What Will Happen With a HEAVIER "Nugget?"...SURPRISING!

Published on December 15, 2022
Duration: 11:22

This video conducts a ballistic gel test comparing the performance of 180-grain Remington Golden Saber bonded hollow-point ammunition against its 165-grain counterpart in .40 Smith & Wesson. The test utilizes Glock 22 (4.5-inch barrel) and Glock 27 (3.5-inch barrel) pistols, measuring velocities and observing expansion and penetration through a clothing barrier. The 180-grain rounds showed significantly less expansion from the shorter-barreled Glock 27, indicating a potential velocity threshold for reliable expansion, while the Glock 22 achieved better expansion but still less than the 165-grain variant.

Quick Summary

The 180-grain Remington Golden Saber .40 S&W ammunition averaged 925 fps from a Glock 27 and 975 fps from a Glock 22. While the 180-grain round expanded from the Glock 22, it failed to expand from the Glock 27, suggesting velocity is critical for this heavier bullet weight to perform optimally through barriers.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:18Gel Contraption & Clothing Barrier
  3. 00:42Ammunition: 180gr Remington Golden Saber .40 S&W
  4. 00:52Brass Jacket Discussion
  5. 01:22Firearms Used: Glock 22 & 27
  6. 01:48Velocity Test: Glock 27 (180gr)
  7. 02:34Velocity Test: Glock 22 (180gr)
  8. 03:00Gel Test: Glock 27 (180gr)
  9. 03:20Gel Test Results: Glock 27 (No Expansion)
  10. 03:33Gel Test Results: Glock 22 (Expansion)
  11. 04:45Projectile Analysis: Glock 27 vs Glock 22
  12. 05:18Weight Check & Expansion Measurements
  13. 05:52Conclusion: 180gr vs 165gr Performance
  14. 06:14Final Thoughts & Viewer Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average velocity of 180-grain Remington Golden Saber .40 S&W from a Glock 27?

The 180-grain Remington Golden Saber .40 S&W ammunition averaged 925 feet per second when fired from a Glock 27, which features a 3.5-inch barrel. This velocity is crucial for determining bullet expansion in ballistic tests.

How did the 180-grain Golden Saber perform in ballistic gel from a Glock 22?

From a Glock 22 with a 4.5-inch barrel, the 180-grain Golden Saber achieved an average velocity of 975 feet per second. It showed good expansion, penetrating about 16.25 inches into the gel, though less than the 165-grain variant.

Did the 180-grain .40 S&W Golden Saber expand from a shorter barrel like the Glock 27?

No, the 180-grain Golden Saber from the Glock 27 did not exhibit significant expansion. It penetrated approximately 31 inches of ballistic gel with minimal deformation, suggesting it was below the necessary velocity threshold for reliable expansion through a clothing barrier.

What is the difference in performance between 165-grain and 180-grain Remington Golden Saber .40 S&W?

The 165-grain Remington Golden Saber .40 S&W previously performed exceptionally well in gel tests, achieving perfect expansion. The heavier 180-grain round, while expanding from a longer barrel like the Glock 22, showed less expansion and failed to expand from the shorter Glock 27, indicating velocity is a key factor.

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