Extreme Defender VS Jacketed Hollow Point | Ballistic Chickens!!! | 357 Sig Underwood Ammunition

Published on October 5, 2024
Duration: 10:15

This video compares the terminal ballistics of Underwood's 357 Sig Extreme Defender and a traditional jacketed hollow point (JHP) using a ballistic gelatin test with prepared chickens. The Extreme Defender demonstrated greater penetration, while the JHP showed more energy dump and expansion. The test methodology involves shooting through two chickens and into a gelatin block from both frontal and sideways orientations to evaluate projectile performance.

Quick Summary

Underwood's 357 Sig Extreme Defender (90gr) offers superior penetration compared to a traditional 125gr jacketed hollow point, which exhibits more expansion and energy dump. The Extreme Defender utilizes high velocity for hydraulic expansion, performing well even when encountering bone in ballistic tests.

Chapters

  1. 00:46Introduction to Ballistic Chicken Test
  2. 01:00Extreme Defender vs. Jacketed Hollow Point Comparison
  3. 01:15Extreme Defender Design and Velocity Reliance
  4. 01:47Ballistic Chicken Test Setup Explained
  5. 02:33Extreme Defender Test Results (Frontal Shot)
  6. 03:44Extreme Defender Test Results (Sideways Shot)
  7. 05:20Traditional Jacketed Hollow Point Test Setup
  8. 06:28Jacketed Hollow Point Test Results (Frontal Shot)
  9. 07:29Jacketed Hollow Point Test Results (Sideways Shot)
  10. 09:13Final Comparison and Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Underwood's 357 Sig Extreme Defender and a traditional jacketed hollow point?

The Underwood 357 Sig Extreme Defender (90gr) demonstrated greater penetration in ballistic tests, while a traditional 125gr jacketed hollow point showed more expansion and energy dump. The Extreme Defender relies on high velocity for its hydraulic expansion design.

How does the 357 Sig Extreme Defender perform against bone?

In a ballistic chicken test, the 357 Sig Extreme Defender showed robust performance when fired sideways, achieving significant penetration into ballistic gelatin even after encountering bone, indicating its effectiveness in varied tissue densities.

What is the ballistic chicken test methodology used in this video?

The test involves lining up two chickens filled with ballistic gelatin, followed by a ballistic gelatin block. Projectiles are fired from different angles to assess penetration, expansion, and terminal effects in a simulated multi-layered tissue environment.

Which 357 Sig ammunition type is better for self-defense based on this test?

The choice between Underwood's Extreme Defender and a traditional JHP depends on priorities. The Extreme Defender offers deeper penetration, while the JHP provides more energy dump and expansion. Both are presented as effective options with different performance characteristics.

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