Videos tagged with Snider cartridge

This video provides a demonstration of the Martini-Henry Mk.II rifle, focusing on its terminal ballistics. It details the effect of the rifle's projectile on a ballistic gel block, explaining concepts like permanent cavity, temporary cavity, and penetration depth. The description compares the Martini-Henry's performance to modern handgun cartridges, noting its reliance on a large permanent cavity for incapacitation due to its lower velocity and harder bullet composition. The video also touches on the historical significance of the Martini-Henry, its role in the film 'Zulu', and its technical specifications as a single-shot, lever-actuated rifle.