Videos tagged with Nox Gelatin

This video conducts a ballistic gel test of Hornady American Gunner 9mm XTP +P 124-grain ammunition fired from firearms with varying barrel lengths (3.3", 4.5", 7.5", and 10.5"). The test aims to observe the impact of barrel length on velocity, bullet expansion, and penetration depth in 10% ballistic gelatin. Results show significant expansion and penetration across all barrel lengths, with some surprising outcomes regarding wound cavity size and penetration depth between shorter and longer barrels.

This video conducts a ballistic gel test of CCI Uppercut .22LR ammunition, addressing controversy surrounding its performance. The presenter uses Nox gelatin, explaining its advantages over clear synthetic blocks for testing expansion. Results show consistent expansion and retention through bare gel, two layers of t-shirt, and one layer of denim, though it failed through four layers of denim. The test highlights potential discrepancies in performance based on gelatin type and temperature sensitivity.

This video details preliminary testing of homemade ballistics gelatin using standard Nox gelatin. The goal was to simulate FBI calibration standards for testing defensive ammunition. While the homemade mix proved to be a viable, cost-effective alternative for preliminary testing, it did not meet the FBI's strict penetration requirements for calibration, suggesting a need for higher bloom gelatin for more precise testing.