Videos tagged with Projectile Expansion

This video details a ballistic gel test of the Winchester Ranger .40 S&W RA40180HP 180-grain JHP ammunition. The test includes chronograph readings from short and full-size barrels and examines projectile performance through a heavy clothing barrier. The presenter provides insights into the old-school design's performance in modern testing scenarios.

This comprehensive review details a ballistic gel test of Browning X-Point Defense .40 S&W ammunition, conducted by the Tools&Targets host. The expert analysis includes chronograph data from Glock 27 and Glock 22 pistols, penetration depth, expansion measurements, and projectile weight retention. The host provides an objective assessment of the ammunition's performance in self-defense scenarios, comparing it to advertised specifications and other available options.

This video showcases the performance of the GunNuts 12G Full Metal Kraken projectile. The projectile demonstrated significant expansion, creating an 8-pointed star resembling kraken tentacles, and effectively cut through ballistic gelatin. The video also promotes tactical deals from Armory Deals.

This expert-level guide details a ballistic gel test comparing Winchester Ranger T-Series .45 GAP and .45 ACP +P self-defense ammunition. Conducted by the Tools&Targets host, the test utilizes professional equipment like a LabRadar chronograph and ballistic gel blocks with clothing barriers. The analysis focuses on velocity, muzzle energy, projectile expansion, and penetration depth, providing objective data for self-defense ammunition selection.

This expert-level analysis from Tools&Targets details a surprising ballistic gel test of Speer Gold Dot Carbine 9mm 135gr G2 HP ammunition. The test reveals significant performance differences between an 8.9-inch barrel HK SP5 and a 16.4-inch barrel Henry Homesteader, with the shorter barrel achieving better projectile expansion despite lower advertised velocity. The instructor's deep understanding of terminal ballistics and objective analysis provides valuable insights into ammunition performance across different platforms.

This video tests the 'Twister' slug, a shotgun projectile featuring three lead petals designed to open upon impact. The test demonstrates its performance by shooting a five-gallon water jug, a paper target for accuracy, and ballistic gelatin for lethality. The results show significant water displacement, a clean hole on the paper target, and petal separation in the gelatin, indicating effective expansion and penetration.

This video presents a ballistic gel test comparing Federal Punch .380 ACP and 9mm Luger self-defense ammunition. The test, conducted with a heavy clothing barrier, evaluates penetration, expansion, and projectile condition. The 9mm consistently outperformed the .380 in terms of penetration, expansion, and overall energy transfer, though both rounds showed acceptable performance for their respective calibers.

This video tests the "Twister" shotgun slug, examining its performance in water jug penetration, accuracy on paper, and lethality in ballistics gelatin. The slug features three lead pedals designed to open on impact, creating significant cavitation and expansion. The testing suggests the Twister slug is effective for its intended purpose.

This video details a ballistic gel test of Federal Premium HST .44 Magnum 230-grain ammunition. The test was conducted using a 4-inch Taurus Tracker and a 6.5-inch Smith & Wesson Model 29, with chronograph readings and gel penetration data presented. The results showed surprisingly high velocities and excellent expansion, contradicting the manufacturer's stated specifications.

This video details a comprehensive ballistic gel test of Buffalo Bore's 180 Grain .357 Magnum ammunition. The test, conducted by a firearms instructor, measures muzzle velocity from both 4-inch and 6-inch barrels, analyzes gel penetration and expansion, and weighs recovered projectiles. The results indicate exceptional performance, with significant energy transfer and deep penetration, suggesting suitability for defense against larger threats.

This video presents a detailed ballistic gel test of Fiocchi Covert X .45 ACP 230-grain ammunition. The reviewer, demonstrating expertise in ammunition testing, evaluates performance from both a full-size 1911 and a compact Glock G30. Key findings include significant differences in expansion and penetration based on barrel length and velocity, highlighting the challenges of achieving optimal performance with .45 ACP from shorter barrels.

This video presents a ballistic gel test of the new Fiocchi Covert X .380 ACP ammunition, evaluating its performance in short-barreled handguns. The test reveals significant differences in expansion and penetration based on barrel length, with the ammunition failing to expand from a 2.75-inch barrel but showing better results from a 3.8-inch barrel. The reviewer expresses disappointment with the performance from shorter barrels, deeming it a failure for its intended purpose.