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Published on June 4, 2025
Duration: 8:02

This video compares the terminal ballistics of a high-velocity .22 caliber slug versus a larger, slower .30 caliber slug using a block of clay as a medium. The .22 caliber slug achieved significantly higher velocities (around 1200 fps) with a 21-grain H&N slug, causing fragmentation. The .30 caliber slug, fired at approximately 846 fps with a 49.5-grain projectile, exhibited significant mushrooming and less fragmentation, resulting in a wider but shallower wound channel. While the clay test results were comparable, the instructor suggests the higher velocity of the .22 caliber may induce more shock, while the larger .30 caliber projectile creates a larger wound. The video highlights the trade-offs between speed and projectile mass in terminal ballistics.

Quick Summary

In an airgun ballistics test, a .22 caliber Edgun achieved 1200 fps with a 21-grain slug, causing fragmentation. A .30 caliber Edgun fired a 49.5-grain slug at 846 fps, resulting in significant mushrooming and a wider wound channel, with both slugs penetrating 4.5 inches into a clay block.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Speed vs. Size
  2. 00:01Edgun .22 Caliber Setup and Tuning
  3. 00:32.22 Caliber Max Velocity Test
  4. 01:25.22 Caliber Slug Details (21 grain H&N)
  5. 01:31Edgun .30 Caliber Setup and Initial Shots
  6. 01:50.30 Caliber Slug Details (49.5 grain)
  7. 02:09Clay Block Test: Speed vs. Size
  8. 02:11Test 1: .22 Caliber Velocity Impact
  9. 02:48Test 2: .30 Caliber Size Impact
  10. 03:33Examining the .30 Caliber Entrance Wound
  11. 03:50Cutting Open the Clay for .30 Caliber Analysis
  12. 04:06Inside the .30 Caliber Wound Channel
  13. 04:22Recovered .30 Caliber Slug Analysis
  14. 04:36.30 Caliber Wound Channel Measurements
  15. 05:00Comparing .30 Caliber Entrance to .22 Caliber
  16. 05:14Splitting the .30 Caliber Wound Channel
  17. 05:51.30 Caliber Wound Cavity and Penetration Measurements
  18. 06:30Recovering and Analyzing the .30 Caliber Slug
  19. 06:54Comparison: .22 Caliber Fragmentation vs. .30 Caliber Expansion
  20. 07:03Summary of .30 Caliber vs. .22 Caliber Effects
  21. 07:17Shock vs. Wound Channel Discussion
  22. 07:29Viewer Engagement: What is More Devastating?
  23. 07:34Final Comparison of Results
  24. 07:49Outro and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum velocity achieved by the .22 caliber Edgun in this test?

In this test, the .22 caliber Edgun, when tuned to maximum power and using a 21-grain H&N slug, achieved a muzzle velocity of approximately 1200 feet per second. This high velocity was noted to cause a significant supersonic crack upon impact.

How did the .30 caliber slug perform in terms of expansion and penetration?

The .30 caliber slug, fired at around 846 fps with a 49.5-grain projectile, exhibited significant mushrooming. It expanded to about 2.5 inches wide and achieved a penetration depth of 4.5 inches into the clay block, similar to the .22 caliber slug.

What is the difference in terminal ballistics between a high-velocity .22 caliber slug and a larger .30 caliber slug?

The .22 caliber slug's high velocity (1200 fps) caused fragmentation, while the slower .30 caliber slug (846 fps) mushroomed extensively. While penetration was similar in clay, the .30 caliber created a wider wound channel, and the .22 caliber's speed may induce more shock.

What specific airgun setup was used for the speed vs. size comparison?

The test utilized two Edgun setups with maximum tuning. One featured a .22 caliber barrel with a 21-grain H&N slug, achieving high velocity. The other had a .30 caliber barrel with a 49.5-grain slug, focusing on projectile size and mass.

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