Black Powder 31 cal vs 22 LR

Published on November 23, 2020
Duration: 13:25

This video provides an expert comparison of the terminal ballistics between a .31 caliber black powder Uberti Colt 1849 Pocket Revolver replica and a modern .22 LR Kel-Tec P17 semi-automatic pistol. The instructor, Autumn, demonstrates safe handling and black powder loading procedures, then conducts comparative tests on various media including water jugs, soda cans, and watermelons. The analysis highlights the surprising effectiveness of the black powder round in certain scenarios while also discussing the practical limitations of historical firearms.

Quick Summary

Expert analysis compares the .31 caliber black powder Uberti Colt 1849 replica against the .22 LR Kel-Tec P17. While the black powder round showed impressive damage on watermelons and soda cans, the .22 LR exhibited greater hydraulic displacement in water jugs. Practicality heavily favors the .22 LR due to faster reloading and reliability.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: .31 Caliber Revolver
  2. 01:13Black Powder Loading Process
  3. 03:35Introduction: .22 LR Comparison
  4. 04:42Water Jug Ballistics Test
  5. 05:51Soda Can and Toilet Paper Tests
  6. 09:13Watermelon Ballistics Test
  7. 12:02Conclusion and Practicality

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the .31 caliber black powder revolver compare in terminal ballistics to a .22 LR pistol?

In tests on watermelons, the .31 caliber black powder round caused more structural damage. However, the .22 LR showed greater hydraulic displacement in water jugs. The practical usability heavily favors the .22 LR due to faster reloading and reliability.

What are the key differences in loading a black powder revolver versus a modern .22 LR pistol?

Loading a black powder revolver involves manually adding powder, seating a lead ball, and capping the primer for each shot, which is time-consuming. A .22 LR pistol uses pre-manufactured cartridges loaded into a magazine, allowing for much faster reloads and firing sequences.

Which firearm is considered more practical for modern use: a black powder revolver or a .22 LR semi-automatic?

The .22 LR semi-automatic pistol is significantly more practical for modern use due to its reliability, ease of reloading, higher capacity, and consistent performance. Black powder revolvers are primarily for historical interest or specialized applications.

What were the results of the ballistic tests conducted in the video?

The .31 caliber black powder revolver excelled in damaging watermelons and soda cans. The .22 LR demonstrated more hydraulic effect in water jugs. Despite some surprising results for the black powder round, its overall practicality is limited.

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