.17 HMR vs CHICKEN Ammo Test Meat Review Savage 93

Published on February 6, 2017
Duration: 4:00

This video conducts a terminal ballistics test comparing .17 HMR ammunition using a raw chicken as a medium. The host tests CCI Gamepoint 20-grain JSP and Hornady V-Max 17-grain ballistic tip rounds, evaluating meat damage and wound characteristics. The CCI round appears to cause more significant tissue destruction at close range.

Quick Summary

The .17 HMR ammunition test compared CCI Gamepoint 20gr JSP and Hornady V-Max 17gr ballistic tip rounds. The CCI round resulted in more significant meat damage and a larger wound cavity on the chicken target, suggesting greater terminal effect at close range.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: .17 HMR Ammo Test Setup
  2. 00:27Ammunition Specs: CCI vs Hornady .17 HMR
  3. 01:10Live Fire: Shooting the Chicken Target
  4. 02:00Meat Damage Review: .17 HMR Terminal Ballistics

Frequently Asked Questions

What .17 HMR ammunition was tested against a chicken?

The test featured two types of .17 HMR ammunition: CCI Gamepoint 20-grain jacketed soft point (JSP) and Hornady V-Max 17-grain ballistic tip. Both were fired from a Savage 93 rifle.

Which .17 HMR round caused more meat damage?

Based on the visual evidence and host's assessment, the CCI Gamepoint 20-grain JSP round appeared to create a larger and more devastating wound cavity in the chicken compared to the Hornady V-Max 17-grain round.

What rifle was used for the .17 HMR ammunition test?

The ammunition test utilized a Savage 93 rifle chambered in .17 HMR. This rifle is a bolt-action model often favored for its accuracy with this caliber.

What are the key differences between the tested .17 HMR rounds?

The CCI Gamepoint is a 20-grain JSP with a velocity of 2375 FPS, favored for distance. The Hornady V-Max is a lighter 17-grain ballistic tip at 2550 FPS, noted for close-range explosive expansion.

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