Starburst Ammo vs. Cranium Target Ballistic Gel

This review by Boondock Ballistician critically examines the G2 Research R.I.P. round, often dismissed as a gimmick. Through rigorous testing with ballistic gel and a Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC), the analysis reveals surprising barrier-blind performance and fragmentation potential, challenging common perceptions. The speaker, demonstrating high-level expertise, suggests design improvements for future iterations of this concept.

This YouTube video features a ballistic gel test comparing Liberty Civil Defense ammunition against G2 Research Telos and Liberty Overwatch monolithic bullets. The testing involves shooting through simulated rib bones to assess penetration and expansion, providing insights into the performance of these defensive ammunition types. The video also includes links to the creator's Patreon, merchandise store, and Instagram, along with music attribution.

This ballistic gel test evaluates the power of various 9mm ammunition types, including Speer Gold Dot, Norma MHP, Buffalo Bore +P+, Underwood Xtreme Defender, Liberty Civil Defense, and G2 Research R.I.P. rounds. Power is measured by muzzle energy, with high-performance loads exceeding 500 foot-pounds, surpassing many .45 ACP rounds. The test protocol adheres to FBI standards, using denim-covered ballistic gel at controlled temperatures to simulate real-world conditions.

This review showcases unique 9mm ammunition, including Dragon's Breath, Supernova Green Tracer, 1776 USA Lead-Free, Streak visual tracers, and the G2 Research R.I.P. The host compares their performance, recoil, and visual effects, highlighting the R.I.P.'s fragmentation and the lead-free option's reduced recoil and environmental benefits. The video emphasizes safe handling and provides technical specifications for each round.

The G2 R.I.P. .380 ACP ammunition demonstrates impressive terminal ballistics in testing, featuring rapid fragmentation of its copper petals upon impact for a wide wound channel, while the solid base ensures adequate penetration. Tests simulating denim and bone barriers, as well as energy transfer through various targets, confirm its effectiveness for self-defense applications. The ammunition achieves high velocity and manageable recoil, making it a potent option for .380 ACP handguns.

This review of the G2 Research R.I.P. 12-gauge slug, costing over $10 per round, evaluates its effectiveness for home defense. Through a three-part test involving water jugs, paper targets, and ballistics gel, the slug demonstrated significant energy transfer, 'dead accurate' performance, and controlled fragmentation. The host, exhibiting high authority, concluded it's a viable option due to its effectiveness and reliable cycling in semi-auto shotguns.

This video creatively demonstrates the terminal ballistics of different calibers (.22 LR, 9mm Luger, 5.56mm NATO) by firing them into clay. It highlights the increasing destructive power from the .22 LR to the 5.56mm NATO, which completely obliterates the clay block. The visual comparison provides an engaging way to understand caliber differences.

This review covers the Altor Single Shot Pistol, highlighting its unique breech-loading mechanism and manual operation. The video demonstrates the loading, firing, and unloading process, emphasizing the slow manual of arms required for this budget firearm. Despite its simplicity, the pistol fires a 9mm cartridge and exhibits recoil typical of lightweight firearms.

This video showcases the Trailblazer Firearms LifeCard, a unique .22LR pistol designed to resemble a credit card. It demonstrates the firearm's simple operation, including loading a single cartridge, cocking, firing at a steel target, and manually extracting the spent casing. The review highlights its extreme concealability and straightforward folding mechanism for storage.

This compilation demonstrates various reloading techniques for different firearms, including the unique LifeCard, Bersa Thunder 380, and CZ P-07. It highlights efficient magazine insertion and slide manipulation for quick reloads in a dynamic shooting environment. The video emphasizes practical application of reloading skills for sustained shooting.