Remington Yellow Jacket vs Viper vs Golden Bullet Ballistic Gel Test & Review

Published on December 2, 2024
Duration: 17:51

This video conducts a ballistic gel test comparing Remington Yellow Jacket, Viper, and Golden Bullet 22LR ammunition. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, analyzes bullet expansion, penetration, and velocity using a Ruger 10/22. The Yellow Jacket demonstrated significant fragmentation, while Golden Bullets showed good expansion and weight retention, and Vipers exhibited poor performance.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic gel test, Remington Golden Bullet 36-grain 22LR hollow points demonstrated excellent performance with good mushrooming, approximately 12-13 inches of penetration, and nearly 100% weight retention. Remington Yellow Jacket 33-grain fragmented heavily with limited penetration, while Remington Viper 36-grain showed poor expansion and a narrow wound channel.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Test Setup
  2. 00:30Ballistic Gel Calibration
  3. 01:03Chronograph Readings & Expectations
  4. 01:30Golden Bullet Chrono Test
  5. 02:05Viper Chrono Test
  6. 02:53Yellow Jacket Chrono Test
  7. 03:39Ammunition Stats Overview
  8. 04:21Ballistic Gel Test Setup
  9. 04:47Golden Bullet Gel Test
  10. 05:56Viper Gel Test
  11. 07:32Yellow Jacket Gel Test
  12. 09:21Impact on Table Discovery
  13. 10:10Ammunition Recovered from Gel
  14. 10:23Retained Weight & Expanded Diameter Measurements
  15. 11:33Remington CBee Bonus Test
  16. 13:17CBee Gel Test Results
  17. 15:04CBee Weight & Diameter Measurements
  18. 15:52Temporary Stretch Cavity Discussion
  19. 17:18Conclusion & Previous Video Link

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Remington Yellow Jacket 22LR perform in ballistic gel?

The Remington Yellow Jacket 33-grain 22LR ammunition fragmented extensively upon impact with ballistic gel. This resulted in significant damage in the initial inches of the gel but limited penetration, averaging around 7 inches. The recovered bullet fragments weighed significantly less than the original projectile.

What were the results of the Remington Golden Bullet 22LR ballistic gel test?

Remington Golden Bullet 36-grain 22LR hollow points performed well in the ballistic gel test. They achieved good mushrooming, penetrated to approximately 12-13 inches, and retained nearly 100% of their original weight. This indicates reliable expansion and energy transfer.

How did the Remington Viper 22LR perform in the ballistic gel test?

The Remington Viper 36-grain 22LR truncated flat nose ammunition showed poor performance. It created a narrow wound channel and penetrated deeply without significant expansion, with one round exiting the 12-inch gel block. This suggests it did not effectively tumble or expand as intended.

What are the typical velocities for Remington 22LR ammunition from an 18-inch barrel?

From an 18-inch barrel Ruger 10/22, advertised velocities for Remington 22LR ammunition were not consistently met. For example, the Golden Bullet (advertised 1280 fps) and Viper (advertised 1410 fps) showed lower actual velocities. The Yellow Jacket (advertised 1500 fps) also fell short, and significant velocity variations between shots were noted.

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