Deagle VS Anaconda!...Winchester Big Bore .44 Mag vs Hornady Custom .50 AE Ammo Ballistic Gel Test!

Published on August 23, 2024
Duration: 14:20

This video presents a ballistic gel test comparing Winchester Big Bore .44 Magnum ammunition and Hornady Custom .50 AE ammunition. The test measures velocity, penetration, and projectile expansion from a Colt Anaconda and a Desert Eagle, respectively. The .50 AE demonstrated superior expansion and energy transfer despite slightly less penetration than the .44 Magnum, leading to its designation as the winner in this comparison.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic gel test comparing the Desert Eagle .50 AE and Colt Anaconda .44 Magnum, the .50 AE (Hornady 300gr XTP) achieved superior expansion and energy transfer, reaching .772 inches in diameter and penetrating 25.75 inches. The .44 Magnum (Winchester Big Bore 240gr) penetrated deeper at 32 inches but showed more fragmentation.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:47Ammunition Overview: .44 Mag vs .50 AE
  3. 02:42Firearms Used: Colt Anaconda & Desert Eagle
  4. 03:01.44 Magnum Velocity Test
  5. 04:27.50 AE Velocity Test
  6. 06:07Ballistic Gel Test: .44 Magnum Shot
  7. 06:59Ballistic Gel Test: .50 AE Shot
  8. 07:31Gel Test Results: Devastation Analysis
  9. 08:07.44 Magnum Gel Performance
  10. 08:33.50 AE Gel Performance
  11. 09:02Penetration Comparison
  12. 10:01Projectile Examination: .50 AE vs .44 Mag
  13. 11:05Projectile Weight and Expansion Data
  14. 11:52Final Comparison and Winner
  15. 13:29Viewer Engagement and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the key performance differences between the .50 AE and .44 Magnum in the ballistic gel test?

The .50 AE demonstrated superior expansion, reaching .772 inches in diameter, and significant energy transfer with 25.75 inches of penetration. The .44 Magnum penetrated deeper at 32 inches but showed more fragmentation and less controlled expansion.

Which ammunition performed better in terms of velocity and advertised ratings?

The .44 Magnum exceeded its advertised velocity, averaging 1521 ft/s from an 8.38-inch barrel. The .50 AE fell short of its advertised 1475 ft/s, averaging 1421 ft/s from a 6-inch barrel.

What firearms were used for the ballistic gel test comparison?

A Colt Anaconda with an 8.38-inch barrel was used for the .44 Magnum tests, and a Desert Eagle with a 6-inch barrel was used for the .50 AE tests.

Which round was declared the winner of the .50 AE vs .44 Magnum ballistic gel test?

The .50 AE was declared the winner due to its massive expansion, significant energy transfer, and still adequate penetration, outperforming the .44 Magnum in overall terminal ballistics despite less penetration.

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