Videos tagged with Solid Copper Expander

This review tests Aria Ballistics Engineering's "Raptor" .40 S&W 150-grain solid copper expander ammunition. The testing involved ballistic gel penetration and fragmentation analysis, alongside velocity measurements from a Glock 27 (3.5-inch barrel) and a Glock 22 (4.5-inch barrel). The results indicated significantly lower-than-advertised velocities and a surprising fragmentation pattern, leading to a negative recommendation.

This video provides a ballistic gel test and review of Barnes VOR-TX .223 55-grain TSX ammunition, comparing performance from 10.5-inch and 16-inch AR-15 barrels. The test measures velocity, penetration, and expansion, highlighting the impact of barrel length on terminal ballistics. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, notes that while the ammunition performs adequately, other options may offer superior performance for the cost.

This review and ballistic gel test of Sellier & Bellot XRG 10mm Auto ammunition, conducted by Tools&Targets, reveals disappointing performance. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, found the velocities consistently low across both a Glock 20 (4.5-inch barrel) and a Glock 29 (3.8-inch barrel), averaging 1244 fps and 1201 fps respectively. While the solid copper expander projectiles showed good expansion in ballistic gel, achieving approximately 12.5 to 12.75 inches of penetration, the overall energy and velocity were deemed insufficient for a 10mm round, comparable to some 9mm loads.

This video details a ballistic gel test of Steinel's 10mm Auto 140-grain solid copper expander ammunition. The test involved firing rounds through a heavy clothing barrier into ballistic gel using a Glock 29 (3.8-inch barrel) and a Glock 20 (4.6-inch barrel). Velocity measurements were taken using a Lab Radar, and projectile performance in terms of expansion and penetration was meticulously analyzed.

This video details a ballistic test of Ballistic Machinist's 9mm Interceptor 90-grain solid copper expander ammunition. The test utilizes ballistic gel with multiple layers of clothing to simulate self-defense scenarios. The ammunition demonstrated exceptional expansion, reaching over an inch in diameter, but exhibited limited penetration, averaging 9.5 inches from a Glock 17 Gen 4 and 8 inches from a Canik METE MC9. Velocities exceeded advertised claims.