45-70 vs 30-30: Did Not Expect This

This video from Yee Yee Life features an energetic, informal experiment testing the ballistic resistance of a bowling ball against a range of calibers, from .22 LR up to .50 BMG. The host, demonstrating familiarity with various firearms and safe practices, shows how progressively larger rounds impact the ball. Ultimately, only the .50 BMG round completely obliterates the bowling ball, highlighting significant differences in terminal ballistics.

This entry details the 8.6 Blackout cartridge and its performance on an AR-10 platform, as presented by Classic Firearms at Shot Show. The video highlights the cartridge's potential as a larger alternative to the 300 Blackout, showcasing its manageable recoil and rapid-fire capabilities with a suppressed rifle. Expert insights cover platform specifics and ammunition, offering a technical overview for enthusiasts.

This video from Yee Yee Life tests the surprising bullet resistance of an 8-inch solid glass ball against a variety of calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG. While high-powered rounds cause significant shattering, the glass ball consistently stops projectiles, demonstrating an unexpected level of durability. The host, Parker, also highlights the glass ball's potential as a fire hazard due to its magnifying properties.

This video from Yee Yee Life tests the ballistic resistance of a cinderblock wall against various calibers. The host, an experienced firearms enthusiast, demonstrates that common handgun and intermediate rifle calibers are stopped by the wall. However, the powerful .50 BMG round easily penetrates, highlighting significant differences in terminal ballistics. The test emphasizes safe firearm handling and provides visual evidence of projectile impact.

This video provides an expert comparison between 5.56mm and 9mm calibers for home defense, specifically focusing on AR-15 and AR-9 platforms. The speaker, demonstrating experienced authority, highlights the ballistic proficiency and stopping power of 5.56mm while acknowledging its overpenetration concerns. Conversely, the 9mm AR-9 platform, exemplified by the Extar EP9, is praised for its lightweight, compact size, and suppressor compatibility, making it a viable alternative for home defense scenarios.

This guide details the process of suppressing a Woox Bravado lever-action rifle chambered in .30-30 Win. It covers attaching a suppressor and the noticeable difference in sound when firing subsonic ammunition. The demonstration highlights the effectiveness of modern suppressor technology on traditional rifle actions.

This video provides an expert-level comparison between the .44 Magnum and .50 Action Express calibers, featuring a Magnum Research Desert Eagle and a Ruger Super Redhawk. The host, demonstrating high authority, conducts a series of tests including penetration through lumber, steel, sand, and concrete, followed by ballistic gel testing with hollow-point rounds. The analysis highlights differences in muzzle energy, penetration, and wound channel, ultimately questioning the cost-to-performance ratio of the .50 AE.

This video provides an in-depth, experimental comparison between .223 Remington and 5.56x45mm NATO cartridges, utilizing a chronograph and various barrier materials. The host, demonstrating high expertise through empirical testing, reveals significant performance differences, particularly in barrier penetration, with 5.56x45mm NATO generally outperforming .223 Remington.

This video from Banana Ballistics explores the surprising lethality of "less lethal" shotgun ammunition. Through rigorous testing with ballistic gel and plywood, the host demonstrates that rounds like bean bags and high-velocity .410 rubber buckshot can cause significant damage, challenging the common perception of these rounds as entirely non-lethal. The testing highlights the importance of understanding ammunition performance beyond its intended classification.

This video provides an objective comparison of 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP calibers through a series of rigorous tests including lumber, sand, concrete, and ballistics gel. The host, leveraging specialized equipment like a Garmin Xero C1 Pro chronograph and digital calipers, presents data on velocity, penetration, and expansion. While .40 S&W showed competitive performance in some tests, the analysis concludes with a preference for 9mm due to its higher capacity and lower recoil, highlighting the importance of practical considerations beyond raw ballistics.