7 Of The Most Insane Bullets Available

Published on June 13, 2025
Duration: 14:54

This video tests several unique and high-performance ammunition types, including a Bear Creek Ballistics .44 Magnum +P load that demonstrates impressive penetration and wound channel creation. It also evaluates various 12 Gauge slugs, such as the Max Tactical 'Reaper', Hickory Flat Boars 'RIP' and 'Kraken', and a Ballistic Machinist slug with a .357 core, comparing their performance in ballistic gel and against steel. The testing highlights significant differences in penetration, expansion, and wound cavity effects between these specialized rounds.

Quick Summary

The Bear Creek Ballistics .44 Magnum +P 225-grain load demonstrated exceptional performance, penetrating 3/16" and 1/4" steel plates and creating a massive wound channel with 22 inches of penetration in ballistic gel. This load is designed for single-shot rifles and offers energy comparable to a 30-30 rifle round.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Bear Creek Ballistics .44 Magnum +P
  2. 00:40Steel Plate Test: .44 Magnum +P
  3. 02:51Ballistic Gel: Bear Creek .44 Magnum
  4. 03:43Max Tactical 'Reaper' 12 Gauge Slug Test
  5. 05:26Hickory Flat Boars 'RIP' Slug Test
  6. 07:31Hickory Flat Boars 'Kraken' Slug Test
  7. 08:57Ballistic Machinist Slug with .357 Core
  8. 10:52Bubblegum Slug Test
  9. 12:12Mystery Black Shell Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Bear Creek Ballistics .44 Magnum +P unique?

The Bear Creek Ballistics .44 Magnum +P is a 225-grain load designed for single-shot rifles. It achieves muzzle energy comparable to a 30-30 rifle round and demonstrated impressive penetration through steel plates and significant wound channel creation in ballistic gel.

How did the Hickory Flat Boars 'RIP' slug perform?

The Hickory Flat Boars 'RIP' slug is a 303-grain solid brass 12 Gauge projectile designed to break into six segments. It created a massive, complex wound channel in ballistic gel, with the main body achieving approximately 13.25 inches of penetration.

What were the results for the Max Tactical 'Reaper' 12 Gauge slug?

The Max Tactical 'Reaper' 12 Gauge slug, featuring an inverted design with copper-plated balls, showed poor performance in testing. It achieved only about 11.5 inches of penetration in ballistic gel and exhibited tumbling during its trajectory.

Can specialized 12 Gauge slugs be used in any shotgun?

No, some specialized slugs have specific barrel requirements. For instance, the Hickory Flat Boars 'RIP' slug is explicitly marked 'CYLINDER BORE ONLY!' and should not be used in modified barrels, highlighting the need to check manufacturer instructions.

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