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Originally Posted By smaddox:
With all the sbr and pistol builds in consideration, I would like the omnibus short barrel defense round shoot off. I am talking all the TSX, gold dot, hornady sbr, mk262, etc put to the test in bare gel and through light to medium barrier. I know typical pistol barrels for 5.56 are 7-1/2", but could we go shorter to simulate some range? Anyone make a 4-1/2 or 5" 5.56 barreled upper? |
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Originally Posted By John_Lenin: I'd pitch in for some testing here, either cash/paypal, send you a short upper, send you ammo, pitch in for gel, you get the picture. You do a good breakdown, short and to the point, and I like the videos and want to see more short barreled stuff. I know typical pistol barrels for 5.56 are 7-1/2", but could we go shorter to simulate some range? Anyone make a 4-1/2 or 5" 5.56 barreled upper? |
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What was the last pinned (in GD) test done? I can't find it for my son to watch. ETA: Never mind. |
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@bluefalcon have you tested 70gr barnes tsx 5.56? If not if I sent you a box would it be possible to get a video on the ammo?
Also saw 78gr barnes tsx on midway (unloaded projectiles) might grab a box whenever they're in stock and see what I can come up with for a load. Unless they're meant for something other than 5.56. Maybe barnes entry into the 224valkyrie game? |
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Originally Posted By SurtrsFire:
@bluefalcon have you tested 70gr barnes tsx 5.56? If not if I sent you a box would it be possible to get a video on the ammo? Also saw 78gr barnes tsx on midway (unloaded projectiles) might grab a box whenever they're in stock and see what I can come up with for a load. Unless they're meant for something other than 5.56. Maybe barnes entry into the 224valkyrie game? |
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Originally Posted By bluefalcon:
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So have you tested this manufactures ammo:
5.56mm 62 Grain Green Tip FMJ M855 IMI Ammo Made by Israel Military Industries I'm interested in the performance of the 62 grain green tip They all so manufacture a 5.56mm 55 Grain FMJ M193 IMI. If you all ready test 62 grain, Can you link me to the video? Thanks for your time! PITA45 
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Originally Posted By pita45:
So have you tested this manufactures ammo: 5.56mm 62 Grain Green Tip FMJ M855 IMI Ammo Made by Israel Military Industries I'm interested in the performance of the 62 grain green tip They all so manufacture a 5.56mm 55 Grain FMJ M193 IMI. If you all ready test 62 grain, Can you link me to the video? Thanks for your time! PITA45  Failed To Load Title |
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| Tacked in GD for today and added to beginning of this thread. Yes, it did quite well and I wish I had thought of that comparison when I shot the video. The penetration of the base wasn't quite what we've seen from Mk 318 but overall terminal performance is generally similar. |
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I would like to see Hornady 55 gr V-Max as that is what I keep in my AR15 & LCAAP M118.
As for the 55 gr V-Max I know what you say about varmint loads but I live in a neighborhood with houses in all but one direction. In that direction there is a school across the street. My thinking is that should I graze of even miss I don't want rounds exiting my house at full power. However, that is just what I have and I am always considering my SD ammo choices. |
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9mm, top three carry options in heavy for caliber, 147gr projectiles.
.40 S&W top three, 180gr. .45 acp, top three , 230gr All from the same length barrel, preferably 5", but 4.25" work. So many carry the 1911 5", so that would be good to do if you have 5" 9mm and .40SW as well. Then do the 4.25" or 4.0", even go to 3" if you have them all. I've looked all over and cannot find a gel test with all three with the same ammo, from the same barrel length on the same day. All you'll find is cement, wood, or pork, and while the pork ribs are good to see, you can't compare wound channels like you can in gel because they aren't clear and clean. Ammo would be Gold Dot, Ranger T, HST, bare, and with 4 layers of denim. |
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Originally Posted By pavlovwolf:
9mm, top three carry options in heavy for caliber, 147gr projectiles. .40 S&W top three, 180gr. .45 acp, top three , 230gr All from the same length barrel, preferably 5", but 4.25" work. So many carry the 1911 5", so that would be good to do if you have 5" 9mm and .40SW as well. Then do the 4.25" or 4.0", even go to 3" if you have them all. I've looked all over and cannot find a gel test with all three with the same ammo, from the same barrel length on the same day. All you'll find is cement, wood, or pork, and while the pork ribs are good to see, you can't compare wound channels like you can in gel because they aren't clear and clean. Ammo would be Gold Dot, Ranger T, HST, bare, and with 4 layers of denim. |
Originally Posted By Det0nate: It takes a special kind of retard to argue the wrong side of second grade spelling.
What made you pick that particular quote for your sig-line?
--Swindle1984
What made you pick that particular quote for your sig-line?
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Originally Posted By swampvol:
His test videos are still being posted by the site, and i'm sure he lurks. Guess there's still hope for the Hornady 73gr .223 Critical Defense test afterall. 
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Originally Posted By Little_Scrapper:
I would like to see Hornady 55 gr V-Max as that is what I keep in my AR15 & LCAAP M118. As for the 55 gr V-Max I know what you say about varmint loads but I live in a neighborhood with houses in all but one direction. In that direction there is a school across the street. My thinking is that should I graze of even miss I don't want rounds exiting my house at full power. However, that is just what I have and I am always considering my SD ammo choices. |
Where ya get all dem fish at?
What fish?
What dey hittin on?
What?
What fish?
What dey hittin on?
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9mm, top three carry options in heavy for caliber, 147gr projectiles.
.40 S&W top three, 180gr. .45 acp, top three , 230gr All from the same length barrel, preferably 5", but 4.25" work. So many carry the 1911 5", so that would be good to do if you have 5" 9mm and .40SW as well. Then do the 4.25" or 4.0", even go to 3" if you have them all. I've looked all over and cannot find a gel test with all three with the same ammo, from the same barrel length on the same day. All you'll find is cement, wood, or pork, and while the pork ribs are good to see, you can't compare wound channels like you can in gel because they aren't clear and clean. Ammo would be Gold Dot, Ranger T, HST, bare, and with 4 layers of denim. |
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Originally Posted By Variable556:
Yeah, still locked. I’m wondering if we’ll ever see the 6.5 Grendel Wolf steel case ammo test. I sent him the ammo, and I think he did the test, but it never got posted up. 
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Originally Posted By Stylz:
We have a large queue of tests lined up. If you sent Andrew some ammo, it's likely in the list. If you don't already, subscribe to our YouTube channel for all the latest tests. If anyone needs to get in touch with Andrew you can reach him [email protected] |
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Originally Posted By Happy2shoot: Is this over now? I know the guy doing these tests was banned from this site - however, he did continue doing a few of these tests after his banishment though. |
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