Cast Lead: The World's Deadliest Ammo?

Published on June 4, 2016
Duration: 20:30

This video explores the effectiveness of cast lead bullets, demonstrating their historical significance and modern-day lethality. Tests with .45 Colt and .44 Magnum Underwood hard cast ammunition show impressive penetration and energy transfer through ballistics gel and meat targets. The review highlights cast lead's suitability for hunting and self-defense, even against bone.

Quick Summary

Cast lead bullets remain highly effective for self-defense and hunting, demonstrating significant penetration and energy transfer. Tests with .45 Colt and .44 Magnum Underwood hard cast ammunition show they can penetrate over 32 inches of ballistics gel and maintain integrity after striking bone.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro to Cast Lead Bullets
  2. 01:35Evolution of Firearms & Propellants
  3. 02:32Matchlock Musket Ballistics Test
  4. 04:44.45 Colt Cast Ammo Performance Test
  5. 10:44.44 Magnum Hard Cast Penetration Test
  6. 16:12Real-World Meat Target Simulation

Frequently Asked Questions

Are cast lead bullets still effective for self-defense and hunting?

Yes, cast lead bullets remain highly effective for both self-defense and hunting. Their historical use and modern testing, as shown with .45 Colt and .44 Magnum rounds, demonstrate significant penetration and energy transfer, making them a deadly choice.

What are the advantages of hard cast bullets tested in the video?

Hard cast bullets, like the Underwood .44 Magnum tested, offer extreme penetration, maintaining integrity even after striking bone. They proved capable of passing through over 32 inches of ballistics gel and bone without deforming significantly.

How did Underwood's .45 Colt cast ammo perform?

Underwood's .45 Colt 225gr SCHP ammunition showed strong performance, achieving velocities of 1289 fps from a Henry Big Boy rifle and 1024 fps from a Ruger Vaquero, indicating good power and penetration potential.

What is the historical significance of cast lead bullets?

Cast lead bullets have been used since the earliest firearms, from matchlock muskets to modern handguns and rifles. Despite technological advancements, their effectiveness and lethality have endured through centuries of firearm evolution.

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