.223 HELO Ballistic Gel Test & Chrono! These Are Some Nasty Rounds!

Published on September 5, 2021
Duration: 10:06

This video details a ballistic gel test of National Police Ammunition's .223 Remington 62-grain Helo rounds. The test compares performance from a 16.5-inch and a 10.5-inch AR-15 barrel, measuring velocity with a chronograph and observing bullet expansion and penetration in ballistic gel. The instructor highlights the solid copper construction and hollow point design, noting their effectiveness in creating significant wound channels.

Quick Summary

National Police Ammunition's .223 Remington 62-grain Helo rounds are solid copper hollow points designed for expansion. Testing from 16.5-inch and 10.5-inch AR-15 barrels showed velocities of 2987 fps and 2648 fps respectively, with both achieving deep penetration and significant projectile expansion in ballistic gel.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:22Helo Round Overview
  3. 01:10Chronograph Test: 16.5" Barrel
  4. 01:51Chronograph Test: 10.5" Barrel
  5. 02:52Ballistic Gel Test: 10.5" Barrel
  6. 03:52Ballistic Gel Test: 16.5" Barrel
  7. 04:43Third Gel Test
  8. 05:20Gel Test Results Analysis
  9. 06:33Projectile Expansion Showcase
  10. 07:20Recovered Projectiles Comparison
  11. 08:22Overall Performance Summary
  12. 08:39Conclusion & Future Tests

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the National Police Ammunition Helo rounds?

The National Police Ammunition Helo rounds in .223 Remington are 62-grain, solid machined copper hollow points designed for expansion. They feature a black oxide coating to minimize barrel fouling and are noted for their effectiveness in terminal ballistics.

How did barrel length affect the velocity of the .223 Helo rounds?

Testing showed a significant difference in velocity. The 16.5-inch AR-15 barrel averaged 2987 fps, while the 10.5-inch barrel averaged 2648 fps, a difference of about 340 fps.

What was the terminal performance of the .223 Helo rounds in ballistic gel?

Both barrel lengths achieved impressive terminal performance, with penetration around 26.75 inches. The solid copper projectiles expanded significantly, creating substantial wound channels with minimal weight loss.

Did the .223 Helo rounds expand effectively from shorter barrels?

Yes, even from a 10.5-inch barrel, the .223 Helo rounds demonstrated effective expansion and penetration in ballistic gel, performing nearly identically to rounds fired from a longer 16.5-inch barrel.

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