Videos tagged with Federal 158gr SP

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test comparing Federal 158gr Soft Point and CCI Blazer 158gr JHP ammunition fired from a 6-inch Rossi 972 revolver. The test measures velocity, penetration, wound cavity, retained weight, and expansion through both bare gel and four layers of denim, offering insights into the performance differences between the two .357 Magnum loads.

This video presents a ballistic gel test comparing Federal 158gr Soft Point and CCI Blazer 158gr Jacketed Hollow Point ammunition fired from a 3-inch barrel Taurus 605 Defender. The test reveals significant differences in performance, particularly regarding expansion and penetration, with the Federal load achieving deep penetration with minimal expansion and the CCI Blazer JHP showing moderate expansion and less penetration. The presenter highlights the surprising effectiveness of both rounds from a short barrel, suggesting potential for even greater performance from longer barrels.