Videos tagged with Steel Core Ammunition

This episode of Gun Gripes discusses numerous dangerous and sketchy situations encountered on the shooting range, both in military and civilian contexts. Hosts Eric and Matt share personal anecdotes highlighting critical safety failures, equipment malfunctions, and rule violations. The discussion emphasizes the importance of adhering to range commands, proper firearm handling, and understanding equipment limitations to prevent accidents.

This video explores the current state and historical significance of the 5.45x39mm caliber and the AK74 platform. The presenter, KLAYCO47, highlights the caliber's excellent shooting characteristics, including soft recoil and flat trajectory, and its historical context as Russia's response to 5.56x45mm. The video discusses the dramatic price fluctuations of AK74s and 5.45x39mm ammunition, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the current market challenges. It also touches on the availability of new brass-cased 5.45x39mm ammunition from Global Ordinance and promotes the upcoming Kashbash Texas event.

This video tests Fire Quest armor-piercing shotgun ammunition against AR500 SA2 steel armor. The test reveals that while the ammunition left a mark, it failed to penetrate the AR500 steel. The armor's rating for 'penetrating threats' or 'green tips' provided additional defense.

This video demonstrates a ballistic test of a Hoplite Armor Level III+ dangler plate, weighing 11 ounces. The plate successfully stopped 9mm, 5.56mm (55 grain), and 7.62x39mm steel core rounds without full penetration, though some bulging and damage were observed. The test highlights the potential for lightweight armor to protect vital organs in the lower torso.

This video details the Mauser 1918 anti-tank rifle, a significant development from World War I. It highlights the rifle's purpose in countering early tanks, its powerful 13.2mm caliber, and the engineering challenges faced by Mauser in its creation. The discussion covers its historical context, technical specifications, and the extreme recoil experienced during firing.

This video provides an expert-level comparison of M855 Green Tip and M855A1 5.56mm ammunition, featuring detailed ballistic gel testing and hard barrier penetration analysis. The host, demonstrating significant experience, highlights the superior terminal ballistics and fragmentation of the M855A1, while also discussing the historical context and limitations of the M855 Green Tip.

This video from the NSSF (National Shooting Sports Foundation) provides crucial safety information for recreational shooters and outdoor enthusiasts to prevent wildfires. It emphasizes awareness of fire restrictions, avoiding specific types of ammunition (tracer, exploding, steel-jacketed/core), understanding vehicle exhaust risks, and properly extinguishing campfires and smoking materials. The NSSF highlights the preventable nature of most wildland fires and the importance of gun owners taking responsibility to protect communities and natural resources.

This video from Classic Firearms features a ballistic test of various body armor plates against common military calibers. Instructors Ka and Jason test Level III, Level IV, and Level IV+ GardDog ballistic plates against 7.62x39mm, 5.45x39mm (including steel core), 5.56x45mm (55gr, 62gr M855 green tip, 77gr OTM), and .308 Winchester rounds. They assess penetration and back face deformation, highlighting the capabilities and limitations of each armor level.

This video details the construction and testing of two homemade body armor plates, demonstrating their performance against various calibers. The host, with high authority in gear testing, showcases the materials used, including steel, porcelain tiles, wood, and Kevlar, and their effectiveness against threats like .223 and 7.62x39mm rounds, while also highlighting failures against steel core and .308 ammunition. The thin profile and DIY nature of the armor are emphasized.

This video from Banana Ballistics provides an expert-level comparison of 5.45x39 and 7.62x39 cartridges, focusing on their mild steel penetration capabilities. The host, an independent ammunition tester, uses a chronograph and digital calipers to gather precise data, demonstrating that while both calibers can penetrate 1/4 inch steel, neither standard FMJ nor steel core variants fully penetrate 3/8 inch mild steel under the tested conditions. The 5.45x39 with 7N6 ammunition previously tested showed superior penetration.

This video announces the upcoming completion of "Mt. Gunmore," a significant expansion to the Gun For Hire Range. The expansion includes a total of 44 ports across four ranges. Phase one will feature a large retail area, 15 member-only ports at 25 yards (allowing steel core and green tip ammunition), and 10 ports at 25 yards for renters. The existing 13-port 25-yard range and 6-port 50-yard range will continue to operate. Future phases include two more ranges (steel and tactical), a training area, and a 6,000 sq ft cigar lounge with simulators.

This video features an expert firearms instructor, Edwin Sarkissian, testing the durability of a Kryptonite New York Lock and motorcycle chain against various firearms. The test progresses from handguns like the HK VP9 (9mm) and FN Five-seveN (5.7x28mm steel core) to rifles including an AK-47 (7.62x39mm), Kar98k (8mm Mauser), and culminating with a .50 BMG Desert Tech HTI. The results demonstrate the significant power difference between calibers and ammunition types when applied to hardened security devices.