30 Super Carry Light For Caliber Handgun and Carbine Clear Ballistics Gel Test!!!

Published on February 1, 2025
Duration: 21:15

This video conducts a clear ballistics gel test of various 30 Super Carry ammunition types, comparing performance from both a Smith & Wesson Shield Plus handgun and a Hi-Point 3095 carbine. The test highlights significant velocity differences between the handgun and carbine, leading to varied projectile performance, particularly in terms of expansion and fragmentation when exceeding designed velocities. Monolithic copper bullets demonstrated consistent penetration without expansion, while jacketed hollow points showed extreme fragmentation at higher carbine velocities.

Quick Summary

Firing 30 Super Carry from a carbine significantly increases projectile velocity, often exceeding the designed expansion thresholds for many JHP bullets. This can lead to extreme fragmentation and reduced penetration, as seen in the tests, while monolithic bullets maintain consistent performance.

Chapters

  1. 00:40Introduction: 30 Super Carry Test
  2. 00:53Firearms Used: Shield Plus & Hi-Point Carbine
  3. 01:27Ammunition Overview: Light for Caliber Reloads
  4. 02:04Velocitas Bullet Test (Handgun)
  5. 05:20Velocitas Bullet Test (Carbine)
  6. 06:11XTP Bullet Test (Handgun)
  7. 07:08XTP Bullet Test (Carbine)
  8. 07:58Bonded Gold Dot Test (Handgun)
  9. 09:58Bonded Gold Dot Test (Carbine)
  10. 11:01Federal Bullet Test (Handgun)
  11. 11:51Federal Bullet Test (Carbine)
  12. 12:46Lehigh Button Head Bullet Test (Handgun)
  13. 14:23Lehigh Button Head Bullet Test (Carbine)
  14. 15:33Lehigh Extreme Defender Test (Handgun)
  15. 17:02Lehigh Extreme Defender Test (Carbine)
  16. 18:29Bullet Recovery & Analysis
  17. 19:11Conclusion & Applications

Frequently Asked Questions

How does firing 30 Super Carry from a carbine affect bullet performance compared to a handgun?

Firing 30 Super Carry from a carbine significantly increases projectile velocity, often exceeding the designed expansion thresholds for many JHP bullets. This can lead to extreme fragmentation and reduced penetration, as seen in the tests, while monolithic bullets maintain consistent performance.

What types of 30 Super Carry ammunition were tested in the gel test?

The test included various 30 Super Carry loads such as Velocitas All-Copper, Hornady XTP, Speer Gold Dot, Federal (with a plug), and Lehigh Defense Extreme Defender monolithic bullets, both from a handgun and a carbine.

What were the key differences observed between handgun and carbine performance for 30 Super Carry?

The carbine consistently delivered higher velocities, resulting in either extreme fragmentation of JHP bullets or deep, clean penetration with monolithic bullets. Handgun velocities generally led to more controlled expansion or less fragmentation, with penetration varying by bullet design.

Are monolithic bullets like the Lehigh Extreme Defender suitable for 30 Super Carry?

Yes, monolithic bullets like the Lehigh Defense Extreme Defender performed very well, demonstrating deep penetration (over 20 inches from the carbine) and maintaining their integrity, making them a reliable option for consistent performance across different platforms.

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