Videos tagged with Hornady FMJ

Johnny's Reloading Bench conducts a torture test on Shell Shock 9mm casings, pushing them to extreme +P+ pressures in a Glock 19. The casings, made of nickel-plated aluminum with a nickel alloy stainless steel cylinder, demonstrated remarkable durability, outperforming brass and lasting through 11 firings before a split occurred near the base due to extreme pressure. The test highlights the need for specialized S3 Reload dies with a unique spring-ejection system for these two-piece casings. This expert analysis provides valuable insights into the performance limits of advanced casing materials under high-stress conditions.

This video details accuracy tests comparing a Palmetto State Armory (PSA) 16-inch 5.56 upper with a stainless steel barrel against an AR Stoner 16-inch barrel. The testing involved four different bullet types (55gr Hornady FMJ, 55gr Midsouth Varmint Nightmare, 69gr Sierra Match King, 69gr Barnes Match Burner) and various powders, with groups measured at 100 yards. While neither barrel definitively outperformed the other across all loads, the PSA barrel showed slightly better performance with lighter bullets, and the AR Stoner with heavier bullets. The presenter concludes that both offer acceptable accuracy for their budget price point.