Videos tagged with Hard Cast Ammunition

This guide details using the Ruger GP100 revolver, specifically the 3-inch barrel variant, as an underrated bear defense option. It emphasizes the critical role of heavy, hard-cast .357 Magnum ammunition like Buffalo Bore 180gr for deep penetration. The instruction highlights practical carry considerations with appropriate holsters and the importance of practicing with potent loads for effective defense against large, dangerous game.

This video argues strongly for the existence and importance of 'stopping power' in firearms. It explains that stopping power is a projectile's ability to incapacitate a target, and that factors like bullet size, weight, type, and velocity are crucial. The presenter contrasts hollow-point ammunition for human defense with hard-cast for bear defense, highlighting the need for penetration in different scenarios.

This video showcases a significant haul of ammunition from both a local shop and a direct shipment from Defiant Munitions. The presenter highlights various calibers and types, including Underwood's 50 AE XTP and FMJ, 454 Casull XTP, 10mm Auto (155gr and 200gr hard cast), 357 SIG (115gr and 147gr), and 380 ACP Plus P XTP. A notable item is Defiant Munitions' 223 TCX and 300 Blackout (200gr subsonic, 125gr defensive match, 110gr TCX). The presenter expresses particular interest and slight apprehension regarding the extremely high-velocity Underwood 45-70 Government Plus P 430gr load.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics tests the penetration capabilities of the 500 Auto Max cartridge against a custom-built pine board box. The test utilizes two types of ammunition: 440-grain and 575-grain hard cast bullets, as well as 275-grain Barnes XPB rounds. The results demonstrate significant penetration, with the 575-grain hard cast round achieving the deepest penetration through 20 boards.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics tests the penetration capabilities of .454 Casull ammunition against concrete blocks. It compares Hornady 240-grain hollow points and Double Tap 400-grain hard cast loads fired from a Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan. The results demonstrate significant differences in penetration, with hard cast bullets showing superior performance against dense materials.