Black Hills Ammo 5.56 Dual Performance

Published on August 2, 2024
Duration: 4:18

This video details the Black Hills Ammunition 5.56 Dual Performance round, highlighting its unique monolithic bullet design. The bullet is engineered to expand rapidly upon impact, creating a significant wound cavity, then shed its 'petals' which continue to cut a wound track. The remaining shank offers deep penetration, a dual performance not easily achieved. Testing in ballistic gel demonstrates immediate expansion, temporary cavity formation, and impressive penetration for a 62-grain 5.56 projectile.

Quick Summary

The Black Hills Ammunition 5.56 Dual Performance bullet is a monolithic design that achieves both rapid expansion and deep penetration. It opens upon impact, creating a wound cavity, then sheds petals that continue to cut a track. The remaining shank offers reduced drag and enhanced penetration, providing excellent terminal ballistics for its caliber.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Introduction to Black Hills Ammunition Lab
  2. 00:14Introducing the Dual Performance Bullet
  3. 00:26How the Dual Performance Bullet Works
  4. 01:12Available Calibers and Loads
  5. 01:31Ballistic Gel Testing Setup
  6. 01:455.56 Dual Performance Gel Test
  7. 02:24Analyzing the Gel Test Results
  8. 02:36Bullet Expansion and Wound Cavity
  9. 02:49Bullet Penetration and Shank Performance
  10. 03:13Weight Retention of the Bullet Shank
  11. 03:28Practical Applications: Hunting & Law Enforcement
  12. 03:55Dual Performance in the Field
  13. 04:08More Gun Talk Media Content

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the unique design of the Black Hills Ammunition Dual Performance bullet?

The Dual Performance bullet is a monolithic design. It's engineered to expand rapidly upon impact, creating a significant wound cavity, and then shed its 'petals'. These petals continue to cut a wound track, while the remaining shank provides deep penetration.

How does the Dual Performance bullet achieve both expansion and deep penetration?

The bullet's design allows it to sacrifice some weight early by shedding petals, which creates immediate expansion and a wound cavity. The remaining, lighter shank then experiences less drag, enabling it to penetrate deeper than a fully mushroomed bullet would.

What were the results of the 5.56 Dual Performance ballistic gel test?

The test showed immediate expansion upon hitting the gel, forming a great temporary cavity. The bullet shed its petals, which continued to cut a wound track, and the shank achieved impressive penetration for a 62-grain 5.56 round.

What is the typical weight retention of the 5.56 Dual Performance bullet's shank?

After shedding its petals, the shank of the 62-grain 5.56 Dual Performance bullet typically weighs around 36 grains. This retained weight is still sufficient to ensure effective penetration and terminal ballistics.

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