Videos tagged with Cartridge Power

This expert-level entry details the significance of the .454 Casull cartridge, tracing its lineage from the .44 Magnum and highlighting its revolutionary impact on revolver hunting. It emphasizes the cartridge's compatibility with the Thompson/Center Encore and showcases its impressive power through a practical demonstration. The information is presented with authoritative insights into firearm calibers and their historical development.

This video explores the power of the .357 SIG cartridge, highlighting its significant ballistic performance. While specific firearms are not detailed in the provided information, the focus is on the capabilities of this potent handgun caliber. The title suggests a demonstration or discussion of the cartridge's effectiveness, likely targeting an audience interested in handgun ammunition and its applications.

This review compares the 5.7x28mm and .22 TCM cartridges in handguns, evaluating their power, performance, and penetration capabilities. The 5.7x28mm, particularly the FN Green Tip, demonstrated superior penetration against Level 3A body armor. In ballistics gel, the .22 TCM showed significant fragmentation but over-penetrated, while the 5.7mm rounds exhibited varied expansion and tumbling. The host ultimately favors the 5.7x28mm for its armor-piercing potential.

This hypothetical scenario explores the US Army adopting lever-action rifles in the 1870s instead of the single-shot Trapdoor Springfield. It posits that a squad equipped with Winchester 1866s and 1876s would have possessed significant fire superiority due to higher capacity and faster reloading. A scoped Sharps rifle would maintain long-range capability, making such a unit devastatingly effective.

This episode delves into the Taylor Knockout (TKO) formula as an alternative to standard foot-pounds of energy for assessing cartridge power, particularly for large game. It highlights how bullet diameter significantly impacts TKO, sometimes more than raw energy, as seen in comparisons between the .600 Nitro and 10ga Waxer. The .950 JDJ is presented as an extreme example of cartridge power, boasting immense energy and TKO values.