Battle of The Beasts...Buffalo Bore VS Grizzly! Testing The BEST 10MM Self-Defense AMMO!

Published on July 18, 2025
Duration: 13:16

This video provides a detailed comparison of Buffalo Bore and Grizzly 10mm Auto 180-grain ammunition through ballistic gel testing. The instructor, with clear expertise in firearms and ballistics, demonstrates a rigorous testing protocol using a chronograph and gel blocks with clothing barriers. The results highlight the exceptional performance of both brands, with Buffalo Bore slightly edging out Grizzly in retained weight and overall expansion, though both offer superior 10mm performance.

Quick Summary

In a head-to-head test, Buffalo Bore 10mm Auto 180-grain ammunition slightly outperformed Grizzly 10mm Auto 180-grain. Buffalo Bore retained more weight (162.0g vs 135.2g) and achieved better expansion, while both brands delivered impressive velocities exceeding 1370 fps.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Test Setup
  2. 00:53Ammunition Selection: Grizzly vs Buffalo Bore
  3. 01:23Projectile Differences & Ballistic Claims
  4. 02:07Firearm Choice: Magnum Research MR1911
  5. 02:31Grizzly 10mm Velocity Testing
  6. 03:43Buffalo Bore 10mm Velocity Testing
  7. 04:37Velocity Comparison: Grizzly vs Buffalo Bore
  8. 05:3210mm Gel Testing: One Round Each
  9. 06:55Gel Test Results: Overview
  10. 07:10Grizzly Gel Performance Analysis
  11. 07:46Buffalo Bore Gel Performance Analysis
  12. 08:27Penetration Depth Comparison
  13. 09:23Recovered Projectile Examination
  14. 10:06Weight Retention Comparison
  15. 10:28Expansion Size Comparison
  16. 11:03Battle of the Beasts: Final Verdict
  17. 11:15Comparison with Underwood Ammunition
  18. 11:43Picking the Winner: Buffalo Bore
  19. 12:06Surprising Similarity & Projectile Differences
  20. 12:40Viewer Engagement & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key differences between Buffalo Bore and Grizzly 10mm 180-grain ammunition?

While both brands offer exceptional full-power 10mm performance, Buffalo Bore retained more weight (162.0g vs 135.2g) and showed less fragmentation in ballistic gel tests compared to Grizzly. Both achieved high velocities exceeding 1370 fps.

Which 10mm ammunition performed better in the ballistic gel test: Buffalo Bore or Grizzly?

The Buffalo Bore 10mm 180-grain ammunition is considered the winner in this test. It retained more weight (162.0g) and achieved a larger expanded diameter, indicating superior performance in material retention and expansion compared to the Grizzly round.

What were the average velocities for Buffalo Bore and Grizzly 10mm 180-grain ammunition?

The Buffalo Bore 10mm 180-grain ammunition achieved a five-round average velocity of 1380 feet per second. The Grizzly 10mm 180-grain ammunition averaged 1378 feet per second, showing very close performance between the two.

What is the recommended protocol for testing 10mm self-defense ammunition?

A recommended protocol involves using ballistic gel blocks with a heavy clothing barrier, a chronograph to measure velocities at various distances, and carefully analyzing penetration depth, expansion, fragmentation, and recovered projectile weight for each round.

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