Heavy & Fast .22LR Ballistic Gel Test - HEAVY Hyper Velocity

Published on March 2, 2023
Duration: 16:45

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test comparing four types of heavy, high-velocity .22LR ammunition: CCI Velocitor, Aguila Interceptor, Winchester BPR, and Winchester PowerPoint. The test evaluates bullet expansion, penetration, and overall wound cavity in ballistic gelatin fired from a Ruger 10/22. The Aguila Interceptor is identified as the top performer due to its balance of expansion and penetration.

Quick Summary

This ballistic gel test compares heavy .22LR ammunition, defining 'Heavy Hitters' as 40-grain+ hollow points exceeding 1300 fps. The Aguila Interceptor (40gr, 1470 fps) emerged as the top performer, offering a superior balance of expansion and penetration compared to the CCI Velocitor, Winchester BPR, and Winchester PowerPoint.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Heavy Hitters Series Part 2
  2. 00:16Defining Standard vs. Heavy .22LR Velocity
  3. 00:33Series Overview: Part 1 (High Velocity), Part 2 (Heavy Hitters), Part 3 (Fragmenting)
  4. 01:56Ammunition Introduced: CCI Velocitor
  5. 02:07Ammunition Introduced: Aguila Interceptor
  6. 02:34Ammunition Introduced: Winchester BPR / Browning
  7. 03:03Ammunition Introduced: Winchester PowerPoint 42 Grain
  8. 03:19Close-up Look at Bullets
  9. 04:16Order of Testing: Left to Right
  10. 05:00Ballistic Gelatin Preparation and Temperature
  11. 05:31Gel Calibration and Chronograph Status
  12. 06:10Rifle Used: Ruger 10/22
  13. 06:59First Gel Test Shots
  14. 07:07Entry Points Overview
  15. 07:20Initial Wound Cavity Observations
  16. 07:33Side-by-Side Comparison of Wound Cavities
  17. 08:32Captures and Depth Measurements
  18. 09:56Penetration Measurements
  19. 10:17Final Penetration Depths
  20. 11:00Bullet Extraction and Expansion
  21. 11:21Extracted Bullets: Side View
  22. 12:28Retained Weight Measurements
  23. 13:13Comparison of Expanded Bullet Sizes
  24. 13:46Measuring Largest and Smallest Expanded Diameters
  25. 14:27Overall Winner: Aguila Interceptor
  26. 15:52Future Testing: Longer Ranges and Other Calibers
  27. 16:20Conclusion and Next Video Preview

Frequently Asked Questions

What defines 'Heavy Hitters' in .22LR ammunition for this test?

In this test, 'Heavy Hitters' are defined as .22LR rounds featuring 40-grain or heavier hollow-point bullets with an advertised velocity of 1300 feet per second or higher. This contrasts with standard high-velocity .22LR, which typically uses lighter 36-38 grain bullets around 1200 fps.

Which .22LR ammunition performed best in the ballistic gel test?

The Aguila Interceptor was declared the winner of this ballistic gel test. It demonstrated a good balance of bullet expansion and penetration, creating a significant wound cavity and achieving impressive depth, likely due to its advertised higher velocity.

What are the key differences between the tested heavy .22LR rounds?

The tested rounds included CCI Velocitor (40gr, 1435 fps), Aguila Interceptor (40gr, 1470 fps), Winchester BPR/Browning (40gr, 1435 fps), and Winchester PowerPoint (42gr, 1320 fps). Performance varied in expansion, retained weight, and penetration depth, with the Interceptor and Velocitor showing superior results.

How did the heavier 42-grain Winchester PowerPoint perform compared to 40-grain options?

The 42-grain Winchester PowerPoint, despite being heavier, had a slightly lower advertised velocity (1320 fps) and showed less impressive performance in the gel test compared to the faster 40-grain rounds like the Aguila Interceptor and CCI Velocitor. Its penetration was moderate, and expansion was comparable to others.

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