The Most IMPRESSIVE 5.56 We've EVER Tested?! (M855-A1)

Published on October 1, 2024
Duration: 14:03

This video provides an expert-level comparison of M855 Green Tip and M855A1 5.56mm ammunition, featuring detailed ballistic gel testing and hard barrier penetration analysis. The host, demonstrating significant experience, highlights the superior terminal ballistics and fragmentation of the M855A1, while also discussing the historical context and limitations of the M855 Green Tip.

Quick Summary

The M855A1 5.56mm round offers superior terminal ballistics with significant fragmentation and expansion in soft targets, unlike the M855 Green Tip which performs poorly in soft tissue. Both rounds can penetrate hard barriers, but the M855A1 maintains better performance post-barrier impact.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Topic Reveal
  2. 00:13M855 Green Tip Overview
  3. 00:49Prior M855 Test & M855A1 Introduction
  4. 01:17M855A1 Claims & Expectations
  5. 01:53Ballistics Gel Setup & Challenges
  6. 02:17M855A1 First Shot Setup
  7. 02:34M855A1 First Shot
  8. 02:51M855A1 Gel Results Analysis (1)
  9. 03:30M855A1 Gel Results Analysis (2)
  10. 04:57M855A1 Performance Summary
  11. 05:19M855 Green Tip Shot Setup & Fire
  12. 05:46M855 Green Tip Gel Slow-Mo
  13. 06:09M855 Green Tip Gel Results Analysis
  14. 07:15M855 Green Tip vs. M855A1 Comparison (Soft Target)
  15. 07:50Hard Barrier Test Setup
  16. 08:22M855A1 Hard Barrier Shot & Slow-Mo
  17. 08:58M855A1 Hard Barrier Results (1)
  18. 10:12M855A1 Hard Barrier Results (2)
  19. 10:33M855 Green Tip Hard Barrier Shot & Slow-Mo
  20. 11:14M855 Green Tip Hard Barrier Results
  21. 12:47Final Comparison and Conclusion
  22. 13:26Call to Action & Farewell

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary difference in performance between M855A1 and M855 Green Tip 5.56mm ammunition?

The M855A1 demonstrates significantly superior terminal ballistics in soft targets, exhibiting greater fragmentation and expansion compared to the M855 Green Tip, which tends to create a larger initial wound but with less overall damage.

How do M855A1 and M855 Green Tip perform after penetrating a steel plate?

After penetrating a steel plate, the M855A1 still fragments effectively in ballistic gel, maintaining substantial penetration. The M855 Green Tip also penetrates but results in a 'dirtier' wound cavity with less consistent fragmentation compared to the M855A1.

Is M855A1 ammunition suitable for home defense in an apartment?

The expert advises against using M855A1 for apartment home defense due to its potential for over-penetration, which could pose a risk to unintended targets beyond the intended threat.

What are the key characteristics of M855 Green Tip ammunition?

M855 Green Tip is a common, cost-effective, steel-core 5.56mm round known for its effectiveness against hard barriers. However, its performance in soft targets is considered poor, often resulting in minimal wound channels.

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