Videos tagged with Cast Bullet

This video provides a foundational understanding of common bullet types used in handgun ammunition. It differentiates between cast lead bullets and jacketed bullets, explaining the construction and typical applications of Full Metal Jacket (FMJ), Soft Point, and Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) designs. The content is suitable for beginners seeking to understand basic ammunition terminology and functionality.

This video from USCCA's Clear Impact series examines X-Fire's 116-grain solid .38 Special ammunition. Associate Editor Ed Commes highlights how these machined, solid bullets are designed to expand and disrupt upon impact, offering effective terminal ballistics, particularly from shorter barrels like snub-nose revolvers. The demonstration shows significant deformation and fracturing, contrasting with less effective rounds.

This video details a ballistic gel test comparing the .44 Magnum and .44 Special cartridges. The .44 Magnum, using a 240-grain Hornady XTP hollow point at 1,200 fps, penetrated 20 inches and created a cavity. The .44 Special, with a 250-grain Keith-style cast bullet at 700 fps, achieved greater penetration due to its non-expanding, shape-retaining design, demonstrating how bullet construction and velocity impact terminal ballistics.