Videos tagged with Carbine Ammunition

This expert-level analysis from Tools&Targets details a surprising ballistic gel test of Speer Gold Dot Carbine 9mm 135gr G2 HP ammunition. The test reveals significant performance differences between an 8.9-inch barrel HK SP5 and a 16.4-inch barrel Henry Homesteader, with the shorter barrel achieving better projectile expansion despite lower advertised velocity. The instructor's deep understanding of terminal ballistics and objective analysis provides valuable insights into ammunition performance across different platforms.

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test comparing Hornady LeverEvolution 10mm 150gr FTX and Underwood 10mm 155gr XTP ammunition. The instructor, with clear expertise in firearms testing, demonstrates significant velocity and terminal performance differences, particularly when fired from a 16-inch carbine. The Underwood load significantly outperforms the Hornady in terms of velocity, expansion, and energy transfer, highlighting the critical role of ammunition choice and velocity in terminal ballistics.

This video details a ballistics test of Defiant Munitions' 9mm TCX-SDH (Total Copper Expanding Super Duty Harrington) ammunition. The test was conducted using a 16.3-inch barrel Henry Homesteader PCC and a 4.5-inch barrel P80 handgun. The ammunition features a 125-grain solid copper boat tail expander designed to extend the effective range of 9mm. The instructor, with apparent expertise in ballistics testing, provides velocity readings and gel test results, highlighting the projectile's expansion and penetration capabilities.

This video provides essential guidance on selecting the best ammunition for steel targets, specifically addressing how different ammo types can impact target lifespan. The presenter highlights that faster and smaller bullets have a greater potential for damaging the steel surface. They recommend a muzzle velocity of 3,000 FPS or less for carbine use at recommended distances and suggest testing faster rounds at increased distances or with shorter-barreled rifles to mitigate damage. The video showcases a 1/2" AR550 Magnum A-DAP target and offers a discount code for steel target purchases from TATargets.