Videos tagged with Velocity Consistency

This video details a lot-to-lot consistency test of Fiocchi 55gr M193 ammunition. The instructor found significant variations in accuracy and velocity between different lots, impacting performance. Testing was conducted at 100 yards using two different AR-15 barrels, a 20-inch Bear Creek Arsenal HBAR and a 14.5-inch Hodge barrel, with data collected via a Garmin chronograph and Mantis X10.

This video provides a critical analysis of Fort Scott Munitions TUI .38 Special ammunition through ballistic gel testing. The expert instructor highlights significant velocity inconsistencies between shots fired from both a Taurus 856 and a Smith & Wesson 686 Plus, despite the projectiles successfully tumbling as designed and achieving adequate penetration. The review concludes that the ammunition is not recommended due to its unreliable performance characteristics.

This video compares CCI Standard Velocity and Aguila Super Extra 22LR ammunition. The test indicates that CCI Standard Velocity may be underpowered, while Aguila Super Extra exhibits vertical stringing, suggesting velocity inconsistencies. Further testing is implied to determine accuracy and reliability.

This video tests Remington UMC 115gr 9mm range ammunition for consistency and velocity using a chronograph and a Grand Power K100 pistol. The results indicate surprisingly consistent velocity, suggesting the ammunition may be a good value for its performance, potentially changing the reviewer's opinion of this basic range load.

This review evaluates Sterling 115-grain 9mm Luger ammunition, imported from Turkey by Global Ordnance. The assessment focuses on primer seating, velocity consistency using a chronograph, and accuracy compared to Winchester White Box. The ammunition is deemed suitable for affordable bulk shooting and plinking, with no feeding issues reported.

This video provides an expert-level analysis of four common 9mm range loads, utilizing a data-driven approach with specialized equipment like a LabRadar chronograph and digital calipers. The Humble Marksman, with high authority, details criteria for good ammunition, including component consistency and reliability, offering actionable insights for selecting optimal range ammunition and identifying brands to avoid due to potential safety hazards.

This video details a ballistics gel test of Wolf Military Classic 5.45x39 soft point ammunition fired from a 16-inch AK-74 variant with a cold hammer forge barrel. The test highlights the ammo's expansion characteristics, penetration depth, and energy output, noting it performed better than expected for Russian ammunition. The instructor also explains the removal of denim from rifle testing protocols based on expert advice.