Hornady Hype? .223 Rem Hornady 73gr Critical Defense Gel Test

This video conducts a ballistic gel test comparing Hornady's .44 Magnum (240gr XTP) and .44 Special (165gr Critical Defense FTX) ammunition fired from a Taurus Tracker .44 Magnum with a 4-inch ported barrel. The test meticulously records muzzle velocities, observes wound channels, measures penetration, and analyzes projectile expansion and weight retention. The results highlight a dramatic difference in performance, with the .44 Magnum demonstrating significantly greater power, penetration, and devastation compared to the .44 Special.

This video explores the reasons behind the shift away from traditional hollow-point ammunition in 2025, highlighting advanced alternatives. It details the performance benefits of solid copper hollow points, fluted solids, tumble-on-impact rounds, bonded JHPs, ballistic tips, frangible ammo, and hybrid loads, emphasizing their superior performance in barrier penetration, wound cavity creation, and reliability across various firearm platforms and legal jurisdictions.

This video details a ballistics gel test of various .357 Magnum factory loads fired from a 3-inch Smith & Wesson 686 Plus. The instructor, with apparent experience in firearms testing, evaluates bullet performance based on penetration depth and expansion. The test includes Federal 158gr Hydro-Shok, Federal 158gr JHP, Speer 135gr Gold Dot, and Hornady 125gr Critical Defense FTX, providing insights into their terminal ballistics.

This video conducts a 45 ACP ballistics gel test comparing three different bullet types (185gr Hornady FTX, 200gr Speer Gold Dot +P, 230gr Hornady XTP) fired from two different firearms: a Springfield 1911 with a 5-inch barrel and a Springfield XDS with a 3.3-inch barrel. The test measures velocity and penetration depth, noting how barrel length and bullet construction affect performance. The presenter concludes the XTP performed best due to superior penetration.

This video features a critique of a home defense AR-15 build by former Navy SEAL Jeff Gonzales. Key takeaways include the importance of a suppressor for indoor use, the critique of an overly complex sling, and recommendations for reliable optics. The discussion highlights the trade-offs of short-barreled rifles (SBRs) for home defense and emphasizes practical gear selection over complexity.

This guide details the tool-less field stripping process for the Beretta ARX-160, as demonstrated by a Beretta factory representative. It covers the quick-release barrel, stock, trigger group, and bolt assembly, emphasizing ease of maintenance. The representative highlights the rifle's modularity and ambidextrous features, noting its current military availability with future civilian plans.

This entry details the Fostech .50 Cal Drum Magazine, designed for Barrett M107 and 82A1 rifles, featuring a 20-round capacity and billet machined aluminum construction. It also touches upon the Fostech Rader .308 rifle. The information is presented with high technical focus from a manufacturer representative.

This video from ARFCOM News details a ballistic gel test of Remington's 158gr SJHP .357 Magnum ammunition fired from a 16-inch Rossi Model M92 carbine. The test highlights how carbine-length barrels significantly enhance .357 Magnum performance, achieving velocities comparable to some .300 Blackout loads and demonstrating substantial penetration and expansion in ballistic gel. The analysis touches on terminal ballistics theories and the unique behavior of high-velocity pistol rounds fired from rifles.