Check out the penetration from this crazy round 😳

Published on August 29, 2025
Duration: 1:00

This video demonstrates the terminal ballistics of a 725-grain projectile designed for fragmentation. The projectile successfully fragmented upon impact with three gel blocks, with its 'petals' detaching as intended. One fragment even exited the final gel block, showcasing significant penetration and energy transfer.

Quick Summary

A 725-grain projectile was tested for terminal ballistics in three stacked ballistics gel blocks. This fragmentation round successfully broke apart upon impact, with its 'petals' detaching as designed. One fragment even exited the final gel block, demonstrating significant penetration and energy transfer.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Gel Block Setup
  2. 00:04Projectile Weight and Test Spec
  3. 00:14Impact and Initial Observation
  4. 00:17Fragmentation Analysis
  5. 00:21Fragmentation Round Characteristics
  6. 00:31Observed Fragmentation Pattern
  7. 00:35Projectile Exit from Gel Block
  8. 00:42Post-Impact Analysis of Gel Block
  9. 00:45Fragmentation Slots
  10. 00:49Fragmentation Mechanism
  11. 00:52Fragmented Pedal Observation
  12. 00:58Remaining Projectile Components

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the weight of the projectile tested in the video?

The projectile tested in the video weighed 725 grains. It was fired into three stacked ballistics gel blocks to observe its terminal performance.

What is a fragmentation round?

A fragmentation round is a type of ammunition designed to break apart upon impact. This creates multiple wound channels and increases the projectile's effectiveness by dispersing energy.

How did the 725-grain projectile perform in the gel test?

The 725-grain projectile performed as a fragmentation round, with its 'petals' detaching upon impact with the ballistics gel. One fragment even exited the final gel block, demonstrating significant penetration.

What is the observed mechanism for fragmentation in this projectile?

The video suggests a plunger mechanism initiates the fragmentation. When the projectile hits a target, the plunger likely moves forward, forcing the 'petals' of the projectile to open and detach.

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