GUNTALK S3: Rimfires - Ep9, Pt3

Published on October 31, 2013
Duration: 4:39

This video explores the effectiveness of .22 Magnum and various .22 rimfire ammunition types for self-defense and general use. It features ballistics testing, including penetration tests on watermelons with .22 Magnum and velocity measurements of different .22 LR loads. The content highlights the significant velocity variations within the .22 rimfire family.

Quick Summary

Ballistics testing of .22 Magnum and .22 LR ammunition reveals significant performance differences. .22 Magnum shows strong penetration, while .22 LR loads range from 708 ft/s (CB) to 1724 ft/s (CCI Stinger), highlighting the variety available for different applications.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Intro: 22 Magnum Pistol & Self-Defense
  2. 00:13Winchester PDX1 22 Defender Ammunition
  3. 00:22Watermelon Penetration Test Setup
  4. 00:4822 Magnum Penetration Results
  5. 01:19Volume of Fire Test
  6. 01:55Understanding 22 Rimfire Ammunition Variety
  7. 02:30Testing 22 Short Ammunition
  8. 02:49Testing CB Cap Ammunition
  9. 03:16Testing Standard Velocity 22 LR
  10. 03:32Testing CCI Mini Mag
  11. 03:50Testing CCI Velocitor
  12. 04:03Testing CCI Stinger
  13. 04:24Conclusion: 22 Rimfire Velocity Range

Frequently Asked Questions

Is .22 Magnum effective for self-defense?

Testing with .22 Magnum ammunition, such as the Winchester PDX1 22 Defender, demonstrated significant penetration in watermelons. One test showed a large split and a hole without the bullet exiting, suggesting it can be effective for self-defense due to its penetration capabilities.

What are the different types of .22 rimfire ammunition?

The .22 rimfire family includes .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle. .22 Long Rifle further breaks down into standard velocity (often subsonic) and hypervelocity (faster than the speed of sound, around 1100 ft/s) loads, offering a wide range of performance characteristics.

What is the velocity range for .22 rimfire ammunition?

Tested .22 rimfire ammunition from the same rifle showed a significant velocity variation. For example, CB ammunition measured 708 ft/s, standard velocity .22 LR was 1198 ft/s, CCI Mini Mag was 1442 ft/s, and CCI Stinger reached 1724 ft/s.

Which .22 LR ammunition is the fastest?

In the tested ammunition, the CCI Stinger .22 LR round achieved the highest velocity at 1724 ft/s. This makes it the fastest .22 LR option among the loads examined in this video.

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