454 Casull vs Pumpkins, Plus Explosion!

Published on October 14, 2015
Duration: 3:01

This video from Kentucky Ballistics tests the penetration capabilities of the .454 Casull cartridge through multiple pumpkins and a cinder block. The test utilizes two types of ammunition: Hornady 240-grain hollow point and Jameson Brass and Ammunition 260-grain flat point, fired from a Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan. The results demonstrate significant penetration, with the .454 Casull proving capable of passing through several pumpkins and impacting a cinder block.

Quick Summary

In a .454 Casull penetration test, the Hornady 240-grain hollow point penetrated three pumpkins and lodged in the fifth. The Jameson Brass and Ammunition 260-grain flat point, however, passed through seven pumpkins and stopped in a cinder block, demonstrating superior penetration.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Ammunition Selection
  2. 00:21Test 1: Hornady 240gr HP vs 1 Pumpkin
  3. 00:42Test 2: Hornady 240gr HP vs 8 Pumpkins
  4. 01:22Setup for Jameson Brass Test
  5. 01:31Test 3: Jameson Brass 260gr FP vs 7 Pumpkins
  6. 02:08Test 4: Jameson Brass 260gr FP vs 7 Pumpkins and Cinder Block
  7. 02:54Conclusion and Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What .454 Casull ammunition was tested for pumpkin penetration?

The video tested two types of .454 Casull ammunition: Hornady 240-grain hollow point and Jameson Brass and Ammunition 260-grain flat point. Both were fired from a Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan.

How many pumpkins did the Hornady 240gr hollow point .454 Casull penetrate?

The Hornady 240-grain hollow point .454 Casull ammunition made it through three pumpkins and stopped in the fourth, with the slug lodging at the base of the fifth pumpkin.

What was the penetration performance of the Jameson Brass 260gr flat point .454 Casull?

The Jameson Brass and Ammunition 260-grain flat point .454 Casull ammunition successfully penetrated all seven pumpkins and continued through, impacting and stopping within a cinder block.

What firearm was used in the .454 Casull pumpkin penetration test?

The firearm used for the .454 Casull pumpkin penetration test was a Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan.

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