Videos tagged with Wound Cavity Analysis

This video tests the effectiveness of subsonic 5.56mm and .223 caliber ammunition, which is uncommon for the AR-15 platform. The presenter compares two subsonic rounds (an unknown hollow point and Silent Strike frangible) against a standard supersonic REX bullet by Maker. Key findings include that most subsonic 5.56mm rounds fail to reliably cycle an AR-15 and exhibit significantly reduced energy transfer and wound cavity compared to supersonic counterparts, though penetration can still be substantial.

This video provides a scientific ballistic gel test of the 6.5 Creedmoor caliber, evaluating the performance of three different hunting rounds: Hornady American Whitetail 129gr Interlock, Barnes Vortex 120gr TTSX, and Hornady V-Max 95gr. The presenter, using a Bergara Nightstalker rifle equipped with a thermal scope, demonstrates bullet expansion, penetration depth, and wound cavity creation. An additional test involving coconuts assesses the caliber's ability to penetrate bone-like material before entering ballistic gel, highlighting the effectiveness and versatility of the 6.5 Creedmoor for various hunting applications.

This video provides a comparative gel test of three popular rimfire cartridges: .22LR, .22WMR, and .17HMR, fired from rifles at 15 yards into 10% ballistic gelatin. The instructor, with experience in previous gel tests and longer-range shooting, analyzes penetration depth, wound cavity formation, and retained bullet weight for each caliber. The results highlight the explosive fragmentation of the .22WMR and .17HMR rounds at this close range, leading to shallower penetration but significant damage, while the .22LR showed deeper penetration with a less dramatic wound channel.

This video from Day Two of a Defensive Pistol Course with SpecDive Tactical, presented by Guns Out TV, delves into critical ballistics and ammunition performance. It demonstrates the effects of various rounds, including hollow points and full metal jackets, on simulated targets and barriers, highlighting projectile behavior like tumbling and expansion. The course emphasizes understanding how different ammunition types perform in real-world self-defense scenarios, offering practical insights for responsible gun owners.

This video compares the ballistic performance of 9x18mm Makarov and 9x19mm Luger ammunition, specifically Hornady Critical Defense and XTP rounds, using FBI gel blocks. The test indicates that while the 9x19mm Luger generally produces a larger wound cavity and exhibits more energy, the 9x18mm Makarov remains a relevant caliber, particularly with modern ammunition designs like Hornady's FTX bullets, which showed good performance and integrity.