Cartridge Doesn't Matter: I Can Prove It

This video from Ballistics Lab compares the terminal performance of Hornady's 147-grain ELD-M (Match) and ELD-X (Hunting) bullets in 6.5 Creedmoor fired through ballistic gel after impacting wood. The ELD-M showed rapid expansion and significant tissue damage, while the ELD-X created a larger wound channel but deviated from its path. The presenter suggests both can be effective for deer hunting if the hunter understands their specific performance characteristics.

This video provides an expert field test of Black Hills Ammunition's 130gr Dual Performance 6.5 Creedmoor rounds, featuring a Lehigh Defense monolithic copper bullet. Kevin Jarnagin of Gun Talk Media demonstrates its effectiveness on deer at both 100 and 300 yards, highlighting its dual performance characteristics: petal separation for wide wound channels and a deep-penetrating shank. The analysis includes ballistic gel testing and real-world hunting results, concluding it's a reliable hunting round.

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 an expert overview of the .454 Casull cartridge, highlighting its significance in revolver hunting. The speaker, demonstrating deep knowledge, explains how the .454 Casull surpassed the .44 Magnum in power and enabled hunters to pursue larger game. The demonstration with a Thompson/Center Encore and a water bottle target visually confirms the cartridge's impressive ballistic performance.

This video details a ballistic gel test comparing three common 6.5 Creedmoor hunting ammunition types (Winchester Ballistic Silver Tip, Norma Whitetail, and Berger Classic Hunter) fired at 200 yards. The test evaluates bullet expansion, penetration, and wound channel characteristics to determine terminal performance. The Berger Classic Hunter 135gr demonstrated superior accuracy and terminal ballistics in this specific test.

This video tests six different hunting bullet types fired at zero yards into a block of paper to assess penetration depth and terminal performance. The Federal Terminal Ascent and Barnes 127 LRX demonstrated the deepest penetration, while the Hornady 147 ELDM showed the least. The test highlights how different bullet constructions perform when encountering resistance, simulating passage through an animal's thick hide and tissue.

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.