Videos tagged with Barrier Testing

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 video compares the .45-70 Government and 12 Gauge slugs for bear defense, testing them against various barriers including pressure-treated pine, sand, concrete, and steel. The .45-70 consistently demonstrated superior penetration and structural integrity, especially against steel, while the 12 Gauge slug showed significant deformation and energy loss. Both rounds performed well in ballistic gel, creating substantial wound channels.

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 video compares 12 Gauge and 20 Gauge slugs through various barriers. Initial tests on wood and concrete showed similar penetration for both gauges. Mild steel testing revealed the 12 gauge caused more deformation, while sand completely stopped both. The 12 gauge slug demonstrated superior performance in ballistic gel with deeper penetration and a larger wound channel.

This review tests the ballistic performance of 10mm Auto, 9x25 Dillon, and 7.5 FK rounds against lumber and concrete barriers. The 7.5 FK demonstrated superior penetration and accuracy, significantly outperforming the others. The FK Brno PSD-C is showcased as a versatile concealed carry option capable of chambering multiple calibers.

This video compares the 8.6 Blackout and .308 Winchester calibers through various barrier tests, including lumber, concrete, and mild steel. While the .308 Winchester demonstrated superior penetration against mild steel and higher muzzle velocity/energy, the 8.6 Blackout showed impressive performance in lumber penetration with significant tumbling and exceptional performance in a sand box test. The high RPM of the 8.6 Blackout, due to its 1:3 twist rate, was noted for its dramatic effect on water jugs.

This video compares the .204 Ruger, .22-250 Remington, and .223 Ackley Improved in a 'Varmintgeddon' barrier test. While all excelled against water jugs and 1/4 inch steel, high-velocity varmint rounds showed limited penetration against concrete and 3/8 inch steel. Actual velocities were verified, with the .22-250's advertised speed being significantly higher than measured.

This review compares the .44 Magnum, .454 Casull, and .480 Ruger through various tests including lumber, concrete, steel, and ballistic gel. The .454 Casull consistently outperformed the others in penetration and energy transfer, particularly against steel and in gel tests, making it the overall winner. While the .44 Magnum struggled with penetration, the .480 Ruger showed significant power but was ultimately outmatched by the .454 Casull.

This video provides a comprehensive comparison of 9mm +P, .30 Carbine, and .357 Magnum through rigorous barrier testing, including steel, concrete, and wood. It details velocity, energy, and terminal ballistics in gel, highlighting significant differences in penetration and energy transfer between the calibers. The testing reveals that while .357 Magnum and .30 Carbine excel in steel penetration, .30 Carbine shows superior accuracy in wood, and all calibers demonstrate varying effectiveness against concrete.

This video provides a detailed comparison of 45 ACP, 45 Colt, and 410 Slug performance through various barriers. While 45 ACP and 45 Colt showed good penetration and expansion, the 410 slug, despite higher velocity and energy, demonstrated less consistent barrier penetration and expansion in some tests. Specialized 410 rounds like 'Ball and Chain' showed extreme penetration capabilities.

This video compares the destructive power of the Desert Eagle .50 AE and the Smith & Wesson .500 Magnum. The .500 S&W consistently demonstrated superior penetration, expansion, and energy transfer across various barriers, including lumber, concrete, and steel. Chronograph data confirmed the .500 S&W's significantly higher muzzle velocity and energy.

This video compares 300 Blackout and 8.6 Blackout performance, revealing that standard subsonic rounds struggle against barriers like concrete. Exotic solid copper rounds, like Gorilla Ammunition's 342 gr Pork Shredder, show superior penetration. High RPMs generated by 8.6 Blackout's fast twist rate (1:3) are crucial for terminal ballistics, especially with solid copper projectiles, as conventional bullets can disintegrate.