.22WMR Pistol Ballistic Gel Test Maxi-Mag TNT vs Speer TNT vs TNT Green

Published on March 11, 2024
Duration: 17:53

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test of three .22 WMR (22 Magnum) pistol ammunition types: CCI Maxi-Mag TNT, Speer TNT, and TNT Green. The tests, conducted from a 3-inch barrel pistol, evaluate bullet expansion, penetration, and fragmentation through ballistic gel and denim barriers. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, offers insights into the performance differences, particularly noting the tumbling behavior of the TNT Green round and the reliable expansion of the standard TNT variants.

Quick Summary

In .22 WMR pistol ballistic gel tests from a 3-inch barrel, the Federal Speer TNT and CCI Maxi-Mag TNT rounds showed reliable expansion. The lead-free TNT Green variant, however, tended to tumble, creating a large wound cavity without expansion and fragmenting into copper particles, raising concerns for hunting applications.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: .22 WMR Pistol Ballistics Test
  2. 00:12Ammunition Overview: TNT Variants
  3. 01:38Bullet Differences: Federal vs CCI TNT
  4. 02:47TNT Green: Lead-Free Variant
  5. 03:28Test Setup: Pistol and Gelatin
  6. 04:44First Shot: Federal Speer TNT
  7. 05:24TNT Green First Shot Analysis: Tumble & Wound Cavity
  8. 05:55Federal & CCI TNT Expansion Results
  9. 06:23Second TNT Green Shot: Replication Check
  10. 07:05TNT Green Second Shot: Breakup & Copper Particles
  11. 08:33Penetration Depths: Gel Test Results
  12. 09:03Denim Barrier Test Setup
  13. 09:26Denim Test Results: Expansion & Fragmentation
  14. 10:33Denim Test Penetration Depths
  15. 10:57Summary of Gel & Denim Results
  16. 11:44TNT Green: Copper Powder Concerns
  17. 12:01Barrel Length Considerations
  18. 12:40Future Rifle Test Preview
  19. 13:09Key Takeaways: TNT Green vs Others
  20. 13:29Federal TNT Gel Test: Weight & Diameter
  21. 14:12CCI Maxi-Mag TNT Gel Test: Weight & Diameter
  22. 14:32TNT Green Gel Test: Weight & Diameter (No Measurement)
  23. 14:37Federal TNT Denim Test: Weight & Diameter
  24. 14:53CCI Maxi-Mag TNT Denim Test: Weight & Diameter
  25. 15:15Equipment Links & Recommendations
  26. 15:29Final Thoughts: Pistol Performance
  27. 16:26Hunting Ammunition Concerns
  28. 16:36Rifle Test & Playlist Information
  29. 17:14Outro & Future Content

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the .22 WMR TNT Green ammunition perform in ballistic gel tests from a pistol?

The .22 WMR TNT Green ammunition, designed to be lead-free, exhibited a tendency to tumble immediately upon impact with ballistic gel. This tumbling created a large wound cavity but resulted in no expansion and significant fragmentation into copper particles, unlike the standard TNT rounds.

What were the key differences between the Federal Speer TNT and CCI Maxi-Mag TNT .22 WMR rounds in pistol ballistic tests?

Both the Federal Speer TNT and CCI Maxi-Mag TNT .22 WMR rounds demonstrated reliable expansion and good performance from a 3-inch pistol barrel in ballistic gel tests. While visually slightly different in tip design, their terminal ballistics were comparable, showing significant mushrooming.

Can .22 WMR ammunition reliably expand from short pistol barrels?

Based on tests with a 3-inch barrel, the presenter suggests that .22 WMR rounds like the TNT variants are likely to expand well even from shorter pistol barrels, potentially as short as 2 inches, due to their robust performance.

What are the concerns regarding the TNT Green .22 WMR ammunition for hunting?

The primary concern with the TNT Green .22 WMR ammunition for hunting is its tendency to fragment into copper particles. These particles can contaminate game meat, making it undesirable for consumption, and are not ideal for harvesting animals intended for food.

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