AR-15 vs MEAT & BONE 🥩

Published on July 6, 2020
Duration: 11:31

This AR-15 meat and bone test compares the terminal ballistics of various 5.56mm and .223 Remington loads. Results show significant differences in tissue damage, with hollow points and tumbling bullets like the Hornady Black and Fort Scott Brush Hog causing the most destruction, while M855 Green Tip proved less effective at creating wound channels. Lighter varmint rounds like the Federal Premium Ballistic Tip fragmented extensively.

Quick Summary

The Hornady Black 75gr BTHP caused the most damage in the AR-15 meat and bone test, creating a massive 10-inch diameter area of carnage. This was due to its hollow point design and significant expansion upon impact with the bone-in pork shoulder.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: AR-15 Meat & Bone Test Setup
  2. 02:02Winchester 5.56mm 55gr FMJ Test Results
  3. 03:59M855 Green Tip 62gr Steel Core Test
  4. 05:27Hornady Black 75gr BTHP Damage Test
  5. 06:55Federal Premium 40gr Ballistic Tip Fragmentation
  6. 09:08Fort Scott Brush Hog 55gr Tumbling Test
  7. 10:43Conclusion: Ammo Performance Summary

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the M855 Green Tip perform in the AR-15 meat and bone test?

The 62gr M855 'Green Tip' steel core round, known for barrier penetration, showed a tendency to 'poke holes' with less tissue damage compared to other loads. It resulted in a clean entrance and exit with minimal expansion or tumbling effect observed on the bone-in pork shoulder.

Which AR-15 ammunition type caused the most damage in the test?

The Hornady Black 75gr BTHP caused the most damage, completely mangling the pork shoulder and creating a massive 10-inch diameter area of carnage. This was attributed to its hollow point design and significant expansion upon impact.

What was the performance of the Fort Scott Munitions Brush Hog round?

The Fort Scott Munitions 55gr Brush Hog, a solid copper spun bullet designed to tumble, created a 'softball-sized' exit hole. This demonstrated the devastating effect of its tumbling mechanism on the bone-in pork shoulder target.

How did the light varmint rounds perform in the AR-15 test?

The Federal Premium 40gr Ballistic Tip, a light varmint round, fragmented extensively upon impact. It caused extreme internal damage and the bullet broke apart, with fragments found embedded in the meat, showing a different type of destructive effect.

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