Pumpkin Massacre with "Coch" and Dorr

Published on October 27, 2023
Duration: 13:09

This video demonstrates a "Pumpkin Massacre" ballistic test comparing the terminal effects of various handgun and rifle calibers. Instructors Doran and Coach from Tactical Hyve pit 5.7x28mm against 9mm Luger, 22 TCM against 5.7x28mm, and 5.56x45mm NATO against 300 Blackout, all fired from short-barreled platforms into water-filled, corked pumpkins to assess damage and mess. The results highlight differences in projectile mass, velocity, and energy transfer.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic test, 9mm Luger (124gr) showed greater damage potential than 5.7x28mm (27gr) due to projectile mass. The 22 TCM 9R (39gr) effectively dumped energy internally. From short barrels, 5.56x45mm NATO (55gr) caused more fragmentation than 300 Blackout (147gr).

Chapters

  1. 00:08Intro: Pumpkin Massacre 2023
  2. 00:39Test 1: 5.7 vs 9mm Calibers
  3. 01:339mm vs 5.7x28mm Test Setup
  4. 02:469mm vs 5.7x28mm Results
  5. 03:56Test 2: 5.7 vs 22 TCM Calibers
  6. 04:3222 TCM 9R vs 5.7x28mm Test Setup
  7. 05:2722 TCM 9R vs 5.7x28mm Results
  8. 07:18Test 3: 5.56 vs 300 Blackout
  9. 07:385.56 vs 300 Blackout Test Setup
  10. 09:085.56 vs 300 Blackout Firing
  11. 09:305.56 vs 300 Blackout Results
  12. 11:50Conclusion & Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested in the Pumpkin Massacre?

The "Pumpkin Massacre" ballistic test featured comparisons between 5.7x28mm and 9mm Luger, 22 TCM and 5.7x28mm, and 5.56x45mm NATO against 300 Blackout. All were fired from short-barreled platforms.

How did 9mm Luger and 5.7x28mm compare in the pumpkin test?

The 9mm Luger (124gr) created a larger exit wound than the 5.7x28mm (27gr), indicating greater mass transfer. While the 5.7 was faster, the 9mm's heavier projectile seemed to cause more overall damage to the water-filled pumpkin.

What was the performance difference between 5.56 and 300 Blackout in short barrels?

From 10-inch barrels, the 5.56x45mm NATO (55gr) caused more catastrophic fragmentation and dispersal of the pumpkin, acting like a 'laser cutter.' The 300 Blackout (147gr supersonic) tended to split the pumpkin more cleanly.

What is the 22 TCM cartridge?

The 22 TCM is a bottlenecked, mini-rifle cartridge for pistols, comparable to 5.7x28mm. It can be loaded into 9mm magazines with a specific barrel conversion kit, like the Arms Core 22 TCM 9R.

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