Videos tagged with Hollow Point Bullets

This video details Fiocchi Ammunition's new Covert X line of concealed carry enhanced hollow points. Travis Franklin of Fiocchi explains how the design addresses the velocity limitations of short-barreled handguns, ensuring reliable expansion and adequate penetration across various calibers from .380 ACP to .45 Auto. The ammunition is engineered to perform consistently in both micro-compact and full-size firearms, offering a balance of expansion and penetration crucial for self-defense.

This guide details a comprehensive ballistic gel testing procedure for .38 Special +P ammunition, as demonstrated by an experienced instructor. It covers test setup, ammunition selection, velocity and energy measurements, gel impact observation, projectile recovery, and detailed analysis of expansion, penetration, and retained weight. The testing is crucial for understanding self-defense ammunition performance from short-barreled revolvers.

This video debunks the myth that all hollow-point bullets are designed to expand. Brownells Gun Techs Steve and Caleb explain that while handgun hollow-points and many hunting rifle hollow-points (like Sierra GameKing) are designed for expansion to increase terminal ballistics, match-grade target hollow-points utilize the cavity for a centered air bubble to improve the ballistic coefficient by reducing air resistance. They also note that hollow-point construction can be easier to manufacture uniformly than solid points, which are more susceptible to damage during handling. The video clearly illustrates that the function of a hollow-point varies based on its intended application.