CABBAGE vs .22LR .22WMR .17HMR RIFLES

Published on September 5, 2022
Duration: 5:40

This video compares the terminal ballistics of .22 Long Rifle, .22 Magnum, and .17 HMR rifle cartridges fired into cabbage. The experiment demonstrates how different rimfire calibers perform upon impact with a denser medium than previous tests with watermelons and cantaloupes. The results highlight variations in penetration and projectile integrity across the tested calibers.

Quick Summary

Buckeye Ballistics tested .22LR, .22WMR, and .17HMR rifle rounds fired into cabbage to compare terminal ballistics. Standard loads were used: Aguila Super Extra HP (.22LR), 40gr Winchester SP HP (.22WMR), and 17gr ballistic tip (.17HMR). Cabbage proved a tougher medium than previous fruit tests, affecting projectile integrity and penetration.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Previous Tests
  2. 00:19Calibers Tested: .22LR, .22WMR, .17HMR
  3. 00:25.22LR Ammunition Details
  4. 00:58.22 Magnum Ammunition Details
  5. 01:30.17 HMR Ammunition Details
  6. 02:05.22LR Firing and Impact
  7. 02:40.22 Magnum Firing and Impact
  8. 03:06.17 HMR Firing and Impact
  9. 03:29.17 HMR Entrance and Exit Analysis
  10. 04:03Entry Hole Comparison
  11. 04:13Exit Hole Comparison
  12. 04:19Cabbage vs. Fruit Resilience
  13. 04:33Future Testing & Centerfire Potential
  14. 04:59Call to Action & Subscribe

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were compared in the cabbage ballistics test?

The video compares the terminal ballistics of three popular rimfire rifle cartridges: the .22 Long Rifle (.22LR), the .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (.22WMR), and the .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (.17HMR).

What type of ammunition was used for each caliber in the cabbage test?

For the .22LR, Aguila Super Extra hollow points were used. The .22 Magnum featured a standard 40-grain Winchester soft point hollow point. The .17 HMR utilized 17-grain ballistic tip ammunition.

How did cabbage compare to previous ballistic mediums like cantaloupe?

Cabbage proved to be a significantly tougher and more resilient medium than cantaloupe or watermelons. This difference in density affected projectile performance, with the .17 HMR achieving an exit wound in cabbage, unlike in cantaloupe.

What are the implications of using cabbage for ballistics testing?

The presenter suggests that cabbage's resilience makes it a suitable medium for testing centerfire cartridges, and potentially even shotgun slugs and rifle rounds, to observe their terminal ballistics more effectively than with softer fruits.

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