Did The Punch Just Get Sniped?! .22lr Federal Punch vs Aguila Sniper Subsonic Ballistic Gel Test!

Published on November 20, 2021
Duration: 10:20

This video conducts a ballistic gel test comparing Federal Punch .22LR ammunition against Aguila Sniper Subsonic .22LR. The test, performed using a Ruger 10/22 Charger with a 10-inch barrel, reveals significant differences in velocity and penetration. The Federal Punch consistently outperforms the Aguila Sniper Subsonic in terms of depth achieved in the ballistic gel.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic gel test comparing .22LR ammunition, the Federal Punch 29-grain round averaged 1465 fps and achieved approximately 15.5 inches of penetration. The Aguila Sniper Subsonic 60-grain round, fired from the same Ruger 10/22 Charger, averaged only 858 fps and penetrated between 9.5 to 11.1 inches, often tumbling without expansion.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:15Ammunition Overview: Federal Punch vs Aguila Sniper
  3. 01:17Firearm Platform: Ruger 10/22 Charger
  4. 01:52Federal Punch Velocity Test
  5. 02:35Aguila Sniper Subsonic Velocity Test
  6. 03:37Ballistic Gel Test: Federal Punch Shot
  7. 04:16Ballistic Gel Test: Aguila Sniper Shot 1
  8. 04:36Ballistic Gel Test: Aguila Sniper Shot 2
  9. 05:04Ballistic Gel Test: Aguila Sniper Shot 3
  10. 05:22Gel Test Results Analysis
  11. 06:46Penetration Depth Measurements
  12. 07:31Wound Channel Comparison
  13. 08:37Conclusion: Punch Dominates Sniper
  14. 09:17Viewer Engagement and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the average velocities of the Federal Punch and Aguila Sniper .22LR rounds?

The Federal Punch 29-grain .22LR averaged 1465 feet per second, while the Aguila Sniper Subsonic 60-grain .22LR averaged a much slower 858 feet per second when fired from a Ruger 10/22 Charger with a 10-inch barrel.

How did the penetration depths compare in the ballistic gel test?

The Federal Punch .22LR achieved approximately 15.5 inches of penetration in the ballistic gel, while the Aguila Sniper Subsonic .22LR rounds penetrated between 9.5 and 11.1 inches, with some exhibiting tumbling behavior.

Did the Aguila Sniper Subsonic .22LR rounds expand or deform in the gel?

No, the Aguila Sniper Subsonic 60-grain projectiles remained intact with no deformation or expansion observed in the ballistic gel, maintaining their solid lead form throughout the test.

What firearm was used for the .22LR ballistic gel testing?

The ballistic gel tests were conducted using a Ruger 10/22 Charger equipped with a 10-inch barrel, a platform chosen for its balance between handgun and rifle characteristics.

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