How To Interpret Gel Tests

This video details a ballistics gel test of various .357 Magnum factory loads fired from a 3-inch Smith & Wesson 686 Plus. The instructor, with apparent experience in firearms testing, evaluates bullet performance based on penetration depth and expansion. The test includes Federal 158gr Hydro-Shok, Federal 158gr JHP, Speer 135gr Gold Dot, and Hornady 125gr Critical Defense FTX, providing insights into their terminal ballistics.

This video demonstrates the terminal ballistics of 338 ARC supersonic ammunition fired into a ballistic gel block. The test reveals a significant wound channel, with the bullet appearing to tumble and deviate, ultimately stopping within the gel. The performance is contrasted with a previous 300 Blackout supersonic shot that penetrated completely through the block.

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test comparing Winchester Silver Tip, Remington HTP, and Corbon ammunition in .38 Special and .357 Magnum calibers across 2-inch and 3-inch barrel lengths. The instructor meticulously documents muzzle velocities, penetration depths, expansion diameters, and retained weights, including tests through four layers of denim. The analysis highlights performance differences, recoil characteristics, and offers recommendations based on expansion and penetration metrics.

This video provides a detailed comparison between the 6.5 Creedmoor and the 6 Creedmoor cartridges, focusing on their effectiveness for hunting and competition. It highlights the 6 Creedmoor's efficiency with shorter barrels, lower recoil, and comparable terminal ballistics to the 6.5 Creedmoor for deer hunting. The content includes ballistics gel testing, accuracy demonstrations, and discussions on rifle configurations and ammunition choices.

This video tests Magtech 115gr OTM 300 Blackout ammunition in ballistic gelatin. The test reveals that at 300 Blackout velocities, OTM (Open Tip Match) bullets often perform similarly to FMJ (Full Metal Jacket) rounds, exhibiting yaw but lacking significant expansion or fragmentation. While still effective as a rifle round, it's not ideal for home defense or hunting compared to specialized loads.

This video demonstrates real-world long-range shooting scenarios, focusing on hunting applications and ballistic comparisons between various calibers like the 6.5 PRC, .22 Creedmoor, and .300 Norma Magnum. Instructor Dan Bertocchini emphasizes adapting shooting positions, utilizing support gear like tripods, and understanding the impact of wind and bullet characteristics on accuracy at extended distances. The content also includes simulated competition stages to showcase practical application of these techniques.

This video features a critique of a home defense AR-15 build by former Navy SEAL Jeff Gonzales. Key takeaways include the importance of a suppressor for indoor use, the critique of an overly complex sling, and recommendations for reliable optics. The discussion highlights the trade-offs of short-barreled rifles (SBRs) for home defense and emphasizes practical gear selection over complexity.

This guide details the tool-less field stripping process for the Beretta ARX-160, as demonstrated by a Beretta factory representative. It covers the quick-release barrel, stock, trigger group, and bolt assembly, emphasizing ease of maintenance. The representative highlights the rifle's modularity and ambidextrous features, noting its current military availability with future civilian plans.

This entry details the Fostech .50 Cal Drum Magazine, designed for Barrett M107 and 82A1 rifles, featuring a 20-round capacity and billet machined aluminum construction. It also touches upon the Fostech Rader .308 rifle. The information is presented with high technical focus from a manufacturer representative.

This video from ARFCOM News details a ballistic gel test of Remington's 158gr SJHP .357 Magnum ammunition fired from a 16-inch Rossi Model M92 carbine. The test highlights how carbine-length barrels significantly enhance .357 Magnum performance, achieving velocities comparable to some .300 Blackout loads and demonstrating substantial penetration and expansion in ballistic gel. The analysis touches on terminal ballistics theories and the unique behavior of high-velocity pistol rounds fired from rifles.