Float Like a Butterfly, STING Like a Bee!...NEW CCI Uppercut VS Stinger .22lr AMMO Test!

Published on February 3, 2024
Duration: 13:15

This review provides a detailed comparison of CCI Uppercut and CCI Stinger .22LR ammunition fired from a Taurus TX22 pistol. The expert analysis includes chronograph data, ballistic gel testing with a clothing barrier, and recovered projectile measurements. The findings highlight significant differences in velocity, penetration, and expansion, offering valuable insights for selecting appropriate ammunition for specific purposes.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic gel test with a clothing barrier from a 4-inch pistol, CCI Stinger .22LR achieved 1176 fps and 13.5 inches of penetration, while CCI Uppercut .22LR averaged 973 fps and penetrated 9.5 inches. Neither round showed significant expansion.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:18Ballistic Gel Preparation
  3. 00:39Ammunition Introduction: Uppercut vs. Stinger
  4. 02:03Firearm: Taurus TX22 Pistol
  5. 02:26Chrono Test: CCI Uppercut
  6. 03:39Uppercut Velocity Results
  7. 04:01Chrono Test: CCI Stinger
  8. 04:46Stinger Velocity Results & Comparison
  9. 05:43Ballistic Gel Test: CCI Uppercut
  10. 06:33Ballistic Gel Test: CCI Stinger
  11. 07:12Penetration & Expansion Analysis
  12. 09:11Recovered Projectiles Review
  13. 09:55Post-Test Bullet Measurements
  14. 11:18Final Conclusions & Outlook

Frequently Asked Questions

How did CCI Uppercut and CCI Stinger .22LR perform in a ballistic gel test with a clothing barrier?

The CCI Uppercut penetrated 9.5 inches with minimal disruption and no expansion. The CCI Stinger achieved deeper penetration at 13.5 inches with more disruption but also no significant expansion, showing only minor deformation.

What were the muzzle velocities of CCI Uppercut and CCI Stinger .22LR from a 4-inch pistol barrel?

From a 4-inch Taurus TX22 barrel, the CCI Uppercut averaged 973 fps, exceeding its 950 fps claim. The CCI Stinger achieved a much higher average velocity of 1176 fps, significantly exceeding its typical rifle barrel rating.

Which .22LR ammunition offered more muzzle energy in the test: CCI Uppercut or CCI Stinger?

The CCI Stinger .22LR delivered significantly more muzzle energy, measuring 98 ft-lb from the 4-inch pistol barrel. The CCI Uppercut produced approximately 67 ft-lb of muzzle energy under the same conditions.

Did the CCI Uppercut or CCI Stinger .22LR expand after passing through a clothing barrier and ballistic gel?

Neither the CCI Uppercut nor the CCI Stinger .22LR exhibited significant expansion in this ballistic gel test. The Uppercut showed no expansion, while the Stinger displayed only minor deformation.

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