Ballistics: .22 Speed Test (rifle)

This comprehensive guide details a rigorous durability test comparing .22 LR, .17 HMR, and .22 WMR calibers across various materials. Expert analysis, utilizing professional chronographs and standardized testing methods, reveals surprising performance differences, particularly in lumber and steel penetration. The .17 HMR often leads in penetration, while the .22 WMR Hollow Point shows strong performance in ballistic gel.

This video tests the performance of CCI Mini-Mag .22 LR ammunition across a range of temperatures, from a deep freeze to direct sunlight. The results indicate that colder temperatures generally led to tighter extreme spreads and lower standard deviations, with the hottest conditions producing the worst performance. The presenter notes this was unexpected and provides raw chronograph data for analysis.

This video demonstrates a unique ballistics test where a Webster's Unabridged Dictionary is used as a target to test the penetration power of various calibers, from .22 LR to .223 Rem. The Yee Yee Life host, a firearms enthusiast, showcases safe handling and provides a visual comparison of how different rounds interact with the book, culminating in a .223 round that passes completely through and impacts a cinder block.

This video demonstrates a casual plinking session with the Bersa Thunder 22 pistol at an outdoor range. It covers basic firearm handling, loading procedures, and engaging various steel targets and bowling pins using CCI .22 LR ammunition. The content is presented from the perspective of a firearms enthusiast.

This video demonstrates a challenging 40-yard shooting drill using a North American Arms .22 Mini-Revolver, as presented by expert Ian McCollum. The drill simulates a real-world scenario and tests accuracy with a small backup firearm at an extended distance, highlighting the importance of marksmanship under pressure.

This guide outlines the pathway to Olympic shooting, emphasizing 10m Air Pistol and 25m Sport Pistol as accessible entry points. Instruction from a competitive shooter highlights key equipment, training resources like USA Shooting and CMP, and the Olympic selection process. Beginners are encouraged to start with Bullseye shooting in the US using .22 LR pistols.

This video provides a visual demonstration of terminal ballistics using a clay block as a medium. It showcases the differing effects of .22 LR, 9mm Luger, and 5.56mm NATO rounds fired from distinct firearms, including a Trailblazer Firearms LifeCard, a Canik pistol, and an AR-15 equipped with a Primary Arms optic. The expert instruction highlights the comparative damage and expansion characteristics of each caliber.

This guide details the operation of the Altor Single Shot Pistol, a budget-friendly firearm chambered in 9mm Luger. It covers the unique loading, firing, and unloading procedures, emphasizing the manual nature of its operation. The demonstration highlights safe handling practices on an outdoor range, suitable for beginners familiarizing themselves with basic firearm manipulation.

This video demonstrates the basic operation of the Trailblazer Firearms LifeCard, a unique .22LR pistol designed to fold into a credit card-sized form factor. The demonstration covers unfolding the firearm, loading a single round, firing, and then folding it for storage. It highlights the LifeCard's extreme portability and simple single-shot functionality, suitable for discreet carry or as a backup firearm.

This video demonstrates fundamental firearm reloading and operation techniques for several handguns. It showcases the unique folding mechanism of the Trailblazer Firearms LifeCard, the magazine insertion and slide release on a Bersa Thunder 380, and similar operations on a CZ P-07. The instruction comes from a practitioner with smooth weapon manipulation skills.