How BAD Are The "Red Rattlers?" Winchester Super X .22lr Consistency Test With the Taurus TX22!

Published on May 1, 2022
Duration: 14:02

This video provides a detailed consistency and reliability test of Winchester Super X .22LR 'Red Rattlers' ammunition using a Taurus TX22 pistol. The instructor, with apparent experience in firearms testing, highlights significant velocity variations and weak loads, including a potential squib load, impacting penetration in gel tests. The findings suggest this bulk ammunition may be unreliable compared to other tested rounds.

Quick Summary

The Winchester Super X 'Red Rattlers' .22LR ammunition exhibited poor consistency, with velocities ranging from 612 fps to 1085 fps. A particularly weak round failed to cycle the firearm and was suspected to be a squib load, penetrating only 9.5 inches in gel testing compared to 13.5 inches for higher velocity rounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Test Setup
  2. 00:18Gel Blocks & Chronograph Setup
  3. 00:41Winchester Super X Red Rattlers Ammo
  4. 01:07Loading Magazines for Test
  5. 01:25Taurus TX22 as Test Platform
  6. 02:10First Magazine Chronograph Run
  7. 03:33Wind Delays & Setup Reinforcement
  8. 04:04Weak Load & Cycling Failure
  9. 05:04Ammunition Errors & Weakness
  10. 06:17Potential Squib Load Identified
  11. 07:30Completing 64 Rounds Data
  12. 07:54Chronograph Data Summary
  13. 08:44Gel Test Preparation
  14. 09:16Gel Test Firing & Initial Observations
  15. 09:42Gel Test Results Analysis
  16. 09:53Weakest Round Penetration Analysis
  17. 10:14Impact of Velocity on Penetration
  18. 10:54Measuring Gel Penetration Distances
  19. 11:33Projectile Condition in Gel
  20. 11:55Final Thoughts on Red Rattlers
  21. 12:32Comparison to Other Bulk Ammo
  22. 12:46Viewer Engagement & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

How consistent is Winchester Super X 'Red Rattlers' .22LR ammunition?

The Winchester Super X 'Red Rattlers' .22LR ammunition demonstrated poor consistency in testing. Out of 64 rounds, the velocity ranged from a low of 612 fps to a high of 1085 fps, with an extreme spread of 473 fps and a standard deviation of 93 fps, indicating significant velocity variations.

What were the results of the gel test for Winchester Super X 'Red Rattlers'?

In the gel test, a Winchester Super X 'Red Rattler' fired at 672 fps penetrated only 9.5 inches, significantly less than other rounds fired at higher velocities which reached up to 13.5 inches. This highlights how weak loads drastically reduce terminal performance.

Did any Winchester Super X 'Red Rattlers' .22LR rounds fail to perform?

Yes, at least one Winchester Super X 'Red Rattler' .22LR round was exceptionally weak, failing to cycle the Taurus TX22 action and not registering on the chronograph. The instructor suspected it might have been a squib load due to its extremely low perceived velocity.

Is Winchester Super X 'Red Rattlers' .22LR recommended for reliability?

Based on this test, the Winchester Super X 'Red Rattlers' .22LR ammunition is not recommended for reliability. The significant velocity inconsistencies and the presence of extremely weak loads, including a potential squib, suggest it is a gamble and may not perform consistently for critical applications.

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