CCI A17 Gamepoint & FMJ .17HMR 50 & 100 Yards Ballistic Gel Test

Published on December 26, 2023
Duration: 40:18

This video presents a comprehensive ballistic gel test of CCI A17 Gamepoint and FMJ .17HMR ammunition at 50 and 100 yards. The test evaluates bullet performance, penetration, expansion, and retained weight using a Savage 93 R17 rifle. The instructor provides detailed observations on how different bullet types, like the 17-grain ballistic tip and 20-grain soft point, perform upon impact and at extended ranges.

Quick Summary

In ballistic gel tests, CCI A17 Gamepoint .17HMR (17-grain ballistic tip) shows significant fragmentation and large wound cavities at 50 yards, while 20-grain soft points offer better penetration and consistent damage. FMJ .17HMR provides deep penetration but inconsistent terminal performance due to unpredictable tumbling.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction & Gel Calibration
  2. 00:36Introducing the FMJ .17HMR Ammunition
  3. 01:06Introducing the 20 Grain Soft Point Ammunition
  4. 02:32Introducing the CCI A17 Gamepoint Ammunition
  5. 03:58Setup for 50 Yard Test
  6. 04:4650 Yard Test: 17 Grain Ballistic Tip
  7. 04:5550 Yard Test: FMJ
  8. 05:2350 Yard Test: 20 Grain Soft Point
  9. 06:0350 Yard Results & Target Analysis
  10. 06:3050 Yard Gel Cavity Observations
  11. 08:07Second 50 Yard Shots & Observations
  12. 10:4750 Yard Projectile Recap
  13. 11:3850 Yard Penetration Measurements
  14. 14:01Setup for 100 Yard Test
  15. 15:13100 Yard Test: Firing Order
  16. 15:44100 Yard Test: 17 Grain Ballistic Tip Impact
  17. 16:17100 Yard Test: FMJ Impact
  18. 16:57100 Yard Test: 20 Grain Soft Point Impact
  19. 17:25100 Yard Initial Results & Misses
  20. 18:35100 Yard Wound Channel Analysis (Initial)
  21. 19:05100 Yard Projectile Ejection & Retakes
  22. 19:44100 Yard Retake Setup
  23. 20:21100 Yard Retake: 20 Grain Soft Point
  24. 21:15100 Yard Retake: Second FMJ
  25. 22:29100 Yard FMJ & 17 Grain BT Analysis
  26. 23:29100 Yard 20 Grain Soft Point Analysis & Further Shots
  27. 24:05100 Yard Final Shots & Observations
  28. 25:24100 Yard 20 Grain Soft Point Projectile Analysis
  29. 26:39100 Yard Projectile Recap
  30. 30:0650 Yard Projectile Measurements: FMJ
  31. 30:5650 Yard Projectile Measurements: 17 Grain BT
  32. 31:4850 Yard Projectile Measurements: 20 Grain Soft Point
  33. 33:06100 Yard Projectile Measurements: FMJ
  34. 33:48100 Yard Projectile Measurements: 17 Grain BT
  35. 34:35100 Yard Projectile Measurements: 20 Grain SP
  36. 35:4750 Yard Projectile Close-ups
  37. 36:05100 Yard Projectile Close-ups
  38. 36:18Conclusion & Ammunition Recommendations
  39. 38:50Future Video Teasers

Frequently Asked Questions

How does CCI A17 Gamepoint .17HMR ammunition perform in ballistic gel?

The CCI A17 Gamepoint .17HMR (17-grain ballistic tip) demonstrates excellent fragmentation and creates a large wound cavity at 50 yards. At 100 yards, it still fragments well but shows reduced expansion and a smaller cavity compared to closer ranges.

What is the penetration and damage of 20-grain .17HMR soft point ammunition?

The 20-grain .17HMR soft point offers better penetration than 17-grain ballistic tips and maintains a more consistent wound channel. While less explosive initially, it carries damage further and is recommended for a balance of penetration and terminal effect.

How does FMJ .17HMR ammunition perform in ballistic gel tests?

FMJ .17HMR ammunition provides the deepest penetration but its terminal performance is inconsistent. It can tumble unpredictably, sometimes not until several inches into the gel, which can limit its effectiveness on impact.

What are the key differences between 17-grain and 20-grain .17HMR loads at 100 yards?

At 100 yards, 17-grain ballistic tips continue to fragment effectively. The 20-grain soft points show some expansion but are nearing their effective range for consistent terminal performance, offering more penetration than the 17-grain loads.

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