Videos tagged with Wadcutter Bullets

This video emphasizes safe firearm handling and range etiquette, particularly the importance of slow, deliberate actions and constant muzzle awareness. The instructor, Hickok45, demonstrates safe practices while discussing historical firearms like the Smith & Wesson Model 13 and modern platforms like the BCM 300 Blackout pistol. He stresses that safety is not just for oneself but also for fellow shooters, advocating for an 'exaggerated' approach to safety rules to prevent accidents and build trust.

This video tests the ballistic performance of the 500 JRH Magnum cartridge fired from a Magnum Research BFR revolver. The test involves shooting at a vehicle, specifically a van, to assess penetration through various materials including doors and a firewall. The results indicate that while the cartridge creates significant damage and fragmentation, its penetration capabilities through a vehicle firewall are less than anticipated, with the hard cast wadcutter bullets appearing to break up and dump energy rather than pass through cleanly.