Hornady CCI 30gr V-Max & Remington 33gr Accutip .22WMR Ballistic Gel Test at 50 & 100 Yards

Published on December 1, 2023
Duration: 30:45

This video presents a detailed ballistic gel test comparing Hornady 30gr V-Max, CCI 30gr V-Max, and Remington 33gr AccuTip .22 WMR ammunition at 50 and 100 yards. The test focuses on penetration depth, permanent wound cavity size, and bullet expansion. The instructor notes that CCI V-Max uses Hornady's V-Max bullet and highlights differences in performance, particularly at longer ranges, attributing some variations to bullet age and tip retention.

Quick Summary

At 100 yards, .22 WMR ammunition like Hornady V-Max, CCI V-Max, and Remington AccuTip generally did not expand. Instead, they tended to yaw or tumble sideways, creating significant damage through instability rather than mushrooming, with penetration depths around 13-14 inches in ballistic gel.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Ammunition Overview
  2. 01:37Ballistic Gelatin Setup & Calibration
  3. 02:4850 Yard Test - First Shots
  4. 04:2350 Yard Test - Second Remington Shot
  5. 05:0050 Yard Penetration Measurements
  6. 06:4950 Yard Test - Additional Shots
  7. 07:1450 Yard Gel Inspection & Analysis
  8. 08:4550 Yard Block Dimensions & Bullet Behavior
  9. 10:0450 Yard Bullet Condition & Weight Retention
  10. 11:54Transition to 100 Yard Test
  11. 12:18100 Yard Setup & Wind Conditions
  12. 12:46100 Yard Test - Firing Sequence
  13. 14:05100 Yard Wind Impact Analysis
  14. 15:12100 Yard Test Results & Misses
  15. 16:16100 Yard Gel Inspection - Hornady V-Max
  16. 16:49100 Yard Gel Inspection - Remington AccuTip
  17. 17:45100 Yard Gel Inspection - CCI V-Max
  18. 19:36100 Yard Test - Additional Captures
  19. 20:25100 Yard CCI V-Max Analysis
  20. 21:09100 Yard Results Summary & Comparison
  21. 22:11Bullet Examination & Retained Weight
  22. 23:01Final Comparison: Hornady vs. CCI V-Max at 100 Yards
  23. 23:43Age vs. Performance: CCI vs. Hornady V-Max
  24. 24:43Retained Weight Measurements
  25. 26:36Close Range Test: Remington Expansion
  26. 28:12Close Range Expansion Results
  27. 29:06Close Range Penetration & Cavity
  28. 29:30Tumbling vs. Expansion Discussion
  29. 30:30Conclusion & Playlist Recommendation

Frequently Asked Questions

Do .22 WMR bullets expand at 100 yards?

In this ballistic gel test, .22 WMR ammunition like Hornady V-Max, CCI V-Max, and Remington AccuTip generally did not expand at 100 yards. Instead, they tended to yaw or tumble sideways, creating significant damage through instability rather than mushrooming.

What is the difference between Hornady V-Max and CCI V-Max .22 WMR?

The Hornady 30gr V-Max and CCI 30gr V-Max .22 WMR are essentially the same bullet, as CCI uses Hornady's V-Max projectile. Observed performance differences at 100 yards in this test were attributed to the age of the CCI ammunition, which had shed its tips, compared to newer Hornady rounds.

How deep do .22 WMR bullets penetrate in ballistic gel?

At 50 yards, .22 WMR bullets like the Hornady V-Max and Remington AccuTip penetrated approximately 5-6 inches in 10% ballistic gelatin. At 100 yards, due to tumbling and lack of expansion, penetration was around 13-14 inches.

Can .22 WMR ammunition expand?

Yes, .22 WMR ammunition can expand, but typically only at very close ranges. In this test, expansion was observed with Remington AccuTip bullets at 12 yards, resulting in shallower penetration and a wider wound cavity.

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