450 Bushmaster VS 30-06 Ballistic Chicken Test!!!

Published on May 4, 2024
Duration: 7:14

This video compares the terminal ballistics of the 450 Bushmaster and 30-06 Springfield using a ballistic chicken test. The 450 Bushmaster, with a heavier 250-grain bullet, demonstrated significant fragmentation and widespread tissue damage, with large pieces of the projectile and chicken found at considerable distances. The 30-06 Springfield, using a 180-grain bullet, showed good penetration and devastation, passing completely through the ballistic gel after the chicken, indicating a more focused wound channel.

Quick Summary

The 450 Bushmaster and 30-06 Springfield were compared in a ballistic chicken test using similar energy levels. The 450 Bushmaster (250gr) showed extreme fragmentation, while the 30-06 (180gr) demonstrated good penetration and a focused wound channel, highlighting differences in achieving terminal ballistics through mass versus velocity.

Chapters

  1. 00:41Introduction: 450 Bushmaster vs 30-06
  2. 01:12Bullet Comparison: Hornady Interlock
  3. 01:40450 Bushmaster Setup and Test
  4. 02:34450 Bushmaster Results Analysis
  5. 04:1930-06 Springfield Setup and Test
  6. 05:5330-06 Springfield Results Analysis
  7. 06:39Caliber Comparison: Energy vs. Mass

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the 450 Bushmaster perform in a ballistic chicken test?

The 450 Bushmaster, using a 250-grain Hornady Interlock bullet, exhibited significant fragmentation and widespread tissue damage. Large pieces of the bullet and chicken were found scattered, indicating a highly destructive terminal effect at close range.

What were the results of the 30-06 Springfield in the ballistic chicken test?

The 30-06 Springfield, with a 180-grain Hornady Interlock bullet, demonstrated good penetration and devastation. It passed completely through the ballistic gel after the chicken, suggesting a more focused wound channel and effective energy transfer.

What was the key difference in terminal ballistics between the 450 Bushmaster and 30-06 Springfield in this test?

The primary difference was how they achieved terminal energy. The 450 Bushmaster relied on mass (heavier bullet, slower speed) resulting in fragmentation, while the 30-06 relied on velocity (lighter bullet, faster speed) for penetration and a more focused wound channel.

Were the 450 Bushmaster and 30-06 Springfield loads comparable in energy?

Yes, the video states that the specific loads used for the 450 Bushmaster and 30-06 Springfield were within approximately five foot-pounds of energy from each other based on three-shot averages.

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