Videos tagged with Soft Point Ammunition

This video demonstrates a ballistic gel test comparing Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) and Soft Point (SP) ammunition against RMA Armament body armor. The test involves firing both ammunition types into ballistic gel placed behind the armor, with a water jug serving as a penetration indicator. The FMJ round impacted the ceramic plate, fragmenting, while the SP round's performance is observed for its potential to penetrate the armor and the water jug.

This video from Civilian Tactical provides an educational comparison of .357 Magnum Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) and Soft Lead Point ammunition. The host, demonstrating expertise in firearms and ballistics, uses a suppressed lever-action rifle on an outdoor range to show the terminal performance differences when impacting a pumpkin. The soft point round clearly demonstrates superior energy transfer and destructive capability compared to the FMJ.

This video conducts a concrete block penetration test using various revolver calibers: .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .44 Special, .44 Magnum, and .45 Colt. The test utilizes soft point ammunition, with the presenter noting that the impact on concrete blocks mangles or disintegrates most projectiles, making bullet type less critical than caliber and velocity for penetration. Safety is emphasized due to the risk of ricocheting concrete fragments.

This video provides a comparative ballistics test of several popular revolver calibers (.38 Special, .357 Magnum, .44 Special, .44 Magnum, .45 Colt) using watermelons as a medium. The presenter, an experienced shooter, demonstrates the terminal performance of soft point ammunition across these calibers, noting the lack of expansion from pistol barrel lengths. The video also touches on the performance differences between soft points and hollow points, and highlights the importance of consistent ammunition loads and watermelon selection for accurate comparisons. Future tests with hollow points and cinder blocks are mentioned.

This video tests the impact of a Federal 150-grain Power Shock hunting round on steel targets. The presenter notes that while not an armor-piercing round, its high velocity (estimated at 3150 fps from a 24-inch barrel) is a key factor in its performance. The test demonstrates that even fast, non-AP rounds can cause damage to steel targets, though in this specific instance, the 150-grain rounds did not significantly damage the plate.

This review examines the first-generation Savage Axis rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, highlighting its budget-friendly nature and suitability for hunting. While the rifle is noted for its potential accuracy with specific ammunition, the review points out limitations such as the trigger pull weight and the inconsistent performance with the tested hunting ammunition. The presenter plans a follow-up to demonstrate the rifle's capabilities with ammunition it prefers.

This review tests Winchester Ranger RA556B 5.56x45mm NATO 64-grain bonded soft point ammunition through 10.5-inch and 16-inch barrels. The testing involved ballistic gel with a four-layer clothing barrier, chronograph readings, and projectile recovery. The ammunition demonstrated excellent expansion and retained weight, with significant velocity differences between barrel lengths.

This review of the SIG MCX Spear-LT in 7.62x39mm highlights its piston-driven system, two-position gas block, and ambidextrous controls. The reviewer discusses magazine reliability, particularly with 7.62x39mm, and notes issues with soft-point ammunition feeding. Accuracy testing reveals MOA figures ranging from 2.28 to 5.24, with the reviewer attributing limitations to the caliber, barrel length, and ergonomics. Despite some drawbacks, the firearm is praised for its fun factor and effectiveness in close-to-medium range engagements.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics compares the terminal ballistics of several centerfire rifle calibers (.223/5.56, 7.62x39, .270 Win, .450 BM) when fired into chickens. The instructor notes that FMJ loads were used for .223/5.56 and 7.62x39, while expanding ammunition (ballistic tip and soft point) was used for the .450 BM and .270 Win due to availability. The results highlight significant differences in projectile behavior and damage, with the .270 Win and .450 BM causing more extensive fragmentation.

This video covers two distinct ammunition topics. The first is the acquisition of Vympel 7.62x39 soft point ammunition, noted for its steel casing and potential use in AK platforms or Ruger American rifles chambered in the caliber. The second segment details the reloading of 30-06 Springfield cartridges for an M1 Garand, utilizing PPU and Federal brass, 150-grain Hornady FMJ-BT bullets, IMR 4895 powder, and CCI large rifle primers, referencing Hodgdon's website for load data.

This video compares the ballistic performance of 7.62x39mm and .30-30 Winchester ammunition using a ballistic chicken test. The .30-30 Winchester, specifically a 150-grain Hornady Interlock, demonstrated superior energy transfer and expansion compared to the 123-grain Federal Fusion 7.62x39mm. While both calibers showed significant damage, the .30-30 resulted in more widespread destruction of the ballistic medium.

This video compares the terminal ballistics of four centerfire rifle calibers: .223/5.56, 7.62x39, .270 Winchester, and .450 Bushmaster, by shooting soda bottles at 15 yards. The .223/5.56 and .450 Bushmaster demonstrated more significant impact effects compared to the 7.62x39 and .270 Winchester, with the .223/5.56 notably throwing the bottle further. The presenter notes that using expanding ammunition would likely yield more dramatic results for all calibers.