Ballistician Teaches How To Make Ballistic Gel at Home

This guide details the process of loading and testing the experimental 17-5.56 KAK wildcat cartridge, aiming for record-breaking velocities. It covers cartridge preparation, projectile selection, and comprehensive testing including steel penetration and ballistic gel performance. The content highlights the expertise of Banana Ballistics in experimental ammunition development and high-velocity testing.

This YouTube video provides a tutorial on how to make ballistic gel transparent. The description indicates a practical demonstration or guide related to ballistic gel preparation, likely for testing purposes or educational content within the firearms community. The title is in Portuguese, suggesting the content is targeted towards Portuguese-speaking audiences interested in firearm-related ballistics.

This video provides an expert-level look at the rare MBA Gyrojet Mark I rocket pistol, featuring detailed explanations of its unique propulsion system and operation. Brandon Herrera, with the assistance of Ballistic High Speed, captures extreme slow-motion footage of the Gyrojet's firing sequence, ballistic gel testing, and a dramatic catastrophic malfunction where the barrel separates. The content highlights the advanced technical analysis and the inherent risks associated with such unique firearms.

This video from PSR features Brandon Herrera testing a Fleshlight as a firearm accessory, specifically as a brace and a suppressor. While it surprisingly offered some recoil management as a brace, it catastrophically failed when used as a suppressor, exploding off the muzzle. The video also includes a brief test with ballistic gel for 5.56 NATO rounds.

This video details the process of reloading 38 Special ammunition using Federal HST Micro bullets, specifically seating them to the cannelure to increase case capacity and potentially boost velocity. The presenter discusses using HP-38 powder and standard load data, aiming for improved performance over factory loads. The goal is to achieve better expansion and penetration in ballistic gel testing.

This guide details an experimental attempt to fire a .50 BMG round from a 12-gauge Orion flare gun. The video demonstrates the challenges of igniting a .50 BMG primer with a standard flare gun mechanism and explores an alternative ignition method using a BB gun. The experiment highlights safety considerations and the technical difficulties of such modifications, as advised by instructor Edwin Sarkissian.

This guide provides a step-by-step overview of field stripping the SKS rifle, a process essential for cleaning and maintenance. It covers the removal of major components like the dust cover, bolt carrier group, recoil spring, and gas tube. The information is presented with the authority of an experienced firearms instructor, emphasizing safe handling throughout the procedure.

This video provides an expert analysis of current ammunition supply chain issues, explaining how tariffs, geopolitical events, and material sourcing bottlenecks are driving up costs. The speaker, Boondock Ballistician, details the impact of Section 232 tariffs on steel and copper, propellant production shifts, and the nitrocellulose supply chain. It also highlights how increased demand can spur new primer manufacturers to enter the market.

The Boondock Ballistician reviews the PSA H&R 635, a 9mm PCC inspired by the Colt 635. While praising its comfortable ergonomics, minimal recoil, and clean aesthetics (lacking a forward assist), the reviewer encountered significant reliability issues, primarily attributed to straight-profile Uzi-style magazines. These issues included failure to feed and extract, and difficulty seating full magazines. The video also touches on the historical context of the design, its direct blowback operation, and the utility of the A1 carry handle for optics mounting.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Lee Enfield rifle, highlighting its historical significance and operational advantages. The presenter argues it may be the best bolt-action rifle for its use-case perspective, praising its smooth bolt operation, short bolt throw, and 60-degree bolt lift. It details the rifle's adoption by the British Army, its .303 British caliber, and the use of charger clips and detachable magazines, noting James Paris Lee's invention of the latter. The video also touches on its accuracy potential, including its use for volley fire and anti-aircraft roles, and discusses various historical markings and model variations.