Videos tagged with Projectile Deformation

This video analyzes the ATF ballistic report related to the Charlie Kirk assassination, clarifying what the findings mean and don't mean. The speaker, with experience in ballistics testing and 2A advocacy, explains that the report confirms a 30 caliber class projectile fragment was recovered. However, it does not definitively match the fragment to the specific Mouser 98 rifle found at the scene, only to the caliber class. The report also identified a fired cartridge case from the scene as originating from the Mouser 98 rifle and noted tool marks on casings consistent with a common rotary tool.

This video tests the effectiveness and accuracy of double-slug shotgun ammunition. It demonstrates the penetration capabilities of the slugs in ballistic gel and assesses their grouping at a distance, revealing significant spread. The test highlights the projectile deformation upon impact.

This video delves into the complexities of ballistics, particularly terminal ballistics, explaining the numerous variables that influence projectile behavior upon impact. The speaker, a former sniper and Green Beret, emphasizes that while internal and external ballistics can be calculated, terminal ballistics are inherently unpredictable due to factors like impact angle, tissue density, projectile spin rate, and engineering. The discussion highlights how modern ammunition engineering, including tumbling and frangible rounds, significantly impacts terminal performance, and stresses the importance of understanding these variables for accurate analysis.

This video demonstrates the ballistic effects of firing 10-cent coins from a shotgun into ballistic gel. The test reveals significant deformation of the projectiles and penetration depths of approximately 30 cm, indicating a potentially lethal outcome if impacting a human body. The experiment highlights the destructive potential of improvised projectiles.

This video provides a detailed comparison of three types of .380 ACP ammunition: Buffalo Bore Hardcast (standard and +P), Fiocchi FMJ, and Xtreme Penetrator. The testing involves ballistic gel to measure penetration, velocity, and projectile integrity. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, emphasizes the importance of maximizing energy and penetration from the .380 ACP caliber for self-defense applications.

This presentation details a comprehensive live-fire study designed to understand and recreate historical bullet strikes from the American Revolution. By using reproduction firearms, period-accurate ammunition, and advanced recording technology like high-speed cameras and Doppler radar, the researchers meticulously analyzed the effects of musket balls on various materials and simulated human tissue. The study aimed to validate historical accounts and artifacts by replicating the damage caused by these projectiles, providing invaluable insights into the ballistics and wounding potential of 18th-century firearms.

This video demonstrates the terminal ballistics of a .50 BMG round fired from a Serbu RN-50 rifle into a substantial stack of paper targets. The demonstration, led by Big Kahuna Guns, showcases the significant energy transfer and projectile deformation upon impact. The expert-level practical demonstration highlights the destructive power of the .50 BMG caliber.

This short demonstrates the terminal ballistics of 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition against stacked plywood. The projectile successfully penetrated 14 layers of plywood, deforming significantly into a 'pancake' shape by the 15th layer, indicating substantial energy transfer and fragmentation.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of a 12 gauge slug through multiple pumpkins filled with water. The experiment reveals surprising results regarding projectile deformation and stopping power, with the slug stopping in the third pumpkin during one test. The presenter emphasizes the significant force of a 12 gauge slug, noting its velocity and projectile weight.

This video demonstrates a ballistic damage test of the .50 BMG cartridge fired from a Barrett M107A1 rifle. Expertly conducted by 704 Tactical, the test showcases the immense power of the .50 BMG round against various targets, including water jugs, a tire, and a metal rim, highlighting projectile fragmentation and penetration capabilities.

This video from Autumn's Armory tests Fort Scott Munitions TUI (Tumble Upon Impact) 9mm ammunition against standard FMJ rounds across various targets, including V8 splash targets, 2-liter soda bottles, and sandbags. The presenter, despite initial expectations and marketing claims, found little evidence of the TUI rounds tumbling or exhibiting significantly different terminal performance compared to FMJ rounds in their tests. The presenter expresses disappointment with the product's performance relative to its advertised capabilities.

This video demonstrates the surprising durability of Kamikoto kitchen knives by testing their ability to withstand impacts from firearms. The knives were subjected to 9mm rounds and shotgun slugs, with the projectiles splitting upon impact. The experiment highlights the sharpness and resilience of the knives, exceeding expectations for their intended use.