Federal HST 380 Micro 99gr Ballistic Gel Test & Review .380acp

This video provides an expert-level ballistic gel test of Federal Premium HST 147 Grain +P 9mm ammunition. The host, demonstrating high authority, analyzes terminal performance from two popular self-defense pistols, the S&W M&P Shield EZ and Canik METE MC9. The results confirm HST's reputation for consistent expansion and weight retention.

This video provides an expert-level ballistic gel test comparing Federal HST and Speer Gold Dot .45 ACP ammunition fired from a Ruger LC Carbine. The host, demonstrating high authority through detailed analysis and professional equipment, found both rounds performed exceptionally well, with nearly identical expansion and weight retention. The test highlights the effectiveness of these premium self-defense rounds when fired from a carbine platform.

This video provides a tour of the Scheels ammo section, highlighting the speaker's go-to ammunition choices for various calibers and purposes. It covers preferences for 9mm training and self-defense rounds, 5.56mm range ammo, and specific recommendations for .300 Blackout, particularly for suppressed use. The speaker also touches on shotgun shells and general philosophy for .380 and .22LR, while noting pricing inconsistencies and the benefits of bulk ammo purchasing.

This video provides a comparative ballistic gel test of Defiant Munitions TCX and Barnes Tac X PD copper hollow point ammunition in .380 Auto caliber. The test utilizes heavy clothing and is conducted using a Ruger LCP Max pistol. The content focuses on the performance of these self-defense rounds and does not involve sales or direct promotion of retailers/manufacturers, emphasizing safe range practices.

This YouTube video conducts a 10-year-later test of Precision One .380 Auto +P ammunition, evaluating its effectiveness as a self-defense round. The test employs a heavy clothing ballistic gel setup using a Ruger LCP Max and a Smith & Wesson Performance Center Shield EZ. The description emphasizes that no firearms or ammunition are sold and all shooting is done safely on a private range, aiming to determine if the ammo is truly superior or a failed hollow point design.

This video conducts a ballistic gel test and review comparing Federal Punch and HST ammunition in the .30 Super Carry (30SC) caliber. It also includes a review of the Shield Plus pistol chambered in .30SC. The description lists numerous items used regularly by the creator, including shooting gear, cameras, and computer equipment, with affiliate links provided for many of them. The video aims to showcase the performance of different .30 Super Carry ammunition types and a specific firearm model.

This video compares the terminal performance of five common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) by shooting watermelons. The test demonstrates a significant increase in destructive power from .22LR up to .45 ACP, with the larger calibers causing more explosive expansion and fragmentation. Specific hollow-point ammunition from Speer, Aguila, and Underwood was used, highlighting the importance of bullet construction for terminal ballistics.

Buckeye Ballistics conducted a comparative test of common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) against concrete blocks. The host, demonstrating significant firearm and ballistics knowledge, emphasized extreme safety precautions due to ricochet risks. The test revealed that while larger calibers showed more damage, none could fully penetrate the concrete block's second wall, suggesting limitations for self-defense scenarios against hardened barriers.

This Taurus TX22 review details its performance with various .22 LR ammunition. While initially reliable with CCI Mini-Mags and cycling standard velocity rounds well, it encountered malfunctions with sub-sonic and high-velocity loads. A catastrophic failure occurred due to a squib load followed by a second shot, resulting in a bulged barrel and damaged magazine.

This video compares the terminal ballistics of .22LR, .22WMR, and .17HMR rimfire cartridges using cantaloupes as targets. The .22LR showed a clean pass-through with minor damage, the .22WMR caused an explosive front-face disintegration, and the .17HMR, despite its speed, disintegrated internally with no exit. The test highlights how different rimfire rounds perform on soft tissue simulants.