.380 Black Hills Honey Badger vs Inceptor ARX Ballistic Gel Test!

Published on December 12, 2021
Duration: 9:00

This video details a ballistic gel test comparing Black Hills Honey Badger and Inceptor ARX .380 ACP ammunition fired from an S&W M&P Shield EZ. It provides chronograph data for both rounds, noting the Honey Badger averaged 1179 FPS and the ARX averaged 1232 FPS. Both projectiles achieved 12.5 inches of penetration in gel, with the ARX tumbling and rebounding slightly, while the Honey Badger did not tumble. No deformation or expansion was observed on either solid projectile.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic gel test, the Black Hills Honey Badger 60-grain .380 ACP averaged 1179 FPS, while the Inceptor ARX 56-grain averaged 1232 FPS. Both projectiles achieved 12.5 inches of penetration without deformation or expansion. The ARX tumbled and rebounded, whereas the Honey Badger did not.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:15Ammunition Overview: Honey Badger vs ARX
  3. 00:52Firearm Used: S&W M&P Shield EZ .380
  4. 01:15Chronograph Testing: Honey Badger Velocity
  5. 02:18Chronograph Testing: ARX Interceptor Velocity
  6. 03:25Ballistic Gel Test: Honey Badger Firing
  7. 04:00Ballistic Gel Test: ARX Interceptor Firing
  8. 04:31Gel Test Results Analysis
  9. 04:49Honey Badger Wound Channel & Penetration
  10. 05:00ARX Wound Channel & Penetration
  11. 05:15ARX Tumbling & Rebound Observation
  12. 05:35Penetration Depth Comparison
  13. 06:28Projectile Deformation Analysis
  14. 06:57Conclusion & Future Testing Ideas

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the average velocities for the Black Hills Honey Badger and Inceptor ARX .380 ACP rounds?

The Black Hills Honey Badger 60-grain .380 ACP averaged 1179 feet per second. The Inceptor ARX 56-grain .380 ACP averaged 1232 feet per second, making it approximately 47 FPS faster.

How did the Black Hills Honey Badger and Inceptor ARX .380 ACP rounds perform in ballistic gel regarding penetration?

Both the Black Hills Honey Badger and Inceptor ARX .380 ACP projectiles achieved an identical maximum penetration depth of 12.5 inches in the ballistic gel test.

Did the .380 Honey Badger or ARX projectiles deform or expand during the ballistic gel test?

No, neither the Black Hills Honey Badger nor the Inceptor ARX projectiles showed any signs of deformation or expansion after impacting the ballistic gel. They remained solid projectiles.

What firearm was used for the .380 ACP ballistic gel testing?

The ballistic gel tests were conducted using the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield EZ .380 Performance Center version, which features a 3.5-inch barrel.

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