Bonded Brass BATTLE!...357 Sig VS .40 S&W Remington Golden Saber Bonded Ballistic Gel AMMO Test!

Published on January 3, 2025
Duration: 13:35

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test comparing Remington Golden Saber Bonded ammunition in .40 S&W and .357 SIG calibers. The instructor, with apparent experience in firearms testing, analyzes projectile expansion, penetration, and velocity, offering insights into the performance of bonded ammunition under simulated barriers. The .357 SIG round demonstrated slightly superior energy transfer and penetration, leading the instructor to favor it as the 'winner' in this specific test.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic gel test comparing Remington Golden Saber Bonded ammunition, the .357 SIG 125gr round averaged 1,381 FPS and achieved 18.5 inches of penetration, while the .40 S&W 165gr round averaged 1,097 FPS with 16.5 inches of penetration. Both showed excellent expansion and no material loss.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Cold Weather Setup
  2. 00:25Ammo Comparison: .40 S&W vs .357 SIG
  3. 00:44Remington Golden Saber Bonded .357 SIG Details
  4. 01:31Projectile Construction Differences
  5. 02:19Remington Golden Saber Bonded .40 S&W Details
  6. 02:56Firearms Used: Glock 22
  7. 03:17Velocity Testing: .40 S&W Average
  8. 04:39Velocity Testing: .357 SIG Average
  9. 05:41Velocity Comparison: .40 S&W vs .357 SIG
  10. 06:21Ballistic Gel Test Setup
  11. 06:35.40 S&W Gel Test Results
  12. 07:02.357 SIG Gel Test Results
  13. 07:16Overall Gel Test Performance Analysis
  14. 07:47.40 S&W Gel Performance Details
  15. 08:14.357 SIG Gel Performance Details
  16. 08:44Penetration Depth Comparison
  17. 09:03Close-up Gel Performance
  18. 09:43Projectile Examination Post-Test
  19. 10:23Projectile Weight Analysis
  20. 10:41Projectile Expansion Measurement
  21. 11:01Final Verdict and Winner
  22. 12:08Concluding Thoughts and Viewer Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the Remington Golden Saber Bonded .40 S&W perform in ballistic gel?

The .40 S&W Remington Golden Saber Bonded 165gr ammunition averaged 1,097 FPS and demonstrated excellent expansion and penetration in ballistic gel after passing through a heavy clothing barrier, achieving approximately 16.5 inches of total penetration.

What were the results of the .357 SIG Remington Golden Saber Bonded ballistic gel test?

The .357 SIG Remington Golden Saber Bonded 125gr ammunition averaged 1,381 FPS, exceeding its advertised velocity. It showed immediate expansion, significant energy transfer, and approximately 18.5 inches of total penetration in ballistic gel.

Did the Remington Golden Saber Bonded ammunition lose material after the gel test?

No, both the .40 S&W (165gr) and .357 SIG (125gr) projectiles weighed their original stated weights post-test (165.024gr and 125.4gr respectively), indicating no material loss due to their bonded construction.

Which caliber, .357 SIG or .40 S&W, performed better in the Remington Golden Saber Bonded gel test?

In this specific test, the .357 SIG round was deemed the winner due to its slightly higher energy transfer and greater penetration (18.5 inches vs. 16.5 inches), although both calibers performed exceptionally well.

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