How Bad Is Extremely Old Ammo?

This video demonstrates the penetration capabilities of various common firearm calibers through stacked porcelain tiles. It provides a visual comparison of how different rounds, from a .22 LR up to a .50 BMG, interact with this material, highlighting the significant differences in stopping power and projectile energy.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a 1kg rubber mallet against various calibers of ammunition, from .22 LR to .308 Winchester. The mallet demonstrates significant resistance, absorbing or deflecting most rounds, but is ultimately penetrated by the .308. The test highlights the surprising durability of the rubber mallet against firearm projectiles.

This video provides expert guidance on stockpiling ammunition, emphasizing pattern recognition of market shortages rather than panic buying. It details seven calibers that consistently become scarce, offering specific recommendations for reserve quantities for each, distinguishing between training and defensive loads. The advice is presented from the perspective of a firearms instructor focused on practical preparedness.

This video from Line45, hosted by Ted, outlines seven critical ammunition calibers Americans should stockpile to prepare for potential ammo shortages, referencing patterns seen in 2020 and anticipating a 2026 crunch. Ted emphasizes the importance of having sufficient defensive and training ammunition for various firearms, detailing why specific calibers disappear first during panic buying and the factors influencing supply chain disruptions. The advice is geared towards intermediate shooters and gun owners concerned with preparedness.

This video provides a strategic guide to stockpiling essential ammunition calibers before potential shortages. The presenter, Ted from Line 45, emphasizes identifying calibers that historically vanish first during crises, such as .22 LR for training and small game, 9mm for its widespread use in handguns, .223/5.56 for AR platforms, 12-gauge slugs and buckshot for home defense, 7.62x39 for AK-pattern rifles, and .308/7.62 NATO for precision and battle rifles. The advice focuses on maintaining sufficient reserves for training, defense, and hunting, acknowledging the impact of supply chain disruptions, import restrictions, and increased demand from various sectors like law enforcement and military.

This video provides a comprehensive comparison of the 6mm ARC and 5.56x45mm NATO cartridges, focusing on their performance in various shooting scenarios. It details recoil differences, terminal ballistics through ballistic gel and pork shoulders, and long-range accuracy out to 1000 yards. The content also touches on the emerging role of 6mm ARC in special operations and its practicality for civilian use, contrasting it with the established dominance of 5.56.

This video provides an expert-level comparison between the .44 Magnum and .50 Action Express calibers, featuring a Magnum Research Desert Eagle and a Ruger Super Redhawk. The host, demonstrating high authority, conducts a series of tests including penetration through lumber, steel, sand, and concrete, followed by ballistic gel testing with hollow-point rounds. The analysis highlights differences in muzzle energy, penetration, and wound channel, ultimately questioning the cost-to-performance ratio of the .50 AE.

This video provides an objective comparison of 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP calibers through a series of rigorous tests including lumber, sand, concrete, and ballistics gel. The host, leveraging specialized equipment like a Garmin Xero C1 Pro chronograph and digital calipers, presents data on velocity, penetration, and expansion. While .40 S&W showed competitive performance in some tests, the analysis concludes with a preference for 9mm due to its higher capacity and lower recoil, highlighting the importance of practical considerations beyond raw ballistics.

This video provides an in-depth, experimental comparison between .223 Remington and 5.56x45mm NATO cartridges, utilizing a chronograph and various barrier materials. The host, demonstrating high expertise through empirical testing, reveals significant performance differences, particularly in barrier penetration, with 5.56x45mm NATO generally outperforming .223 Remington.

This video from Banana Ballistics explores the surprising lethality of "less lethal" shotgun ammunition. Through rigorous testing with ballistic gel and plywood, the host demonstrates that rounds like bean bags and high-velocity .410 rubber buckshot can cause significant damage, challenging the common perception of these rounds as entirely non-lethal. The testing highlights the importance of understanding ammunition performance beyond its intended classification.