This video compares the terminal ballistics of .357 Magnum Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) and Soft Point ammunition using a pumpkin as a medium. The FMJ round passed through with minimal damage, while the Soft Point round caused significant expansion and energy transfer, completely destroying the pumpkin. The host demonstrates the effectiveness of soft points for hunting and self-defense applications.
This beginner-friendly YouTube video provides a comprehensive overview of ammunition, explaining its components, different types, and how to select the right rounds for your firearm. It covers essential topics like case, primer, powder, bullet, rimfire vs. centerfire, common calibers (9mm, .223, 5.56, .308, 7.62), various bullet types (FMJ, JHP, soft point, frangible, ballistic tip), the meaning of 'grain' and its impact on performance, and the concept of Ballistics Coefficient (BC). The video aims to educate new firearm owners and help them avoid common mistakes.
This video breaks down three essential 9mm ammunition types: Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) for practice, Hollow Point for self-defense, and Soft Point for hunting. It highlights Defiant Munitions 135-grain Hollow Points as a superior self-defense option. The content emphasizes understanding the purpose and limitations of each ammo type for safe and effective use.
This YouTube video presents a ballistic gel test comparing two .44 Magnum ammunition types: Underwood Wadcutter and HTP Soft Point from Remington. The test is conducted using a Taurus Tracker revolver and includes a "heavy clothing" simulation. The video aims to determine which ammunition performed better, promising surprising results and encouraging viewers to join the channel's membership program for exclusive content. The description also emphasizes responsible firearm handling and shooting practices.
This video details the precise manufacturing process of Norma bullets, from forming copper cups to assembling lead cores and applying specialized tips. It highlights the multi-stage drawing, cutting, flaring, and sizing techniques essential for creating consistent projectile shapes like Soft Point and Ballistic Tip designs. The production emphasizes meticulous quality control at each step to ensure reliable ammunition performance.
This video compares 5.56mm soft point and green tip (M855) ammunition for penetration power. A live fire test using an AR-15 against a steel axe head demonstrated that the green tip rounds significantly outperformed the soft point rounds, creating a deeper impact crater. The results suggest green tip ammunition has superior penetration capabilities.
This video tests PMC Bronze .223 Soft Point ammunition across different barrel lengths, evaluating its performance in ballistic gel tests, specifically with heavy clothing. The reviewer aims to determine if this ammunition is a suitable choice for hunting or self-defense scenarios, using AR-15 platforms from Palmetto State Armory and Bear Creek Arsenal. The video also promotes channel membership and includes affiliate links for various gear.
This video compares the performance of 7.62x39mm soft point and hollow point ammunition, specifically from Wolf and TulAmmo brands. A ballistic gel test is conducted using a Palmetto State Armory PSAK GF3 rifle to demonstrate the terminal ballistics of each ammo type. The description also includes disclaimers about safe shooting practices and a disclaimer about not promoting firearm sales. Affiliate links for ear protection and other products are provided.
This video conducts a ballistic gel test comparing CCI Gamepoint 40-grain soft point .22 Magnum ammunition fired from a pistol (Walther WMP) and a rifle (Keltec CMR30). The test aims to assess the performance of this small game ammunition in different firearm platforms. The description emphasizes responsible firearm handling and private range use, with no sales links provided.
This video showcases the Ohio Ordinance Works Heavy Counter Assault Rifle (HCAR) in .30-06 caliber, fitted with a Surefire suppressor, as it vaporizes watermelons. The creator expresses enthusiasm for the HCAR despite its operational cost and highlights the satisfying 'SMACK' of the 180-grain soft point rounds impacting the targets. The video also teases a full review of the rifle to come and directs viewers to their website, FarewellFirearms.com.
This video demonstrates the destructive power of a BAR rifle chambered in .30-06 Springfield against a 250 lb Atlas Stone. The test reveals that .30-06 rounds, both soft point and FMJ, are significantly more effective than 9mm rounds in similar tests, completely demolishing the stone. The content highlights the effectiveness of heavier calibers for destructive purposes.
This video tests the extreme stopping power of the 700 Nitro Express against Stretch Armstrong dolls. Baseline tests with 9mm and 10mm showed dolls stopped projectiles, while a .44 Magnum penetrated two dolls. The 700 Nitro Express, in both soft point and FMJ variants, demonstrated immense penetration, obliterating multiple dolls and even damaging a cinder block.
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