Videos tagged with High Pressure Ammunition

This review introduces Federal's new 7mm Backcountry cartridge, a steel-cased round designed for high performance comparable to magnum cartridges but fitting standard-length rifle actions. The steel case allows for higher pressures (around 80,000 PSI) compared to traditional brass cases (mid-60,000s PSI), with the case itself acting as a containment vessel. This design enables the use of shorter barrels and suppressors while maintaining significant ballistic capability, making it advantageous for modern hunting scenarios.

This video explores the complexities of high-pressure and hybrid ammunition, featuring insights from ammunition designer Jesse (Boondock Battle Station). It debunks the notion of 'easy plug-and-play' performance gains, highlighting manufacturing challenges, potential weapon system degradation, and the need for redesigned components. The discussion emphasizes that current commercial high-pressure loads offer modest velocity increases, and the true potential lies in future weapon system development for smaller platforms.

This video critically analyzes Shell Shock's NAS3 hybrid ammunition, questioning its 'next-generation' claims. While acknowledging potential benefits like weight reduction and increased velocity due to hybrid materials (nickel-plated aluminum alloy case head, nickel alloy stainless steel body for pistol calibers; steel for rifle calibers), the analysis highlights significant drawbacks. These include high cost, limited availability, questionable benefits for the average shooter, and potential safety concerns related to case head separation and barrel obstructions, particularly when compared to traditional brass or monolithic steel cases. The video suggests that while the technology is interesting, it faces substantial hurdles for widespread adoption in both commercial and military markets.

This video delves into the technical aspects of new ammunition and firearm platforms, specifically discussing the 5.56 Max cartridge and its implications for the AR-15 platform. It explores the challenges of high-pressure cartridges, potential solutions like advanced materials and bolt designs, and the concept of an "AR-12.5" platform as a scaled-up AR-15 to handle these new rounds. The discussion also touches on the historical context of ammunition development and the trade-offs between performance and reliability.

This video introduces the Federal 7mm Backcountry, a new centerfire cartridge designed for big game hunting from short-barreled rifles. It highlights the cartridge's ability to achieve high muzzle velocities comparable to longer barrels due to increased pressure and a novel steel alloy case. The discussion also covers its ballistic performance and compares it to other 7mm magnum cartridges.

This video from Shot Show 2025 introduces Shell-Tech Ammunition, a brand under Shellshock Technologies, highlighting their innovative NAS3 two-piece ammunition cases. The cases are made from a nickel-stainless alloy, offering significant weight reduction (up to 25% lighter than brass) and increased strength capable of handling extreme pressures (tested to 85-95,000 PSI). The presentation includes on-range testing of 300 Blackout, 223 Remington, and 9mm Luger ammunition, demonstrating accuracy, gel penetration, and wound cavity effects. The company emphasizes consistency, reduced recoil, and improved accuracy as key benefits of their technology.

The Federal Premium 7mm Backcountry cartridge introduces a significant advancement in ammunition technology, utilizing a steel alloy case to achieve much higher internal pressures (80,000 PSI compared to the 280 Remington's 60,000 PSI). This allows for magnum-level velocities, even from short-barreled rifles (e.g., 20-inch), making it ideal for hunters using suppressed firearms. The standard case size also offers an advantage in magazine capacity over traditional magnum cartridges.

This video introduces Federal Premium's new 7mm Backcountry ammunition, highlighting its revolutionary Peak Alloy Case Technology. This advanced material allows the cartridge to operate at an extreme 88,000 PSI, enabling higher velocities and performance. The technology is derived from nuclear containment units and represents a significant step in ammunition evolution, with potential applications for existing and future chamberings.

This entry details the catastrophic failure of a 1911 pistol during a high-pressure test, as demonstrated by Kentucky Ballistics. The video showcases the destructive potential of exceeding standard chamber pressures (40,000 PSI) with custom rounds reaching up to 250,000 PSI. Expert analysis highlights the severe damage to the firearm's frame, slide, and barrel, emphasizing the importance of understanding pressure limits in firearms.

This guide details the setup for a catastrophic failure test on an M1 Garand rifle, as demonstrated by Kentucky Ballistics. It involves using a remote firing setup and a specially prepared high-pressure round to induce an explosion, highlighting the dangers of over-pressured ammunition. The expert-level demonstration emphasizes safety protocols during extreme firearm testing.

This segment from Gun Talk Radio discusses SIG Sauer's new hybrid ammunition, a significant advancement in firearm technology. Jason St. John of SIG Sauer explains how this two-piece cartridge, featuring a brass body and stainless steel head, allows for dramatically increased pressures (up to 120,000 PSI) compared to traditional brass cartridges (around 65,000 PSI). This innovation enables higher velocities from shorter barrels, offering tactical advantages for military applications and performance benefits for hunters and civilian shooters. The discussion also touches on the new SIG Experience facility in Exeter, New Hampshire, which includes a pro shop, museum, and indoor ranges.

Brandon Herrera details the US Military's selection of SIG Sauer's MCX Spear platform for the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) program. The XM5 rifle and XM250 light machine gun, chambered in the new 6.8x51mm cartridge, will replace the M4 and M249 SAW respectively. The video highlights the advanced Vortex XM157 Fire Control optic and discusses the significant increase in chamber pressure for the new ammunition.