Lehigh Xtreme Defense Ammunition

Published on May 23, 2016
Duration: 4:06

This video debunks the notion that Lehigh's Extreme Defender and Extreme Penetrator ammunition are significantly different from other solid copper bullets or FMJs at similar velocities. The presenter explains that perceived performance differences in gel tests are often due to misinterpretations of the temporary stretch cavity, which behaves differently in gelatin than in human tissue. The core message is that these rounds do not offer magical advantages over traditional designs when considering actual tissue performance.

Quick Summary

Lehigh's Extreme Defender and Penetrator ammunition are often misunderstood, with their reputation stemming from misinterpretations of gel test results. At similar velocities, they perform comparably to other solid copper bullets or FMJs. The perceived differences are largely due to the temporary stretch cavity's behavior in gelatin versus human tissue, which is more elastic.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Lehigh Ammunition
  2. 00:05Misconceptions about Extreme Defender/Penetrator
  3. 00:13Gimmick Round vs. Performance
  4. 00:20Velocity and Bullet Types
  5. 00:24Gel Test Misinterpretations
  6. 00:31Comparison Setup
  7. 00:40Lehigh Extreme Defender Test
  8. 01:16Temporary Stretch Cavity Observation
  9. 01:22Velocity Tactics for Defense
  10. 01:58Bullet Comparison: Lehigh vs. Pointy Copper
  11. 02:06Wound Track Analysis
  12. 02:15Similar Wound Tracks
  13. 02:20No Magical Fairy Dust
  14. 02:23Confusion from Temporary Stretch Cavity
  15. 02:34Why Gelatin is Used
  16. 02:48Correlation with Real Tissue
  17. 03:07Appearance vs. Performance
  18. 03:12Gelatin Elasticity
  19. 03:15Lehigh Rounds vs. Traditional Bullets
  20. 03:32Call for Comments and Feedback
  21. 03:36Like and Subscribe
  22. 03:39Additional Testing on Channel

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Lehigh Extreme Defender and Penetrator bullets significantly better than other ammunition?

According to ballistic testing analysis, Lehigh's Extreme Defender and Extreme Penetrator ammunition perform comparably to other solid copper bullets or FMJs at similar velocities. Perceived differences in gel tests are often due to misinterpretations of the temporary stretch cavity's behavior in gelatin versus real tissue.

Why is ballistic gelatin used for bullet testing?

Ballistic gelatin is used in bullet testing because experts have found a strong correlation between its performance metrics (penetration, expansion, fragmentation, retained weight) and how bullets perform in living human or porcine tissue, based on extensive cadaver and survivor studies.

How does gelatin's elasticity affect bullet test results?

Gelatin is less elastic than human tissue. When a bullet impacts gelatin, the temporary stretch cavity expands and then tears. This difference in elasticity means the visual appearance of a wound in gelatin doesn't perfectly replicate how a wound would look in living tissue, though the underlying ballistics often correlate.

What is the main source of misunderstanding regarding Lehigh ammunition performance?

The primary source of misunderstanding is the misinterpretation of ballistic gel test results, particularly concerning the temporary stretch cavity. This cavity's behavior in gelatin is often extrapolated directly to human tissue without accounting for the differences in elasticity.

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