Federal Premium Punch .22lr Gel Test. Very Impressive Results Through the Heritage Barkeep!

Published on June 29, 2021
Duration: 13:21

This video provides a detailed gel test comparison between Federal Premium Punch .22LR and Federal Game Shok .22LR ammunition, fired from a Heritage Barkeep revolver. The instructor highlights the impressive velocity achieved by the Punch rounds and their significantly superior penetration and wound channel compared to the Game Shok. The Federal Premium Punch is recommended as a top-tier .22LR option for personal defense.

Quick Summary

The Federal Premium Punch .22LR, a 29-grain flat nose projectile, achieved an average velocity of 1155 fps from a 2.68-inch barrel and demonstrated 15 inches of penetration in ballistic gel, creating a significantly larger wound channel than other .22LR rounds tested.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Gel Setup
  2. 00:07Testing Ammunition Overview
  3. 01:07Federal Premium Punch .22LR Details
  4. 02:23Heritage Barkeep Revolver Details
  5. 02:43Federal Premium Punch Velocity Test
  6. 03:48Federal Game Shok Velocity Test
  7. 05:04Federal Premium Punch Gel Test Begins
  8. 05:37Federal Game Shok Gel Test Begins
  9. 06:21Gel Test Results Comparison
  10. 06:46Federal Game Shok Analysis
  11. 08:14Federal Premium Punch Analysis
  12. 09:48Penetration Comparison
  13. 10:14Projectile Condition
  14. 11:06Overall Performance Verdict
  15. 11:34Cost vs. Performance
  16. 12:07Viewer Engagement and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the key findings of the Federal Premium Punch .22LR gel test?

The Federal Premium Punch .22LR, a 29-grain flat nose projectile, achieved impressive velocities averaging 1155 fps from a Heritage Barkeep's 2.68-inch barrel. It demonstrated 15 inches of penetration in ballistic gel and created a significantly larger wound channel compared to other .22LR rounds tested.

How did the Federal Premium Punch .22LR compare to the Federal Game Shok .22LR in the gel test?

The Federal Premium Punch .22LR significantly outperformed the Federal Game Shok .22LR. The Punch achieved nearly double the penetration (15 inches vs. 8.75 inches) and created a much wider and deeper wound channel, making it the preferred choice for self-defense in this test.

What is the recommended use for Federal Premium Punch .22LR ammunition based on this test?

Based on its exceptional penetration and wound channel performance in ballistic gel, the Federal Premium Punch .22LR is highly recommended for personal defense applications, especially when using a .22LR firearm. It is considered the best .22LR round tested by the instructor to date for this purpose.

What was the velocity of the Federal Premium Punch .22LR fired from a Heritage Barkeep?

The Federal Premium Punch .22LR, a 29-grain projectile, averaged 1155 feet per second when fired five times from a Heritage Barkeep revolver with a 2.68-inch barrel. This velocity exceeded the manufacturer's stated performance from a shorter barrel.

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