Multi Purpose Rifle: CORBON's 77gr MPR (TMK) .223 Gel Test

Published on August 24, 2018
Duration: 4:46

This video details a gel test of Corbon's 77gr MPR (.223 Remington) ammunition, likely utilizing a TMK projectile. The test, conducted from a 10.5-inch AR upper, reveals excellent terminal performance characterized by rapid expansion, significant fragmentation, and a substantial temporary stretch cavity. While not ideal for barrier penetration, it excels in tissue destruction.

Quick Summary

Corbon's 77gr MPR (.223 Rem) ammunition, likely featuring a TMK projectile, demonstrated exceptional terminal performance in a gel test. It achieved rapid expansion, significant fragmentation, and a large temporary stretch cavity with 14.5 inches of penetration, making it highly effective for tissue destruction.

Chapters

  1. 00:02Introduction: Corbon 77gr MPR .223 Gel Test
  2. 00:07Ammunition Overview: Corbon 77gr MPR
  3. 00:14Intended Use: Multi-Purpose Rifle Load
  4. 00:28Projectile Identification: 77gr TMK
  5. 00:51Test Setup: 10.5-inch ARFCOM Upper
  6. 01:16Gel Test Results: Expansion and Cavity
  7. 01:36Fragmentation Analysis
  8. 01:38Total Penetration Measurement
  9. 02:04Bullet Condition and Weight Retention
  10. 02:15Performance Summary: Textbook Perfect
  11. 02:21Penetration Depth Analysis
  12. 02:31Temporary Stretch Cavity and Fragmentation
  13. 03:05Overall Terminal Performance Assessment
  14. 03:13Limitations: Barrier Blindness
  15. 03:29Ideal Use Case: Tissue Destruction
  16. 03:45Conclusion: Best in Pure Terminal Performance
  17. 03:54Viewer Engagement and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Corbon's 77gr MPR ammunition designed for?

Corbon's 77gr MPR ammunition is designed as a multi-purpose rifle load, intended for a variety of applications including home defense, match shooting, and hunting. Its terminal ballistics are optimized for tissue destruction.

What projectile type is likely used in Corbon's 77gr MPR?

Based on visual cues and common industry practices, the projectile in Corbon's 77gr MPR is believed to be a 77-grain TMK (Tipped Match King) projectile, known for its performance characteristics.

How did Corbon's 77gr MPR perform in the gel test?

The Corbon 77gr MPR demonstrated excellent terminal performance, with rapid expansion, significant fragmentation, and a large temporary stretch cavity. Penetration was measured at 14.5 inches, with about half the projectile weight retained as fragments.

Is Corbon's 77gr MPR suitable for home defense?

While it offers excellent tissue destruction, Corbon's 77gr MPR is not ideal for home defense if barrier blindness is a primary concern, as it is not designed to penetrate multiple barriers effectively. It excels when tissue destruction is the main goal.

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