Videos tagged with TSX

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 video showcases a gel test of Black Hills' 5.56mm Optimized 50gr TSX ammunition fired from a 10.5" AR-15 with a 1:7" twist barrel. The test aims to assess the ammunition's performance, specifically addressing speculation about its effectiveness from short barrels. High-speed camera footage captures the projectile's penetration, retained weight, and expansion in calibrated 10% ordnance gelatin, with detailed ballistic data presented. The video also provides links to the discussion thread on ARFCOM and aims to follow on social media.