Speer Gold Dot .22WMR Ballistic Gel Test Using The New Walther WMP & Heritage Barkeep!

Published on June 21, 2022
Duration: 12:27

This video presents a detailed ballistic gel test of Speer Gold Dot .22 WMR ammunition, specifically the 40-grain short barrel variant. The test utilizes two firearms: the Walther WMP with a 4.5-inch barrel and the Heritage Barkeep with a 2.625-inch barrel. The instructor provides chronograph data, penetration depths, and projectile expansion measurements for both firearms, offering insights into the ammunition's performance across different barrel lengths.

Quick Summary

Speer Gold Dot .22 WMR 40-grain short barrel ammunition was tested in ballistic gel using a Walther WMP (4.5" barrel) and Heritage Barkeep (2.625" barrel). The WMP averaged 1330 FPS with 15.875" penetration, while the Barkeep averaged 1082 FPS with 13.75" penetration. Both demonstrated impressive bullet expansion.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:18Ammunition: Speer Gold Dot .22 WMR
  3. 01:13Firearms: Walther WMP & Heritage Barkeep
  4. 01:39Chronograph: Heritage Barkeep Speeds
  5. 02:37Chronograph: Walther WMP Speeds
  6. 03:38Ballistic Gel Test: Heritage Barkeep
  7. 04:24Ballistic Gel Test: Walther WMP
  8. 04:49Gel Test Results: Wound Channels
  9. 05:56Penetration Measurements
  10. 06:24Projectile Examination
  11. 07:43Projectile Weight & Expansion Measurements
  12. 09:02Performance Summary & Comparison
  13. 10:40Future Ammunition Tests (Federal Punch)
  14. 11:14Viewer Engagement & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the average velocities for Speer Gold Dot .22 WMR from different barrel lengths?

From the Heritage Barkeep with a 2.625-inch barrel, the Speer Gold Dot .22 WMR averaged 1082 feet per second. The Walther WMP with a 4.5-inch barrel achieved a higher average velocity of 1330 feet per second.

How did Speer Gold Dot .22 WMR perform in ballistic gel regarding penetration?

The Speer Gold Dot .22 WMR from the Heritage Barkeep penetrated 13.75 inches in ballistic gel. From the Walther WMP, it achieved a deeper penetration of 15.875 inches, nearing the end of the 16-inch gel block.

What were the expansion results for Speer Gold Dot .22 WMR projectiles?

The projectile from the Heritage Barkeep showed uniform expansion, while the projectile from the Walther WMP exhibited extreme expansion, with its jacket significantly mangled, indicating robust performance.

Which firearm yielded better performance with Speer Gold Dot .22 WMR ammunition?

The Walther WMP, with its longer 4.5-inch barrel, generally yielded better performance in terms of velocity and penetration compared to the Heritage Barkeep's shorter 2.625-inch barrel, though both showed good expansion.

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