Videos tagged with Hornady GMX

This YouTube video focuses on a specific ammunition load for the 6.5 Grendel caliber. It details the use of CFE223 powder with a 120-grain Hornady GMX projectile. The content likely involves testing or discussing the performance and characteristics of this particular hunting or defensive round within the context of the 6.5 Grendel cartridge.

This video details the process of developing a hunting load for the 308 Winchester using 165-grain Hornady GMX bullets and AR-Comp powder. The instructor systematically adjusts the overall length (OAL) of the cartridges, starting from 2.740 inches and decreasing in 0.010-inch increments, while maintaining a consistent powder charge. Ballistics data, including velocity and group sizes, are recorded and analyzed at each step to identify the most accurate and reliable load for hunting in thick woods. The process also includes insights into brass preparation and sizing die selection.

This video details the process of reloading 308 Winchester cartridges using 165gr Hornady GMX and SST bullets with AR-Comp powder. It covers case preparation, including sizing and neck expansion with a mandrel, and discusses potential issues like primer pocket wear and over-expansion. The reloading process involves specific charge weights and overall lengths, with a focus on achieving consistent cartridge-based ogive measurements. The video also presents range results, highlighting accuracy variations between bullet types and overall lengths.

This guide details a comprehensive ballistics gel test of various .300 Blackout ammunition types, including subsonic and supersonic loads, conducted by firearms expert Jerry Miculek. The tests, performed using a suppressed Smith & Wesson M&P15 and high-speed camera, provide valuable insights into bullet expansion, penetration, and the overall versatility of the .300 Blackout cartridge for different applications.

Andrew Betts of AR15.com provides an expert guide to selecting the top 5 home defense loads for .223/5.56mm firearms. The guide emphasizes reliability, adequate penetration (minimum 12 inches), and effective tissue disruption through expansion or fragmentation. Betts details specific ammunition types, from budget-friendly Russian options to premium bonded soft points, offering data-driven insights based on ballistic gel testing.

This video reviews the Bergara Premier Stalker rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor, highlighting its performance during a plains game hunt in South Africa. The rifle features a 22-inch barrel with a 1:8 twist, Bergara's Premier action, an all-carbon fiber stock for lightweight carry, and a Timney 510 trigger. It was paired with Hornady's Precision Hunter ammunition featuring 143-grain ELDX bullets for excellent expansion at various ranges, and Hornady's Superformance 120-grain GMX bullets for deep penetration on tougher game. A key finding was that both ammunition types shot to the same point of impact at 100 yards, simplifying range adjustments.

This YouTube video, titled 'Butt Kickin' 5.56 Bullets - ep4 - 70gr Hornady GMX and Varget', focuses on 5.56mm ammunition, specifically detailing the use of 70gr Hornady GMX bullets and Varget powder. As part of a series likely exploring various bullet types and their performance, this episode delves into ammunition components and potentially their ballistic characteristics or effectiveness.

This video compares the Springfield Armory M1A National Match in .308 Winchester against the Springfield Armory EMP 9mm pistol across accuracy, penetration, and speed shooting. The M1A demonstrated superior accuracy and penetration, while the EMP excelled in rapid firing due to lower recoil. The comparison highlights the distinct roles and performance characteristics of a battle rifle versus a compact pistol.