Remington Low Decibel .410 Ballistic Gel Test & Review #9 Subsonic

Published on December 6, 2024
Duration: 12:35

This video tests Remington's low-decibel, subsonic .410 ammunition, advertised at 650 ft/s, using ballistic gel. The instructor questions its suitability for hunting small game like squirrels due to limited penetration, especially when factoring in hide and muscle tissue. Chronograph readings exceeded advertised velocity, but penetration in gel was significantly less than a BB gun, raising concerns about humane dispatch.

Quick Summary

Remington's low-decibel, subsonic .410 ammunition is advertised at 650 ft/s but tested higher, reaching 681 ft/s. However, ballistic gel tests show limited penetration, averaging around 2 inches, significantly less than a BB gun. This raises concerns about its effectiveness for humane small game hunting.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Remington Low Decibel .410
  2. 00:25Advertised Velocity and Ammunition Type
  3. 00:36Squirrel Hunting Suitability Concerns
  4. 01:06Personal Experience with Shot Sizes for Squirrels
  5. 02:00Penetration Concerns and Testing Medium
  6. 02:21Ballistic Gel Test Setup
  7. 03:06BB Gun Penetration Comparison
  8. 03:38Chronograph Setup and Calibration
  9. 04:38Comparison to Standard Velocity .410
  10. 04:58Shotgun Selection for Testing
  11. 05:31Barrel Length and Choke Considerations
  12. 06:02BB Gun Velocity Reference
  13. 06:30Ballistic Gel Temperature Control
  14. 06:56Hearing Safe Ammunition
  15. 07:16Chronograph Reading: 22-inch Barrel
  16. 07:26Chronograph Reading: 26-inch Barrel
  17. 07:58Velocity Comparison: Barrel Lengths
  18. 08:05Selecting Barrel for Penetration Test
  19. 08:15Ballistic Gel Test Firing
  20. 08:31Initial Penetration Results
  21. 08:44Measuring Penetration Depth
  22. 09:14Analysis of Penetration Results
  23. 09:44Revisiting Squirrel Hunting Suitability
  24. 10:24Responsible Hunting Practices
  25. 10:37Irresponsible Advertising Concerns
  26. 11:05Comparison to BB Gun Penetration
  27. 11:34Subsonic .410 vs. BB Gun Penetration
  28. 11:57Standard Velocity .410 Comparison
  29. 12:15Product Links and Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the advertised velocity of Remington's low-decibel .410 subsonic ammunition?

Remington advertises their low-decibel, subsonic .410 ammunition at a velocity of 650 feet per second (ft/s). However, during testing, actual chronograph readings exceeded this, measuring 669 ft/s from a 22-inch barrel and 681 ft/s from a 26-inch barrel.

How does the penetration of Remington subsonic .410 compare to a BB gun in ballistic gel?

In ballistic gel tests, a BB from a pump air rifle (8 pumps) penetrated 3.2 inches. The Remington subsonic .410 shot averaged around 2 inches of penetration, indicating significantly less depth than the BB gun, even when the BB gun was not at full power.

Is Remington's low-decibel .410 ammunition suitable for hunting squirrels?

Based on ballistic gel tests, the instructor questions the suitability of this ammunition for humane squirrel hunting. Penetration was limited, and when factoring in hide and muscle tissue, effective depth is estimated to be around 1 inch, which may not be lethal.

What are the advantages of Remington's low-decibel .410 subsonic ammunition?

The primary advantage highlighted is that the ammunition is hearing safe, meaning ear protection is not required when firing it in field conditions. This makes it a quieter option for shooting.

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