223/5.56 VS 300 Blackout Ballistic Chicken Test!!!

This video from Guns Blazing Ranch features a direct comparison between an AK-47 (7.62x39mm) and an M16A1 (5.56x45mm) in a concrete penetration test. The AK-47's heavier 7.62x39mm round demonstrated more explosive fragmentation, while the M16A1's 5.56x45mm round caused the concrete block to split into larger pieces. The demonstration highlights the distinct terminal ballistics of each caliber.

This video provides an in-depth comparison of the M995 and M855A1 5.56mm rounds, showcasing their performance against various steel plates and concrete. The M995, featuring a tungsten carbide penetrator, demonstrates significantly superior penetration capabilities compared to the M855A1, especially against hardened steel targets. The host, from Banana Ballistics, highlights the M995's effectiveness and its high cost.

This video provides a comparative sound analysis of eleven .30 and .36 caliber suppressors using a 7-inch 300 Blackout Honey Badger and 220-grain subsonic ammunition. Sound was recorded at 7, 50, and 100 yards to simulate different listening perspectives. The Q Thunder Chicken was found to be the quietest at the shooter's ear, while the HuxWrx Flow Range 36 Ti was the loudest, prioritizing gas mitigation over pure sound suppression.

This video demonstrates a ballistic comparison between a pistol and an M16-style rifle by firing at a fixed-blade knife. The pistol round impacted and deflected without damaging the knife, while the rifle round successfully cut the knife in half, highlighting the significant difference in projectile energy and terminal ballistics. The demonstration was conducted by an experienced shooter on an outdoor range.

This video provides a direct comparison of .300 Blackout and 5.56 NATO energy output out to 75 yards, using two 16-inch barrel AR-15 platforms and specific handloads. The analysis, conducted by The Gun Dungeon Host, utilizes a LabRadar to measure velocity and calculate energy, concluding that .300 Blackout offers significantly more energy at these distances, making it a strong contender for deer hunting where a minimum of 1000 ft-lbs is often recommended.

Sootch00 provides an enthusiastic review of the next-generation FN SCAR rifles, highlighting a dramatically improved shooter experience. Both the SCAR 17S and SCAR 16S are praised for their exceptionally smooth and soft shooting characteristics, with the reviewer noting remarkable accuracy even when shooting standing. The modularity of the new generation is also a key point, allowing existing owners to upgrade their current SCARs.

This head-to-head accuracy test compares the Ruger 10/22 and Marlin Model 60 .22 LR rifles. Both rifles demonstrated tight groups at 25 yards with various ammunition types. The Marlin Model 60 features a 17-round tube magazine and last-shot bolt hold-open, while the Ruger 10/22 is known for its extensive aftermarket support and 10-round rotary magazine.

This .38 Special ballistics gel test evaluated five different loads fired from a Smith & Wesson 642 snub-nose revolver. Only the Federal HST Micro and Hornady Critical Defense demonstrated reliable expansion, with the HST Micro showing a significant wound track despite shallower penetration. Lighter, expanding bullets appear more effective in short-barreled revolvers.

This ballistic gel test compares 9mm +P and .40 S&W HST ammunition. The .40 S&W demonstrated more dramatic expansion, while the 9mm +P achieved greater penetration. The host notes that .40 S&W offers superior terminal ballistics, but 9mm provides advantages in capacity and recoil management, especially in compact firearms.

This video provides a first look at the .50 Beowulf cartridge fired from an AR-15 platform rifle. It demonstrates the loading process, live fire, and the significant impact on steel targets. The footage highlights the rifle's side-charging mechanism and a Vortex red dot optic, showcasing the raw power of this big bore round.