Does It Even Stand a Chance? .22lr Federal Punch vs CCI Velocitor, Ballistic Gel Test!

Published on December 26, 2021
Duration: 10:52

This ballistic gel test compares the penetration and expansion of Federal Punch 29-grain and CCI Velocitor 40-grain .22 LR ammunition. The test, conducted with a Ruger 10/22 Charger, reveals Federal Punch significantly outperforms CCI Velocitor in penetration, reaching 19.5 inches compared to Velocitor's 11.5 inches. Velocitor exhibited expansion, while Punch did not, which is attributed to Punch's design for maximum penetration.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic gel test comparing Federal Punch and CCI Velocitor .22 LR, Federal Punch achieved superior penetration. The 29-grain Federal Punch penetrated 19.5 inches, while the 40-grain CCI Velocitor penetrated 11.5 inches. Federal Punch did not expand, prioritizing penetration, whereas Velocitor showed significant mushroom expansion.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Test Overview
  2. 00:10Equipment and Ammunition Setup
  3. 00:30Test Rationale and Expectations
  4. 01:34Federal Punch Velocity Test
  5. 02:22CCI Velocitor Velocity Test
  6. 03:12Federal Punch Gel Test
  7. 03:46CCI Velocitor Gel Test
  8. 04:11Ballistic Gel Analysis (Wound Channels)
  9. 05:08Penetration Outcome and No More Hollow Points
  10. 06:29Measured Penetration Depths
  11. 07:36Recovered Bullet Comparison
  12. 08:30Conclusion: Punch Reigns Supreme for Penetration
  13. 10:09Channel Promotion and Farewell

Frequently Asked Questions

Which .22 LR ammunition penetrates deeper: Federal Punch or CCI Velocitor?

In a ballistic gel test using a Ruger 10/22 Charger, Federal Punch 29-grain .22 LR demonstrated significantly deeper penetration, reaching 19.5 inches. CCI Velocitor 40-grain .22 LR penetrated only 11.5 inches.

Does Federal Punch .22 LR expand?

No, Federal Punch .22 LR ammunition is designed for maximum penetration and does not expand or deform upon impact with ballistic gel. This lack of expansion is crucial for its deep penetration capabilities.

What are the average velocities for Federal Punch and CCI Velocitor .22 LR from a 10-inch barrel?

From a 10-inch barrel, Federal Punch 29-grain .22 LR averaged 1419 fps. CCI Velocitor 40-grain .22 LR averaged 1270 fps, making the Federal Punch notably faster.

What is the key difference in performance between Federal Punch and CCI Velocitor .22 LR in terminal ballistics?

The primary difference is penetration versus expansion. Federal Punch prioritizes deep penetration with a non-expanding bullet, while CCI Velocitor expands upon impact, resulting in shallower penetration but a potentially wider wound channel initially.

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