.22WMR Pistol Rounds from a RIFLE Ballistic Gel Test - 22 Magnum
This video conducts a ballistic gel test of .22 WMR pistol defense rounds fired from a 21-inch rifle barrel at close range. The test evaluates expansion, penetration, retained weight, and fragmentation, comparing Winchester Silver Tip, Speer Gold Dot, Federal Punch, and Hornady Critical Defense loads. The results indicate that while these rounds are optimized for pistols, they exhibit increased velocity and varied performance from a rifle, with some rounds showing significant expansion and others fragmentation.











