How Lethal Are Homemade Broadheads?

This video demonstrates the ballistic performance of the 300 HAM'R cartridge, specifically with the 130-grain Speer Gold Dot bullet. Tests included penetration through ballistic gel, simulated household barriers (drywall, steel, wood), and a hog carcass. The results indicate excellent deep penetration and controlled expansion, making it suitable for hunting larger game like hogs and for tactical carbine applications.

This video demonstrates a penetration test comparing different arrow tips fired from a 70 lb compound bow into a large duct tape ball. The host, a niche influencer in the outdoor community, shows that a 350-grain big game broadhead achieved the deepest penetration, outperforming both a field tip and a mechanical broadhead. The experiment highlights the importance of broadhead selection for hunting effectiveness.

This expert-level guide details destructive testing of a .50 caliber muzzleloader, specifically the Thompson/Center Encore Pro Hunter FX with Hornady Bore Driver bullets. The video demonstrates impressive terminal performance through ballistic gelatin, ceramic plates, pork shoulder with bone, and watermelons, showcasing the power and effectiveness of modern muzzleloader technology for hunting large game. The instructor, an expert with extensive hunting experience, provides authoritative insights into projectile performance and energy transfer.

This video demonstrates a practical test of arrow penetration using a 70lb compound bow against a Continental tire. The host, an enthusiast, tests three arrow tip types: a blunt field point, a 4-blade fixed broadhead, and a 2-blade fixed broadhead. The results show varying degrees of penetration, with the 2-blade broadhead achieving the deepest penetration.

This guide details how to conduct a ballistic gel test on TulAmmo 7.62x39mm FMJ ammunition, as demonstrated by Mrgunsngear. It covers chronograph data acquisition, gel setup, impact analysis, and wound cavity assessment, highlighting the round's tumbling effect and significant over-penetration risk. The expert assessment emphasizes practical application for hunting or self-defense while cautioning about backstop awareness.

This video details the process of developing a hunting load for the 6mm ARC using 90gr Sierra Game Changer bullets. The instructor tests Hodgdon LeverEvolution and Hodgdon Varget powders, aiming for velocities between 2750-2800 fps from an 18-inch barrel. The testing includes detailed load development, chronograph data, group size measurements, and ballistic gel testing to assess terminal performance, ultimately selecting a load for white-tailed deer hunting.

This video details a catastrophic failure of a Serbu RN-50 rifle chambered in .50 BMG, resulting in severe injuries to the shooter, Scott from Kentucky Ballistics. The incident highlights extreme pressure events and the critical importance of firearm safety and immediate medical response. Scott's resilience and commitment to educating viewers despite his injuries are evident.

This video details a comprehensive torture test of the Desert Eagle Mark XIX, conducted by Scott from Kentucky Ballistics. The firearm was subjected to extreme conditions including water submersion, snow burial, mud immersion, and sand burial. Despite some malfunctions in mud and sand, the Desert Eagle demonstrated notable resilience, functioning after water and snow exposure. The test highlights the firearm's robust construction and the importance of understanding its limitations under adverse conditions.

This video tests the myth of water being bulletproof by firing various firearms, from 9mm handguns to a .50 BMG rifle, into a water tank. Results show that even high-powered rounds like the .50 BMG are significantly slowed or stopped by water, failing to penetrate to the target. The tests demonstrate water's effectiveness in dissipating projectile energy.

This video features Scott from Kentucky Ballistics testing several of the world's largest caliber firearms against a realistic ballistic dummy torso. The expert demonstrates the destructive power of rounds like the .700 Nitro Express (1000 grain) and .600 Nitro Express (900 grain), showcasing detailed firearm engravings and unique actions like the Blaser R8 straight-pull bolt. The testing provides valuable insights into the performance of these extreme hunting calibers on simulated organic material.