20mm vs Ballistics Gel

This video tests the lethality of marbles when fired from firearms. It investigates whether standard ammunition can be substituted with or augmented by marbles in terms of terminal ballistics and potential for harm. The practical demonstration aims to answer the question of whether marbles are a viable or effective projectile in a firearm context, likely exploring various calibers and firearm types.

This YouTube video focuses on a ballistic gel test of the .338 ARC cartridge fired at supersonic velocity. The description also highlights various social media platforms and channels associated with the creator, Tony D2Wild, indicating a strong presence in the firearms content creation space. The content is directly related to firearm performance and ammunition testing.

This experiment tests the ability of dry ice to stop various bullet calibers, from .22 LR to a 20mm Vulcan round. While smaller calibers shatter the dry ice, larger rounds like the .460 Magnum and 12-gauge slug obliterate it. The 20mm round, despite immense energy, penetrates most of the dry ice blocks but is ultimately stopped. The video highlights dry ice's surprising resilience against projectile impacts.

This video features a ballistic gel test of 9mm Winchester Ranger One 147gr ammunition. The test utilizes two popular firearms, the CZ 75 pistol and the Sig P365, to fire the rounds into clear ballistic gel. The objective is to observe the expansion, penetration, and overall performance of this specific ammunition from different handgun platforms.

This video investigates the lethality of bullet fragmentation, specifically testing this phenomenon with the powerful .50 BMG caliber. The title suggests a scientific or experimental approach to understanding how .50 BMG rounds break apart upon impact and what implications this has for their effectiveness or terminal ballistics. Given the caliber, it's likely a visually impactful demonstration of ballistics gel or similar media being used for testing.

This video critically examines exotic shotgun rounds, including exploding slugs, coinshot, bolo rounds, flechettes, and Dragon's Breath. Using high-speed cameras and ballistics gel, the tests reveal most specialty ammunition is ineffective or a gimmick, failing to outperform standard buckshot or slugs. The exploding slug's payload is minimal, flechettes are unstable, and coinshot acts like a slug. Dragon's Breath is visually impressive but lacks practical application.

This video tests how many cast iron skillets are needed to stop various bullets, from .22 LR to 500 S&W Magnum. Most common handgun rounds like 9mm and .45 ACP are stopped by two skillets. Rifle rounds like 5.56mm and 7.62x39mm also require two to three skillets, while the powerful 500 S&W Magnum penetrates three and is stopped by the fourth. The .22 LR failed to penetrate even the first skillet.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of a .50 BMG rifle, specifically the Serbu BFG-50A, against a section of railroad track. Various .50 caliber rounds, including Raufoss Mk 211 API and silver tip API, were fired. While the rifle and ammunition demonstrated the ability to penetrate even the thickest parts of the rail (over 1.5 inches), bullet deflection and shifting upon impact with the dense steel were observed.

This video demonstrates launching an M67 fragmentation grenade using an X Products Can Cannon towards a distant frozen lake. The Can Cannon, firing .223 blanks, successfully propels the grenade, which detonates upon impact, creating a visible hole in the ice. The experiment highlights the launcher's capability for extreme projectile delivery in challenging outdoor conditions.

This video tests the destructive power of a .50 caliber spotter round against 1.25-inch thick bulletproof glass, comparing it to a standard FMJ round. The spotter round, designed to spark and flash, created a larger crater and more surface damage than the FMJ round, demonstrating its specialized impact characteristics. The Serbu BFG-50A rifle was used for both tests.