🥾Give Em The BOOT!🥾 Magnum Style!

Published on July 29, 2022
Duration: 10:28

This video presents a ballistic gel test comparing Federal Punch 22 Magnum and Speer Gold Dot 22 Magnum ammunition fired from a Heritage Barkeep Boot with a 1.65-inch barrel. The Federal Punch demonstrated slightly higher velocity (984 fps vs. 936 fps) and significantly more expansion (0.329 inches vs. 0.282 inches) with comparable penetration (13 inches vs. 14.5 inches). Despite the Gold Dot's deeper penetration, the Federal Punch is favored for its superior expansion and wound channel from this short barrel platform.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic gel test from a 1.65-inch barrel, the Federal Punch 22 Magnum averaged 984 fps with 13 inches of penetration and 0.329" expansion. The Speer Gold Dot averaged 936 fps with 14.5 inches of penetration and 0.282" expansion. The Federal Punch is favored for its superior expansion from short barrels.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:11Gel Contraption & Chronograph
  3. 00:30Ammunition Overview: Federal Punch vs. Speer Gold Dot
  4. 01:01Firearm: Heritage Barkeep Boot 1.65" Barrel
  5. 01:35Velocity Testing: Federal Punch
  6. 02:24Velocity Testing: Speer Gold Dot
  7. 03:26Ballistic Gel Test: Federal Punch
  8. 04:27Ballistic Gel Test: Speer Gold Dot
  9. 04:40Gel Test Results: Wound Channels & Penetration
  10. 05:43Penetration Measurements
  11. 06:05Projectile Examination: Expansion & Weight Retention
  12. 07:08Projectile Expansion Measurements
  13. 07:27Short Barrel Comparison Summary
  14. 08:47Conclusion & Final Verdict
  15. 09:20Viewer Engagement & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the average velocities for Federal Punch and Speer Gold Dot 22 Magnum from a 1.65-inch barrel?

From the Heritage Barkeep Boot's 1.65-inch barrel, the Federal Punch 22 Magnum averaged 984 feet per second over three rounds. The Speer Gold Dot 22 Magnum averaged 936 feet per second over three rounds.

How did the Federal Punch and Speer Gold Dot 22 Magnum perform in ballistic gel from a short barrel?

The Federal Punch achieved 13 inches of penetration and expanded to 0.329 inches. The Speer Gold Dot penetrated 14.5 inches and expanded to 0.282 inches, showing less expansion but deeper penetration.

Which 22 Magnum ammunition performed better from a short barrel in this test?

The Federal Punch 22 Magnum is favored for short barrels due to its superior expansion (0.329" vs 0.282") and more significant wound channel, despite slightly less penetration than the Speer Gold Dot.

Did the Federal Punch or Speer Gold Dot 22 Magnum lose material after ballistic gel testing?

No, both projectiles showed excellent weight retention. The Federal Punch retained 44.7 grains (from 45) and the Speer Gold Dot retained 39.8 grains (from 40), indicating minimal material loss.

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