1300 fps AIR GUN?! (vs REAL GUN) How Powerful Is It???

Published on August 18, 2020
Duration: 15:09

This video compares a 1300 fps Gamo air rifle against a .22 LR firearm, using ballistics gel and a chronograph. While the air rifle achieves impressive velocities and penetration for its price, the .22 LR demonstrates significantly greater energy dump and wound cavity creation. The review highlights the limitations of airguns compared to firearms for terminal ballistics.

Quick Summary

The Gamo Wildcat Whisper .177 air rifle achieved 1237-1275 fps, comparable to its 1300 fps claim. In ballistics gel, it penetrated 6.5-8 inches. However, a .22 LR firearm completely passed through a 16-inch gel block, demonstrating vastly superior energy dump and wound cavity.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: 1300 FPS Air Gun vs Real Gun Setup
  2. 01:49Sighting In the Gamo Air Rifle
  3. 03:35Chronograph Testing: Air Rifle Velocities
  4. 05:23Ballistics Gel Test: .177 Air Rifle
  5. 08:24Ballistics Gel Test: .22 Air Rifle
  6. 11:27Ballistics Gel Test: .22 LR Firearm
  7. 14:11Final Assessment: Air Gun vs Firearm Power

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is the Gamo Wildcat Whisper air rifle tested?

The Gamo Wildcat Whisper .177 caliber air rifle was tested using a chronograph and achieved actual velocities ranging between 1237 fps and 1275 fps, very close to its advertised 1300 fps.

What was the penetration depth of the .177 air rifle pellets in ballistics gel?

In a 10% ballistics gel block, the .177 RWS Superdome pellets achieved 8 inches of penetration, while Daisy Precision Max pointed pellets reached 6.5 inches, creating small wound cavities.

How does the .22 LR firearm compare to the air rifles in terminal ballistics?

The .22 LR firearm demonstrated significantly higher energy dump and penetration, completely passing through a 16-inch gel block and creating a massive wound cavity compared to the much smaller effects from the air rifles.

Can a high-velocity air rifle match the power of a .22 LR firearm?

No, the host concludes that while air rifles are impressive, they cannot compete with the mass and energy of a real firearm like the .22 LR, which excels in energy transfer and penetration.

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