Videos tagged with Hornady ELD-M

This video showcases the Desert Tech SRS-M2 bullpup sniper rifle, chambered in .300 Norma Magnum. It highlights the rifle's compact design, bolt-action operation, and the use of 225-grain Hornady ELD-M ammunition. Performance is demonstrated with a live-fire engagement at distance, achieving a muzzle velocity of 2921.7 fps.

This video presents a 100-yard ballistics gel test for the 6.5 Grendel cartridge, utilizing an 18-inch barrel. The test evaluates four different bullet types: Hornady SST 123gr, Speer Gold Dot 120gr, Hornady GMX 120gr, and Hornady Eld-M 123gr. All tested loads were reportedly assembled with the same powder charge, allowing for a direct comparison of projectile performance in ballistic gelatin at a common hunting and self-defense range.

This video compares the steel penetration capabilities of the .338 Winchester Magnum and .338 Lapua Magnum. While both easily penetrate 1/4" and 3/8" steel, the .338 Win Mag unexpectedly penetrated deeper into 1/2" and 3/4" steel plates, despite having a lighter bullet. This is attributed to its higher velocity, demonstrating that velocity can be a more significant factor than bullet weight in mild steel penetration.

The .224 Valkyrie shows promise for the AR-15 platform, offering high ballistic performance with 90-grain bullets. Early testing revealed potential issues with velocity consistency and accuracy, often linked to reamer depth, freebore, and twist rates. Enhancements like receiver lapping and specific barrel configurations (e.g., 1:6.5 twist) significantly improved accuracy, yielding sub-MOA results.

This video details the practical accuracy of a Ruger Precision Rifle (RPR) in 6.5 Creedmoor, reaching out to 1,100 yards with an IOR Valdada 3.5-18x50 scope. The RPR demonstrated consistent accuracy, with most misses attributed to significant wind shifts rather than rifle performance. The review highlights the effectiveness of aftermarket components and custom handloads for extreme long-range engagements.