Ballistics Gel Test: Are 6.5mm cartridges sufficient for big game?

This video debunks the myth that solid copper bullets require extremely high velocities for effective hunting performance. Through ballistics gel testing and analysis of 7 PRC loads using Barnes TTSX and LRX bullets, Gavin Gear demonstrates excellent expansion and weight retention across a wide velocity range, including lower velocities equivalent to longer ranges. The testing highlights the versatility and effectiveness of modern monolithic copper projectiles for various hunting scenarios and legal requirements.

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 comprehensive guide details the testing of the 8.6 Blackout caliber's lethality, drawing insights from Garand Thumb's expert analysis. It covers ammunition selection, velocity and suppression testing, ballistics gel performance, and full-scale dummy testing, highlighting the caliber's extreme rotational energy and specialized applications in hunting and tactical scenarios.

This guide details the setup and performance of the Gorilla GF-10 rifle in 8.6mm Blackout, focusing on its application for suppressed hunting. Expert analysis from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons highlights its quiet operation, reliable cycling with subsonic loads, and impressive terminal ballistics demonstrated through gel testing. The guide covers key features like magazine compatibility and the rifle's lightweight design, emphasizing its effectiveness as a hunting platform.

This video provides an expert-level look at the Underwood Xtreme Hunter 10mm ammunition, featuring detailed ballistics testing by Kentucky Ballistics. The testing includes penetration in ballistics gel, wound cavity visualization in clay, and performance on organic targets, demonstrating the round's effectiveness. The video also confirms the ammunition's reliability in a Glock 20 Gen 4 during rapid-fire sequences.

This video provides a ranked list of the best hunting rifles for 2025, featuring expert insights from the host. It covers a range of firearms from classic lever-actions like the Marlin 336 Classic to modern bolt-actions such as the Benelli Lupo, detailing their features, calibers, and suitability for various hunting applications. The selection emphasizes accuracy, build quality, and value, with the Benelli Lupo taking the top spot.

This guide details how to significantly reduce the noise signature of a .22 LR pistol using a suppressor and subsonic ammunition. The presenter, demonstrating high authority, explains the physics behind suppressor function and the importance of ammunition choice for optimal quietness. The video culminates in a direct comparison showing the suppressed pistol is quieter than a compound bow.

This video debunks a politician's claim about the weight and caliber of an AR-15. The speaker, demonstrating expert authority, clarifies that an AR-15 typically weighs around 6.5 lbs, not the equivalent of 10 moving boxes. It also explains that while some rare AR-15 variants can chamber .50 Beowulf, the common calibers are much smaller, like .223 Remington or 5.56 NATO, and not the .50 BMG.

This video provides an expert-level analysis of 12-gauge shotgun ballistics, featuring insights from Jim Harmer. It details the destructive potential of a 12-gauge load in ballistics gel, highlighting the wide wound channel created by numerous pellets. The content includes a breakdown of shotgun shell components and emphasizes safety warnings for viewers.

This video from Backfire offers an expert assessment of a pre-owned Browning X-Bolt Pro Featherlight in 300 RUM, highlighting its resale value and the significant recoil associated with the caliber in a lightweight platform. The instructor emphasizes understanding why high-end firearms might be resold, particularly due to chambering and its impact on shootability.