Videos tagged with Bullet Construction

This video demonstrates how easily bullets can deflect when fired through obstacles like thick brush. Instructor Kyle from Classic Firearms tests common calibers including 9mm, 5.56x45mm, 7.62x39mm, .308 Winchester, and .45 ACP at 25-35 yards. The results show significant deflection, tumbling, and altered trajectories, highlighting the importance of understanding bullet behavior in real-world hunting or self-defense situations.

This video explores the terminal ballistics of Open Tip Match (OTM) rounds, often referred to as Match Kings, particularly in hunting scenarios. The instructor emphasizes that despite the 'open tip,' these rounds are not designed for expansion like hollow points but rather for accuracy and consistency due to their high ballistic coefficient. The video stresses that effective use, especially on game, relies heavily on precise shot placement rather than relying on bullet expansion, drawing on personal hunting experiences in Africa.

This video explores the surprisingly lethal nature of the .22 Long Rifle cartridge, challenging the common perception of it as a beginner's round. It details the .22 LR's historical significance, technical specifications, and its disproportionate involvement in civilian gun deaths, suicides, and criminal acts due to its extreme accessibility and affordability. The video also examines specific ammunition types designed for hunting and self-defense, highlighting their performance characteristics.

This discussion with Seth Swerzik of Hornady delves into selecting the right cartridges and bullet construction for both NRL Hunter competitions and various hunting scenarios. Key takeaways include the versatility of the 6.5 Creedmoor for dual-purpose use, the importance of bullet construction for terminal performance on larger game, and the foundational role of shot placement. The conversation also emphasizes practical hunting advice, advocating for proficiency with essential gear like sandbags and tripods over an overabundance of equipment.

This video explains the fundamental differences between Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) and Hollow Point (HP) ammunition. FMJs, with their lead core encased in metal, are ideal for range practice due to reliability and cost-effectiveness. Hollow points are designed for self-defense, expanding on impact to increase stopping power and reduce over-penetration, with some variations featuring fillers to prevent premature expansion.

This episode delves into the science of bullet selection for hunting, emphasizing that effective kills are achieved through exanguination (blood loss) by creating adequate wound cavities. The discussion categorizes bullets into expanding, match, and controlled expansion types, explaining their distinct performance characteristics based on upset distance, cavitation, and penetration. The importance of understanding a bullet's behavior at various impact velocities and ranges is highlighted, guiding hunters to make informed choices for ethical and successful harvests.

This video explains the critical role of rifle twist rate in bullet stability and accuracy. It details how insufficient or excessive twist can negatively impact performance, leading to instability or even bullet disintegration. The discussion also covers the aerodynamic advantages and manufacturing inconsistencies of polymer-tipped bullets versus open-tip designs, emphasizing the importance of matching bullet weight and length to a rifle's twist rate, especially for handloaders.

This video features a conversation with David Draper, Editor-in-Chief of Petersen's Hunting, discussing firearms, hunting experiences, and the importance of understanding ballistics and limitations. Draper emphasizes the value of hands-on experience, like participating in NRL Hunter matches, to improve shooting under pressure. He also highlights the craftsmanship at Christensen Arms and shares insights on caliber selection for big game hunting, stressing the need to match the caliber to the intended use and understand bullet construction.

This segment from Gun Talk Radio discusses the effectiveness of monolithic hunting bullets, particularly for calibers like the 7mm-08, when hunting large game like elk. Jeff Hoffman of Black Hills Ammunition advocates for monolithic copper bullets (e.g., Hornady CX, Barnes TSX) in the 120-150 grain range for the 7mm-08, explaining they retain weight better than conventional bullets, allowing for deep penetration. The discussion also touches on bullet selection for the .223 Remington, recommending monolithic bullets like the Barnes 55-grain TSX for deer, and the importance of high ballistic coefficient bullets for long-range shooting.

This video from Vampire Guns provides an educational and technical overview of Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) ammunition, also known as 'blindato' or 'camiciato'. The content, delivered with high authority, explains the construction of FMJ bullets, contrasting them with lead or copper-plated alternatives. It highlights the benefits of FMJ, such as reduced barrel friction and impact deformation, and touches upon specialized variants, noting their limited civilian availability.