How Powerful Is The T-REX Rifle?!

Published on October 22, 2021
Duration: 13:52

This review tests the terminal ballistics of a modified Henry .45-70 'T-REX Slayer' rifle. It compares three full-power hunting loads (Federal Fusion, Hornady LEVERevolution, Precision One) using ballistics gel and bowling balls. Federal Fusion achieved the widest expansion, Hornady LEVERevolution the deepest penetration, and Precision One fragmented the most.

Quick Summary

The modified Henry .45-70 'T-REX Slayer' rifle was tested with Federal Fusion, Hornady LEVERevolution, and Precision One loads. Federal Fusion showed the widest expansion, Hornady LEVERevolution had the deepest penetration (approx. 27 inches), and Precision One fragmented most.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: T-REX Slayer .45-70 Build
  2. 00:55Ammo Test: Remington Core-Lokt Reduced Loads
  3. 01:28Ammo Test: Full Power .45-70 Loads
  4. 02:46Bowling Ball Target Test
  5. 06:09Ballistics Gel Testing Setup
  6. 10:21Gel Results: Expansion & Penetration Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

What .45-70 loads were tested in the T-REX Slayer rifle review?

The review tested reduced pressure Remington Core-Lokt loads and three full-power hunting rounds: Federal Fusion 300-grain, Hornady LEVERevolution 325-grain, and Precision One 300-grain.

Which .45-70 load performed best in ballistics gel for expansion?

The Federal Fusion 300-grain .45-70 load demonstrated the largest diameter expansion in the 10% Clear Ballistics gel blocks during the test.

What were the penetration results for the tested .45-70 ammunition?

Hornady LEVERevolution 325-grain achieved the deepest penetration at approximately 27 inches. Precision One 300-grain penetrated the least at 16 inches, while Federal Fusion was between them.

How did the modified Henry rifle handle recoil?

The host found the recoil from reduced pressure Remington Core-Lokt loads to be very manageable. Full-power loads, however, resulted in a significant increase in felt recoil.

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