Back To Basics!...Federal Power Shock vs Fusion .30-30 AMMO Test!

Published on September 22, 2023
Duration: 16:04

This video provides a detailed comparison of Federal Power-Shok and Federal Fusion .30-30 Winchester ammunition, focusing on terminal ballistics. The test involved shooting both rounds through ballistic gel after a heavy clothing barrier, with velocity data collected via a Lab Radar Chronograph. Both ammunition types demonstrated impressive expansion and penetration, with the Power-Shok showing slightly larger expansion and the Fusion achieving slightly deeper penetration.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic gel test, Federal Power-Shok and Fusion .30-30 170-grain ammunition showed comparable performance. Power-Shok achieved slightly larger expansion (.712 inches) and 27 inches of penetration, while Fusion reached 30 inches of penetration with expansion up to .613 inches. Both exhibited minimal fragmentation.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:50Ammunition Overview: Power-Shok vs. Fusion
  3. 01:49Bullet Design & Specs
  4. 02:29Rifle Used: Henry .30-30
  5. 02:53Velocity Testing: Power-Shok
  6. 04:53Velocity Testing: Fusion
  7. 06:09Velocity Results Summary
  8. 06:58Ballistic Gel Test Setup
  9. 07:01First Shot: Power-Shok in Gel
  10. 07:34Power-Shok Gel Results
  11. 07:47Second Shot: Fusion in Gel
  12. 08:24Fusion Gel Results
  13. 09:30Gel Test Analysis & Projectile Recovery
  14. 12:25Projectile Examination
  15. 13:22Weight Retention & Expansion Measurements
  16. 14:15Conclusion & Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Federal Power-Shok and Fusion .30-30 ammunition perform in ballistic gel tests?

Both Federal Power-Shok and Fusion .30-30 170-grain ammunition demonstrated excellent terminal ballistics. They showed comparable wound channel disruption and penetration through a heavy clothing barrier and two blocks of ballistic gel. The Power-Shok exhibited slightly larger expansion, while the Fusion achieved slightly deeper penetration.

What were the average velocities for Federal Power-Shok and Fusion .30-30 ammunition in the test?

The average muzzle velocity for the Federal Power-Shok 170-grain .30-30 ammunition was 2096 feet per second. The Federal Fusion 170-grain .30-30 ammunition averaged 2126 feet per second. Both were slightly below the manufacturer's stated 2200 fps.

Did the Federal Power-Shok or Fusion .30-30 ammunition fragment significantly in the gel test?

No, neither the Federal Power-Shok nor the Federal Fusion .30-30 170-grain ammunition fragmented significantly in the ballistic gel test, even after passing through a heavy clothing barrier. Minimal fragmentation was observed, which surprised the tester.

What is the key difference between Federal Power-Shok and Fusion .30-30 ammunition?

The primary difference is that Federal Fusion .30-30 ammunition is a bonded bullet, designed to retain its core and jacket together for controlled expansion. Federal Power-Shok is a non-bonded jacketed soft point, which can sometimes lead to more fragmentation, though not observed in this specific test.

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