Can it still expand? .45 Auto Federal 230gr HST Short Barrel Gel Test

This video compares Federal Premium HST 230gr and Federal Personal Defense (blue box) 230gr .45 ACP ammunition through a heavy clothing barrier and ballistic gel. The Federal Premium HST demonstrated significantly superior expansion and consistent penetration, achieving an average velocity of 890 fps. The blue box Federal, while meeting its advertised 850 fps average velocity, showed minimal expansion and less consistent performance in the gel test.

This video details a ballistic gel test of Federal Premium HST .44 Magnum 230-grain ammunition. The test was conducted using a 4-inch Taurus Tracker and a 6.5-inch Smith & Wesson Model 29, with chronograph readings and gel penetration data presented. The results showed surprisingly high velocities and excellent expansion, contradicting the manufacturer's stated specifications.

This video reviews Federal Guard Dog .45 Auto 165 Grain ammunition, marketed for home defense. The testing involves a Springfield XDS pistol and a Blacksmith Tactical holster. Key observations include the ammunition's expansion characteristics as illustrated on the box and its performance during live fire, noting slide lock functionality.

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test comparing Federal Premium HST .40 S&W ammunition in 155-grain and 165-grain weights. The instructor, using a Glock 27 with a 3.5-inch barrel, measures velocity, penetration, and expansion for both loads after passing through a heavy clothing barrier. The 165-grain load demonstrated slightly superior performance in penetration and expansion, though both rounds performed exceptionally well.

This YouTube video features a ballistic gel test comparing Federal Premium HST self-defense ammunition in two distinct calibers: 30 Super Carry and .327 Magnum. The test involves shooting through heavy clothing to simulate real-world self-defense scenarios. The firearms used are a Taurus 327 and a Smith & Wesson Shield EZ. The video aims to determine which of the two calibers, loaded with HST ammunition, performs better under these conditions, offering valuable insights for self-defense firearm owners.

This YouTube video features a ballistic gel test and review of the Sig V-Crown .45ACP 230gr ammunition. The content creator also provides links to various gear they use regularly in their videos, including steel targets, cameras, editing equipment, hearing protection, safety glasses, ballistic gelatin powder, scales, calipers, denim, rangefinders, shooting rests, chronographs, target stands, and different types of splatter targets. The video appears to be focused on evaluating the performance of this specific ammunition through a controlled test.

This video features a critique of a home defense AR-15 build by former Navy SEAL Jeff Gonzales. Key takeaways include the importance of a suppressor for indoor use, the critique of an overly complex sling, and recommendations for reliable optics. The discussion highlights the trade-offs of short-barreled rifles (SBRs) for home defense and emphasizes practical gear selection over complexity.

This guide details the tool-less field stripping process for the Beretta ARX-160, as demonstrated by a Beretta factory representative. It covers the quick-release barrel, stock, trigger group, and bolt assembly, emphasizing ease of maintenance. The representative highlights the rifle's modularity and ambidextrous features, noting its current military availability with future civilian plans.

This entry details the Fostech .50 Cal Drum Magazine, designed for Barrett M107 and 82A1 rifles, featuring a 20-round capacity and billet machined aluminum construction. It also touches upon the Fostech Rader .308 rifle. The information is presented with high technical focus from a manufacturer representative.

This video from ARFCOM News details a ballistic gel test of Remington's 158gr SJHP .357 Magnum ammunition fired from a 16-inch Rossi Model M92 carbine. The test highlights how carbine-length barrels significantly enhance .357 Magnum performance, achieving velocities comparable to some .300 Blackout loads and demonstrating substantial penetration and expansion in ballistic gel. The analysis touches on terminal ballistics theories and the unique behavior of high-velocity pistol rounds fired from rifles.