DRT Terminal Shock .308 Winchester

Published on July 19, 2016
Duration: 26:34

This video provides an expert-level review and performance test of DRT Terminal Shock .308 Winchester ammunition, featuring insights from Iraqveteran8888. The test highlights the frangible, powdered metal core's effectiveness in terminal energy dump and fragmentation, especially when compared to traditional lead-core rounds like Hornady SST. The review details accuracy, ballistic gel performance, and effectiveness on various targets at ranges from 100 to 440 yards, concluding it's a viable lead-free hunting option.

Quick Summary

The DRT Terminal Shock .308 Winchester ammunition features a frangible, powdered metal core designed for hunting, focusing on rapid energy dump and terminal shock. Tested on a Remington 700 AAC-SD, it demonstrated sub-MOA accuracy and effective fragmentation in ballistic gel at ranges from 100 to 440 yards, proving to be a consistent lead-free hunting option.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to DRT Terminal Shock
  2. 01:03Hornady SST Comparison
  3. 02:10Rifle Specifications
  4. 03:01100-Yard Ballistic Gel Test
  5. 07:35100-Yard Soft Target Tests
  6. 10:06440-Yard Long Range Testing
  7. 13:24Long Range Soft Targets and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DRT Terminal Shock ammunition designed for?

DRT Terminal Shock ammunition features a frangible, powdered metal core designed for hunting. It aims to penetrate the target's skin and then rapidly dump energy, causing significant terminal shock and disruption.

How did DRT Terminal Shock .308 Winchester perform in accuracy tests?

During testing on a Remington 700 AAC-SD, the DRT Terminal Shock 150gr .308 Winchester ammunition consistently achieved sub-MOA accuracy, outperforming the compared Hornady SST rounds which produced larger groups.

What was the terminal ballistics performance of DRT Terminal Shock at 440 yards?

At 440 yards, the DRT Terminal Shock .308 Winchester round maintained effective terminal performance in ballistic gel, creating a significant permanent cavity and showing powdered metal dispersion, even at reduced velocities.

Is DRT Terminal Shock a lead-free hunting option?

Yes, the DRT Terminal Shock ammunition utilizes a powdered metal core, making it a lead-free option suitable for hunting in areas with restrictions on lead projectiles.

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