Fort Scott T.U.I. 450 Bushmaster

Published on September 20, 2019
Duration: 9:15

This video tests the performance of Fort Scott 450 Bushmaster 250-grain TUI copper solid ammunition fired from a Ruger American rifle equipped with a Silencerco Hybrid suppressor and Leupold DeltaPoint Pro optic. The testing includes ballistics gel penetration, barrier tests through drywall and wood, and tests with watermelons and milk jugs. The ammunition demonstrated significant penetration and expansion, making it suitable for medium to large game hunting.

Quick Summary

The Fort Scott 450 Bushmaster 250-grain TUI ammunition exhibits excellent performance for hunting medium to large game. In ballistic gel tests, it tumbled, created significant wound channels, and retained 100% of its weight after penetrating 32 inches. It also demonstrated impressive barrier penetration through multiple wooden boards.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:56Ballistics Gel Testing - Baseline
  3. 03:48Barrier Test: Drywall, Insulation, Watermelon, Soda
  4. 05:15Barrier Test: Pine Baffles, Soda, Watermelon
  5. 07:02Milk Jug Penetration Test
  6. 08:36Conclusion and Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Fort Scott 450 Bushmaster 250-grain TUI ammo perform in ballistic gel?

The 450 Bushmaster 250-grain TUI ammo tumbled in ballistic gel, creating a large temporary cavity and significant permanent wound channels. It showed 100% weight retention after penetrating 32 inches of gel.

What is the hunting suitability of the 450 Bushmaster 250-grain TUI ammunition?

With its significant penetration and expansion capabilities demonstrated in testing, the 450 Bushmaster 250-grain TUI ammunition is considered suitable for taking down medium to large North American game animals.

How does the 450 Bushmaster 250-grain load compare to a 45-70 load?

The 450 Bushmaster 250-grain load generates more energy than a 300-grain 45-70 load. While both tumble and create large wound channels, the 450 Bushmaster showed more pronounced yawing due to its higher velocity.

Can the 450 Bushmaster 250-grain TUI ammo penetrate barriers?

Yes, the 450 Bushmaster 250-grain TUI ammunition demonstrated impressive barrier penetration, passing through eight pine boards and multiple layers of drywall and insulation with straight-line trajectory.

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