.22WMR Pistol Rounds from a RIFLE Ballistic Gel Test - 22 Magnum

Published on April 4, 2024
Duration: 14:56

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.

Quick Summary

Firing .22 WMR pistol rounds from a rifle at close range significantly increases their velocity, leading to varied performance in ballistic gel. The Winchester Silver Tip 40-grain showed good expansion and retained the most weight (33 grains), while the Federal Punch exhibited fragmentation.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: .22 WMR Pistol Rounds from Rifle
  2. 00:57Ammunition Overview: Winchester Silver Tip
  3. 01:28Ammunition Overview: Hornady Critical Defense
  4. 02:05Ammunition Overview: Speer Gold Dot & Federal Punch
  5. 02:35Ballistic Gel Setup and Calibration
  6. 03:38First Shots: Winchester, Speer, Federal
  7. 04:09Gel Block Inspection: First Set
  8. 04:53Penetration Measurements: First Set
  9. 05:22Bullet Condition Analysis: First Set
  10. 06:00Second Look: Federal, Speer, Winchester
  11. 06:44Firing the Hornady Critical Defense
  12. 07:03Gel Block Inspection: Hornady
  13. 07:49Side-by-Side Comparison: All Rounds (First Set)
  14. 08:15Bullet Extraction: First Set
  15. 09:34Second Set of Shots: Aiming Higher
  16. 10:03Second Shots Fired: Winchester, Speer, Federal, Hornady
  17. 10:26Gel Block Inspection: Second Set
  18. 11:08Spinning Block for Final Hornady Shot
  19. 11:17Final Hornady Shot Captured
  20. 11:35Penetration Measurements: Second Set
  21. 11:54Side-by-Side Comparison: Second Set
  22. 12:21Preparing for Weight and Diameter Measurements
  23. 12:46Retained Weight Measurements
  24. 13:23Expanded Diameter Measurements: Winchester
  25. 13:32Expanded Diameter Measurements: Speer Gold Dot
  26. 13:51Expanded Diameter Measurements: Federal Punch
  27. 14:09Expanded Diameter Measurements: Hornady
  28. 14:24Close-up of Extracted Bullets
  29. 14:31Conclusion and Viewer Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

How do .22 WMR pistol rounds perform when fired from a rifle?

When .22 WMR pistol rounds are fired from a rifle, they achieve significantly higher velocities than intended. This increased velocity can lead to over-expansion, fragmentation, and deeper penetration compared to pistol performance, though results vary by ammunition type.

Which .22 WMR pistol round performed best in the rifle ballistic gel test?

In this close-range rifle test, the Winchester Silver Tip 40-grain jacketed hollow point showed good expansion, retained the most weight (33 grains), and appeared to create a slightly larger wound cavity compared to the other tested rounds.

What are the key performance metrics for .22 WMR rounds in ballistic gel?

Key metrics include penetration depth, expanded diameter, retained weight, and evidence of fragmentation. These factors help determine how the ammunition will perform on impact, with good expansion and weight retention generally being desirable for self-defense or hunting.

Did the .22 WMR pistol rounds tested expand reliably from a rifle?

Yes, most of the tested .22 WMR pistol rounds showed expansion from the rifle barrel at close range. Some, like the Federal Punch, also exhibited fragmentation, indicating they were operating at velocities that caused them to break apart.

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