers more power, its loudness limits its utility. For common pest encounters at close range, .22 LR provides the best balance of reduced noise and adequate spread pattern, demonstrating surprisingly effective pest control capabilities.

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.