Clear Ballistics Gel VS Water Jugs | 9mm and 308!

Published on December 14, 2024
Duration: 9:09

This video compares the ballistic performance of 9mm and .308 Winchester ammunition when fired into Clear Ballistics Gel versus water jugs. The presenter found surprisingly similar results in terms of bullet expansion and penetration between the two mediums, suggesting water jugs can offer a reasonable approximation for testing without specialized gel. The experiment highlights how different ammunition types react upon impact.

Quick Summary

Water jugs can serve as a practical alternative to Clear Ballistics Gel for ballistic testing, showing surprisingly similar results in bullet expansion and penetration. A 9mm HST +P penetrated over 12 inches, while a .308 Soft Point exceeded 18 inches in both mediums.

Chapters

  1. 00:35Introduction: Gel vs. Water Jugs
  2. 01:06Test Ammunition: 9mm HST +P & .308 Soft Point
  3. 01:509mm Test: Clear Ballistics Gel
  4. 02:369mm Test: Water Jugs
  5. 04:199mm Bullet Comparison: Gel vs. Water
  6. 05:06.308 Test: Clear Ballistics Gel
  7. 05:44.308 Test: Water Jugs
  8. 06:51.308 Bullet Comparison: Gel vs. Water
  9. 07:24Overall Performance Comparison & Conclusion
  10. 08:20Sponsor: Target Sports USA
  11. 08:44Sponsor: Veteran Holsters

Frequently Asked Questions

Can water jugs be used to test ammunition performance instead of Clear Ballistics Gel?

Yes, the video demonstrates that water jugs provide a surprisingly similar ballistic performance to Clear Ballistics Gel in terms of bullet expansion and penetration. This makes them a viable and accessible alternative for testing how ammunition will react upon impact.

How did 9mm ammunition perform in Clear Ballistics Gel versus water jugs?

A 124-grain HST +P 9mm round penetrated just over 12.25 inches in gel and went through approximately 12 inches of water jugs, entering a third. Bullet expansion was slightly more pronounced in the water jugs.

What were the results for .308 Winchester ammunition in the ballistic tests?

A 150-grain Federal Soft Point .308 round penetrated over 18.25 inches in gel and impacted a fourth jug after passing through three in the water test. Expansion was good in both mediums, with minimal fragmentation.

Is there a significant difference in bullet expansion between gel and water jugs?

While the video suggests slightly more expansion in water jugs, indicated by a shallower dish in the bullet's center, the difference was not significant enough to drastically alter performance. The results were considered very similar.

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