5.56 Vs .22 Tracers: NOTICEABLE Differences! *results* (test) #civtac #fullautofriday #gun

Published on December 10, 2023
Duration: 1:00

This video compares 5.56mm and .22 LR tracer rounds, highlighting significant speed and brightness differences. The .22 LR tracers were notably slower but appeared brighter on camera, while the 5.56mm tracers were much faster and exhibited mid-air fragmentation. The test used a Volquartsen Mamba for .22 LR and an Anderson AR-15 for 5.56mm.

Quick Summary

In a comparison test, .22 LR tracer rounds were approximately three times slower than 5.56mm tracers. While the .22 LR rounds appeared brighter on camera, the 5.56mm rounds exhibited mid-air fragmentation.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: 5.56 vs .22 LR Tracer Comparison
  2. 00:14.22 LR Tracer Test with Volquartsen Mamba
  3. 00:285.56 Tracer Test with Anderson AR-15
  4. 00:35Results: Speed, Brightness & Fragmentation

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main differences between 5.56mm and .22 LR tracer rounds?

In testing, .22 LR tracers were about three times slower than 5.56mm tracers. The .22 LR rounds appeared brighter on camera, while the 5.56mm rounds showed mid-air fragmentation.

Which tracer ammunition is faster, 5.56mm or .22 LR?

The 5.56mm tracer ammunition is significantly faster than .22 LR tracer ammunition. The .22 LR rounds were observed to be approximately three times slower in the test.

How did the brightness of 5.56mm and .22 LR tracers compare?

The .22 LR tracer rounds burned brighter on camera compared to the 5.56mm tracer rounds, despite the 5.56mm rounds traveling much faster.

What firearms were used to test the tracer rounds?

A Volquartsen Mamba pistol chambered in .22 LR was used for the .22 LR tracer tests, and an Anderson AR-15 rifle chambered in 5.56mm was used for the 5.56mm tracer tests.

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