NEW Federal PUNCH Ammo Test! Better Than HST?!

Published on September 21, 2020
Duration: 17:25

This video provides an in-depth comparison of Federal Premium's Punch ammunition against the established Federal HST line, focusing on terminal ballistics through various barriers. The host, demonstrating high expertise in firearms and ammunition, uses standardized testing methods including Clear Ballistics gel and multi-layer clothing. The Federal Punch .40 S&W is presented as a cost-effective and reliable self-defense option, performing comparably to HST in many scenarios.

Quick Summary

Federal Punch .40 S&W ammunition offers excellent terminal ballistics, achieving approximately 15 inches of penetration with good expansion in bare gel and consistent performance through heavy clothing. While more affordable than Federal HST, it shares limitations with HST against hard barriers like plywood, where expansion is compromised.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Federal Punch
  2. 01:47Test Equipment and Setup
  3. 03:08Recoil Comparison
  4. 04:17Bare Gel Testing
  5. 06:40Heavy Clothing Barrier Test
  6. 10:07Hard Barrier (Plywood) Test
  7. 15:29Final Analysis and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Federal Punch .40 S&W perform in terminal ballistics tests?

In bare gel, Federal Punch .40 S&W 165 grain JHP penetrated approximately 15 inches with excellent expansion. Through four layers of heavy clothing, it penetrated about 16 inches, demonstrating consistent performance and expansion.

Is Federal Punch ammunition a viable alternative to Federal HST?

Yes, Federal Punch is presented as a highly capable and trustworthy self-defense option. It offers comparable performance to HST in many tests, particularly in barrier penetration and expansion, and is noted for being more affordable.

What were the results of barrier testing with Federal Punch and HST ammunition?

Both Federal Punch .40 S&W and Federal HST 9mm +P struggled against a 1/2 inch plywood barrier. The rounds tumbled, failed to expand, and resulted in over-penetration exceeding 20 inches, highlighting limitations against hard barriers.

What firearms were used in the Federal Punch ammunition test?

The primary firearm for the .40 S&W tests was a Glock 23 Gen 4. For comparison purposes with 9mm ammunition, a Glock 17 was utilized.

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