Tavor X95 Accuracy Testing | 100 Yards M193, M855, Hornady Superformance Match 75gr HPBT, 60gr V-max

Published on June 1, 2024
Duration: 12:11

This video details an accuracy test of the IWI Tavor X95 bullpup rifle at 100 yards, evaluating four different ammunition types: M193 55gr FMJ, M855 62gr steel core, Hornady 75gr HPBT Superformance Match, and a 60gr V-MAX handload. The M193 ammunition yielded the best group size, suggesting the X95 may favor lighter bullets. The presenter notes the rifle's inherent limitations as a bullpup without a free-floated barrel but concludes it's an accurate battle rifle.

Quick Summary

The IWI Tavor X95 was accuracy tested at 100 yards with M193 55gr FMJ, M855 62gr steel core, Hornady 75gr HPBT Match, and 60gr V-MAX ammunition. The M193 yielded the best group at 1.35 inches, indicating a preference for lighter bullets. The rifle is deemed an accurate battle rifle, not a sniper rifle.

Chapters

  1. 00:40Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:56Ammunition Types Overview
  3. 01:43Shooting Off the Rest
  4. 03:39M193 Group Firing
  5. 04:30M855 Group Firing
  6. 05:2960gr V-MAX Group Firing
  7. 06:30Hornady Match Group Firing
  8. 07:20Initial Accuracy Assessment
  9. 08:21Measuring Group Sizes
  10. 10:26Final Accuracy Analysis & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What ammunition performed best in the Tavor X95 accuracy test at 100 yards?

In the 100-yard accuracy test, the M193 55gr FMJ ammunition yielded the best group size for the IWI Tavor X95, measuring 1.35 inches center-to-center. This suggests the rifle may perform better with lighter bullet weights.

What were the group sizes for different ammunitions fired from the Tavor X95?

The Tavor X95 produced a 1.35-inch group with M193 55gr FMJ, a 2.59-inch group with M855 62gr steel core, a 2.257-inch group with Hornady 75gr HPBT Superformance Match, and a 4-inch group with the 60gr V-MAX handload.

Is the IWI Tavor X95 considered a highly accurate rifle?

The presenter describes the IWI Tavor X95 as an accurate battle rifle, not a sniper rifle. While it lacks a free-floated barrel, it demonstrated respectable accuracy, particularly with lighter ammunition like M193, at 100 yards.

Does the Tavor X95 perform better with heavier or lighter bullets?

Based on the 100-yard accuracy test, the Tavor X95 appears to favor lighter bullets. The best group was achieved with M193 55gr FMJ, while heavier loads like the 60gr V-MAX and 75gr Hornady Match showed larger group sizes or significant vertical stringing.

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