Videos tagged with Fragmentation

This video provides a detailed comparison between M855 'green tip' and M193 'ball' 5.56x45mm ammunition for realistic self-defense and SHTF scenarios. It analyzes their performance based on projectile weight, velocity, penetration, fragmentation, and barrel length, offering guidance on choosing the appropriate round for different rifle configurations and tactical considerations. The speaker, with extensive military experience, emphasizes practical application over theoretical performance.

This video critically examines the FBI's ballistic testing standards, highlighting areas for improvement. The presenter, Boondock, suggests that while the FBI sets a high bar, certain aspects like clothing simulation and steel barrier material consistency could be more realistic. The discussion also touches upon the nuances of over/under penetration, fragmentation versus expansion, and the importance of testing rounds based on their intended application and range, drawing parallels with military testing methodologies.

This expert analysis from Tools&Targets rigorously tests 9mm +P ammunition for bear defense, comparing Liberty Bear Country and Federal Solid Core Syntech. The data reveals significant differences in penetration and weight retention, with the Liberty round fragmenting heavily and the Federal round offering deep penetration. The host, demonstrating high expertise, concludes that while both rounds perform as advertised, 9mm is generally insufficient for grizzly bear defense, advocating for larger calibers.

This video provides a critical analysis of 10mm ammunition, specifically Liberty Ammo's Bear Country and Underwood's Hard Cast, through rigorous ballistic gel testing. The host, demonstrating high authority with professional equipment and methodology, challenges manufacturer claims by presenting empirical data on velocity, penetration, and projectile integrity. The findings highlight significant discrepancies between advertised specifications and real-world performance, offering valuable insights for consumers evaluating ammunition for self-defense or hunting scenarios.

This review details the performance of Liberty Ammo's Spike .380 ACP ammunition through rigorous ballistic gel testing. The host, demonstrating high authority and analytical skill, utilized a LabRadar chronograph and standardized gel protocols. Key findings include significant velocity differences based on barrel length and consistent fragmentation of the projectile, with recovered cores weighing 34.2 grains. The ammunition showed potential for self-defense applications, particularly in firearms with longer barrels.

This video provides a detailed ballistics gel test of various .410 slugs, including AGC, BPS, Sterling, and ATI. The expert analysis, conducted by Buckeye Ballistics, meticulously measures velocity, penetration, and fragmentation, offering valuable insights into the performance differences between these less common slug brands. The methodical approach highlights the importance of proper testing procedures for understanding ammunition performance.

This video emphasizes the critical importance of spall liners in body armor, particularly when using steel plates. Clint Morgan explains that while steel plates don't have a shelf life, they can create dangerous fragmentation upon impact. A spall liner is essential for catching these metal fragments, preventing severe injuries like bleeding in the neck and groin.

This video presents a ballistic gel test of Sim-X Defense Core .45 ACP ammunition. The reviewer, experienced in firearms testing, evaluates its performance through a clothing barrier and into gel blocks using chronographs. The results indicate significant fragmentation and limited penetration, leading to a negative recommendation for self-defense use.

This entry details the performance characteristics of the M855A1 5.56x45mm NATO round, as analyzed by Dirty Civilian. The analysis focuses on terminal ballistics in ballistic gel, highlighting expansion and fragmentation patterns. Key technical insights include its higher operating pressure (+10,000 PSI) and its design objective to achieve higher velocities from shorter barrels.

This video details a ballistic gel test of SimX Defense Core 9mm 45-grain ammunition. The instructor conducts velocity tests with two different barrel lengths and then evaluates terminal performance in ballistic gel with a heavy clothing barrier. The ammunition exhibits extremely rapid fragmentation and minimal penetration, leading the instructor to deem it a gimmick.

This video demonstrates a practical test comparing steel and ceramic/composite body armor, focusing on the critical role of a spall liner. The presenter shoots both types of plates wrapped in shirts with various calibers to illustrate the fragmentation and spall generated by steel plates, highlighting how a spall liner mitigates these dangerous projectiles. The test reveals significant differences in how each armor type handles impact energy and material shedding.

This guide details a comprehensive testing methodology for the Hickory Flat Boars S.O.B. 12 GA Revolution Slug, often called the 'Pineapple' slug. The evaluation, conducted by an instructor with high authority, includes energy transfer tests using a water bucket, accuracy checks on paper targets, and detailed terminal ballistics analysis in ballistic gelatin to observe fragmentation and wound channels.