Mouse Guns VS Watermelons .22LR .22WMR .25ACP .32ACP .380ACP

Published on September 26, 2024
Duration: 17:07

This video compares the terminal ballistics of various 'mouse gun' calibers (.22LR, .22WMR, .25ACP, .32ACP, .380ACP) using a watermelon test. The .380ACP demonstrated the most significant damage, while the .22LR and .25ACP showed surprisingly similar performance. A bonus .22 Short test highlighted bullet design's importance over raw caliber, outperforming the .22WMR in expansion.

Quick Summary

The .380ACP caliber demonstrated the most significant damage in the mouse gun vs. watermelon ballistic test, creating a large 'X' split and hollowing the center. While .22LR and .25ACP showed similar surface damage, the .22 Short's performance highlighted bullet design's importance over raw caliber.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Mouse Guns vs Watermelons
  2. 00:54Ammunition Selection for Test
  3. 03:22.22LR Ballistics Test Results
  4. 05:50.22WMR Ballistics Test Results
  5. 07:51.25ACP and .32ACP Test Results
  6. 10:15.380ACP Ballistics Test Results
  7. 12:52Bonus: .22 Short Test Results

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested in the mouse gun vs. watermelon comparison?

The video tested several 'mouse gun' calibers against watermelons, including .22LR, .22WMR, .25ACP, .32ACP, and .380ACP. A bonus test also included .22 Short ammunition.

Which mouse gun caliber performed best in the watermelon test?

The .380ACP caliber demonstrated the most significant damage, creating a large 'X' split across the front of the watermelon and hollowing out the center, indicating superior terminal ballistics among the tested mouse guns.

How did the .22LR and .25ACP perform in the ballistic test?

Surprisingly, the .25ACP showed decent performance, comparable to the .22LR in terms of surface damage. The .22LR used a segmenting hollow point that fragmented effectively.

Does caliber alone determine a mouse gun's effectiveness?

No, the test suggests bullet design is crucial. A bonus .22 Short test showed impressive expansion and damage, nearly matching the more powerful .22WMR, highlighting bullet construction's importance.

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