Rimfire Rifles Gel Test .22LR .22WMR /.22MAG .17HMR

The SIG SAUER ROSE P322 is presented as an ideal training pistol chambered in .22LR. It's designed for fun and skill development, emphasizing safe dry-fire capability with an included chamber safety flag. The low recoil allows new and experienced shooters to focus on fundamental techniques like grip, sight alignment, and trigger control, leading to increased confidence and accuracy.

This video from God Family and Guns provides an expert-level breakdown of why the .22LR caliber is the top investment for budget-conscious firearm owners. The instructor, Jorge, emphasizes its low recoil, affordability, accuracy, and versatility for defense, training, and hunting. He highlights how .22LR can help new shooters avoid developing a flinch, making them more accurate with any caliber.

This video provides a ballistic gel test comparing CCI and Federal 22LR shotshell ammunition. The test reveals that both brands offer very limited penetration, with most shot pellets penetrating less than 2 inches in bare ballistic gelatin. The CCI brand showed slightly better penetration than the Federal. The instructor notes these rounds are not suitable for hunting small game like squirrels and are best suited for pest control of insects or very small vermin at close range.

This video demonstrates an experiment to determine if a bullet can split a playing card. Using a Taurus TX22 pistol chambered in .22LR, the presenter attempts to hit a card. After several misses and near misses, a successful shot is achieved, splitting the card. The experiment highlights the importance of accuracy and the potential capabilities of smaller caliber firearms.

This video tests the bulletproof capabilities of Oobleck, a non-Newtonian fluid, against various calibers. While Bird Shot and .22LR showed some resistance, higher calibers like 9mm and .308 Winchester penetrated the Oobleck. The experiment highlights the fluid's unique properties of hardening under impact but flowing when pressure is released.

This video compares the terminal ballistics of a .22LR subsonic hollow point round against a specialized exploding pellet from an airgun. Both were tested for penetration and cavitation in a clay block. The .22LR demonstrated significant expansion, while the exploding pellet showed impressive internal cavity creation due to its explosive charge.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides a practical, albeit unconventional, comparison of five common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) by shooting watermelons. The expert demonstrates varying levels of terminal performance, from the .22LR's significant splitting to the .45 ACP's complete watermelon fragmentation, highlighting the differences in hydraulic shock and expansion. The test utilizes specific hollow-point ammunition, including Speer Gold Dot, Aguila Super Maximum, and Underwood XTP, showcasing their effects.

This video provides a practical, safety-conscious comparison of common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) against concrete blocks. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, details the testing methodology and results, emphasizing the risks of ricochet. None of the tested pistol calibers fully penetrated the concrete block's second wall, suggesting their limitations for certain penetration scenarios.

This review of the Taurus TX22 .22 LR pistol details its features, including a 16+1 capacity and excellent trigger. While initial testing with CCI Mini-Mags was flawless, subsequent tests with various ammunition types revealed cycling issues and culminated in a catastrophic failure. The failure was attributed to a squib load followed by a second shot, causing a barrel bulge and ruptured casing, highlighting potential ammunition inconsistencies. The review provides a detailed look at disassembly and damage assessment.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides an experimental comparison of three popular rimfire calibers: .22LR, .22WMR, and .17HMR, using cantaloupes as ballistic mediums. The host, an experienced shooter, demonstrates the distinct terminal ballistics of each round, highlighting how bullet construction and velocity affect target interaction. The comparison offers practical insights into the performance differences between these rimfire cartridges on soft tissue simulants.