Out of The Hood & Into The Woods!...NEW 9MM Hornady Backcountry Defense VS Underwood Hard Cast!

Published on March 16, 2025
Duration: 15:29

This video conducts a ballistic gel test comparing Hornady's 9mm 138gr Backcountry Defense and Underwood's 9mm 147gr Hard Cast Plus P ammunition. The test measures velocity, penetration, and projectile integrity. The presenter, an experienced shooter, highlights the performance characteristics of each round for potential dangerous game defense scenarios, emphasizing penetration and lack of expansion.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic gel test, Hornady's 9mm 138gr Backcountry Defense averaged 1171 ft/s, while Underwood's 9mm 147gr Hard Cast Plus P averaged 1124 ft/s. Both rounds achieved over 32 inches of penetration without expansion, demonstrating robust performance for their intended applications.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Test Setup
  2. 01:09Hornady Backcountry Defense 9mm 138gr DGH
  3. 02:36Underwood 9mm 147gr Hard Cast Plus P
  4. 04:09Velocity Testing: Hornady
  5. 05:45Velocity Testing: Underwood
  6. 07:08Ballistic Gel Test: Hornady vs Underwood
  7. 08:07Gel Test Results & Analysis
  8. 10:18Projectile Examination
  9. 12:03Projectile Measurements & Weight
  10. 12:38Conclusion & Dangerous Game Discussion
  11. 13:37Preferred Ammunition & Cost Comparison
  12. 14:06Escalation to Larger Calibers

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key design goals of Hornady's 9mm Backcountry Defense ammunition?

Hornady's 9mm 138gr Backcountry Defense, featuring the DGH projectile, is engineered for maximum penetration and no expansion. Its primary objectives are to prevent deflection and ensure the projectile remains intact for deep penetration through barriers.

How does Underwood's 9mm 147gr Hard Cast ammunition differ in its coating and claimed benefits?

Underwood's 9mm 147gr Hard Cast Plus P utilizes a proprietary black cherry coating. This coating is claimed to eliminate lead fouling and smoke, acting as a self-lubricating agent to prevent issues like gas cutting and gas rings.

What were the average velocities achieved by the Hornady and Underwood 9mm Plus P rounds in the test?

The Hornady 138gr Backcountry Defense averaged 1171 ft/s, while the Underwood 147gr Hard Cast Plus P averaged 1124 ft/s when fired from a 4.12-inch barrel Glock 17 Gen 4.

Did the tested 9mm Plus P ammunition expand in the ballistic gel test?

No, neither the Hornady Backcountry Defense nor the Underwood Hard Cast ammunition showed any expansion in the ballistic gel test. Both projectiles remained intact and undeformed, prioritizing penetration over expansion.

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