Videos tagged with Bullet Design

This video debunks the myth of carving an 'X' into cast bullets for expansion. The speaker, identified as a hobbyist, explains that this practice is ineffective for increasing bullet expansion and could potentially weaken the bullet. The primary perceived benefit is humorously linked to vampire hunting, not practical ballistics.

This video delves into the technical aspects of the .32 H&R Magnum and .327 Federal Magnum cartridges, exploring their historical context, modern performance, and bullet design. Experts discuss how factors like bullet construction, barrel length, and pressure limits influence terminal ballistics, offering insights into their effectiveness for personal defense and concealed carry. The discussion highlights the evolution of ammunition technology and its impact on these .32 caliber offerings.

This YouTube video, titled 'Look at how this bullet works 👀', aims to visually demonstrate the mechanics and function of a bullet. While the description is minimal, the title suggests an educational or explanatory approach to understanding bullet dynamics, potentially covering aspects like projectile construction, ballistics, or how they interact with targets. The video likely focuses on the physical properties and behavior of ammunition.

Ballistic gel testing is a limited tool that only indicates how a round performs in gel, not its effectiveness as a self-defense projectile. Factors like bullet shape, size, and resistance significantly influence penetration, and success in gel does not guarantee performance against dense muscle, bone, or heavy clothing. While gel tests can offer basic insights into velocity, mass, and bullet stability, they are not a reliable measure of a round's stopping power or suitability for self-defense.

This episode of the Long Range Pursuit Podcast, titled 'Need For Speed,' features a discussion on the evolution of long-range shooting, emphasizing the shift from simply seeking maximum velocity to a more nuanced approach involving bullet design, cartridge efficiency, and understanding ballistic principles. The conversation highlights how modern technology and bullet construction allow for superior long-range performance with less extreme cartridges, challenging the traditional 'bigger is better' mentality. It delves into the importance of bullet selection, case design, and the practical implications of these factors for hunters and shooters.

Jason Hornady, VP of Hornady Manufacturing, details the company's evolution and cartridge development, focusing on the 6mm ARC. He highlights the use of Doppler radar for precise ballistic analysis and the company's agile innovation culture. The discussion emphasizes achieving superior downrange performance through advanced bullet engineering.

This video details the development and testing process of Lehigh Defense bullets, featuring insights from Bill Wilson, who acquired Lehigh Defense in 2022, and Mike Cyrus, an employee since Lehigh's inception. They discuss how Lehigh Defense designs high-performance bullets and aims to become a dominant force in the bullet industry, akin to Wilson Combat's success in firearms. The discussion focuses on the technical aspects of bullet design and rigorous testing methodologies.

This video details the development and testing process of Lehigh Defense bullets, featuring insights from Bill Wilson, who acquired Lehigh Defense assets in 2022 and aims to elevate the brand similarly to Wilson Combat, and Mike Cyrus, an original Lehigh Defense employee with extensive product knowledge. They discuss their methods for designing and testing bullets to ensure they are the best available on the market.

This guide details the expert testing of the Lehigh Defense 9mm 115-grain Controlled Fracturing bullet, utilizing a Wilson Combat SFX9 and ballistic gelatin. The analysis covers bullet mechanics, performance through bare gel, heavy clothing, and Level 3A body armor, emphasizing its terminal effectiveness and safety features for law enforcement and civilian self-defense. Instruction is provided by industry leaders like Bill Wilson, Ken Hackathorn, and Paul Howe.

This video provides an expert-level analysis of the Lehigh Defense 90 grain Xtreme Defense 9mm monolithic bullet through ballistic gel testing. The demonstration, conducted by Wilson Combat, highlights the critical role of the bullet's flute design in controlling energy transfer and penetration depth. The fluted version effectively dumped its energy within 18 inches, while a non-fluted variant over-penetrated, proving the design's efficacy for self-defense applications.

Massad Ayoob, a highly authoritative firearms instructor, evaluates the Lehigh Defense Xtreme Defense .380 ACP load. He explains that traditional .380 ACP rounds often fail to achieve both adequate expansion and the FBI's 12-inch penetration standard. The XD load utilizes a unique fluted solid design to create a wide wound channel through fluid displacement, rather than relying on expansion, thus maintaining penetration. Ayoob emphasizes that for less powerful calibers like .380 ACP, selecting high-performance ammunition is paramount for self-defense effectiveness.

This segment from Gun Talk Radio discusses the suitability of 7mm cartridges, specifically the 280 AI, for long-range shooting. While acknowledging its effectiveness as a hunting caliber, the discussion highlights recoil and the availability of high Ballistic Coefficient (BC) bullets as limiting factors for extreme distances. The conversation contrasts this with popular long-range cartridges like the 6.5 Creedmoor and emerging trends towards 6mm Creedmoor, emphasizing the importance of BC and case design for long-range performance.