Hollow Point vs Clay Lake

This video demonstrates a DIY method for creating hollow point projectiles by drilling FMJ bullets. A professional reloader prepared the ammunition. The test involved firing both standard FMJ and the modified hollow points into a Clay Lake target to compare their impact performance. The DIY hollow points created a significantly larger wound channel, suggesting increased terminal ballistics.

This 'Smyth Busters' episode from Brownells Gun Techs debunks the myth that shooting jacketed ammunition can effectively clean lead fouling from a firearm's barrel. While FMJ rounds might remove loose powder and lube residue, they tend to smear lead deeper into the rifling. The video emphasizes that proper lead removal requires dedicated bore solvents, cleaning rods, and manual effort. It also briefly mentions a specific recommendation for AR-15 owners using .22 LR rimfire conversions.

This comedic skit humorously emphasizes the critical importance of wearing eye protection at the shooting range. It illustrates a handgun malfunction, specifically a stovepipe, and uses a visual gag with a spent casing to drive home the safety message. The creator showcases tactical gear and a Sig Sauer P365 XL, demonstrating firearm handling in a range environment.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG, against a tree. Surprisingly, even the powerful .50 BMG round failed to penetrate the tree completely, demonstrating the significant stopping power of natural barriers against firearms.

This video explores the hypothetical concept of using a human body as a suppressor, simulating the scenario with ballistic gel. A Derya Arms .22 rifle is fired into a ballistic gel head, with the host noting the shot sounded 'dead silent'. The experiment demonstrates the penetration depth of a .22 LR round through the simulated head.

This test evaluates the ballistic protection of a Belgian M1 steel helmet against various calibers. While it stopped birdshot, .22, and .380 Auto rounds, it failed to defeat 9mm and .223 Remington rounds, indicating it is not suitable for protection against common handgun or rifle threats.