Videos tagged with Permanent Wound Cavity

This video presents a ballistic gel test comparing Underwood's 9mm Extreme Defender 68gr +P and 90gr standard pressure ammunition. The instructor, demonstrating expertise in ballistics and ammunition performance, highlights the significant differences in velocity and wound cavity creation between the two loads when fired from a subcompact pistol. The test also includes a comparative shot of Federal Premium Gold Dot 124gr standard pressure for context, emphasizing the Extreme Defender's superior performance in terms of permanent wound cavity and barrier blind capabilities.

This podcast episode debunks the myth of 'knockdown power' in firearms, explaining that stopping power is primarily achieved through significant blood loss leading to oxygen deprivation to the brain (Type 2 stop) or direct central nervous system trauma (Type 1 stop). Experts emphasize that actual physical force from recoil does not 'knock down' a target in the way depicted in movies. The key to effective stopping power lies in achieving adequate penetration to cause sufficient tissue damage and bleeding, rather than relying on kinetic energy or momentum alone.

This review details a ballistics gel test of Hornady 5.45x39 60gr V-MAX steel case ammunition, conducted by an experienced firearms instructor. The test utilized a 16.5-inch Vepr AK variant and provided detailed insights into bullet performance, including fragmentation patterns, penetration depth, and retained weight. The results indicate effective terminal ballistics for its intended purpose.

This review details a ballistics gel test of Wolf Military Classic 7.62x39 124gr FMJ ammunition fired from a 16-inch WASR 10/63 rifle. The test highlights the ammunition's performance characteristics, including significant bullet tumbling and deep penetration, while also discussing its limitations for domestic self-defense applications. The instructor emphasizes that while effective, this type of ammunition is not ideal for home defense due to over-penetration concerns.