Federal Premium Punch .22lr vs Winchester M22! Ballistic Gel Test With the Sig P322!

Published on May 14, 2022
Duration: 10:49

This video conducts a ballistic gel test comparing Federal Premium Punch 29-grain .22LR defensive rounds against Winchester M22 40-grain bulk ammunition, using a Sig P322 pistol. The Federal Punch demonstrated superior velocity (1232 fps average vs. 982 fps for M22) and penetration (17 inches vs. 13.5 inches), while both rounds showed similar wound channel characteristics and maintained straight trajectories out of the Sig P322. The presenter notes the Punch's consistent performance and highlights the M22's surprisingly decent results for a bulk round, though it falls short of the Punch in key metrics.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic gel test comparing Federal Premium Punch 29gr and Winchester M22 40gr .22LR, the Federal Punch achieved a higher average velocity of 1232 fps and deeper penetration of 17 inches, making it a stronger candidate for self-defense. The Winchester M22 averaged 982 fps with 13.5 inches of penetration.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 01:09Firearm Selection: Sig P322
  3. 01:56Velocity Test: Federal Punch
  4. 02:47Velocity Test: Winchester M22
  5. 03:52Ballistic Gel Test: Federal Punch
  6. 04:44Ballistic Gel Test: Winchester M22
  7. 05:04Gel Test Results Comparison
  8. 07:02Penetration Measurement
  9. 08:06Conclusion and Summary

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key differences in performance between Federal Premium Punch and Winchester M22 .22LR ammunition?

The Federal Premium Punch 29gr .22LR demonstrated significantly higher velocity (1232 fps average) and penetration (17 inches) in ballistic gel compared to the Winchester M22 40gr .22LR (982 fps average, 13.5 inches penetration). Both maintained straight trajectories.

Which .22LR ammunition is better for self-defense based on this test?

Based on this ballistic gel test, the Federal Premium Punch .22LR is recommended for self-defense due to its superior velocity and penetration, which are crucial factors for effective terminal performance in defensive scenarios.

What firearm was used for the Federal Premium Punch vs. Winchester M22 .22LR ballistic gel test?

The ballistic gel tests were conducted using a Sig P322 pistol. The presenter mentioned they plan to alternate between the Sig P322 and a Taurus TX22 for future ammunition tests.

Did the Federal Premium Punch or Winchester M22 .22LR tumble in the ballistic gel test?

No, both the Federal Premium Punch 29gr and Winchester M22 40gr .22LR projectiles maintained straight trajectories and did not tumble during the ballistic gel test when fired from the Sig P322.

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