I appreciate the information gleaned from this test. However, one thing I didn't hear you say was how far away from the gel blocks you were. I watched the video twice, if you said, I missed it both times.
@@professorpewpuew thanks for the prompt reply. Good to know. Since Federal says they got that 1,070 fps "through 2-inch barrel handguns," I think your test with the Bond Arms Stinger is perfectly legit. Your average fps of1,125 even exceeds stated velocity. FWIW, I'm a Bond Arms fan. I don't have a Stinger or a barrel for .22lr, but I've got their Grizzly Bear model (Rough series) with barrels chambered in both .45 Colt/.410 bore and 9mm. I'm interested in your test results with the Punch for application in my Ruger Wrangler revolvers (standard model and Birdshead), 4.62" and 3.75" barrels, respectively.
The only way they cause good damage is if they yaw/tumble, which is also what keeps them from over-penetrating. As you discovered, that doesn't happen every shot. That's why I still prefer Supermaximums/Stingers or Interceptors/Velocitors. On a side note, it was neat to see one of my Punch videos recommended right under this one lol.
I wouldn't be surprised. I think you and @GunSam have the Punch monopoly. I only had this footage because I did the test for still photography. I really need to give the Supermaximums a shot. I used to shoot coyotes with them using Mossberg Plinkster. You catch the bullet on the other side of the fur everytime.
@@professorpewpuewPost away brother- we both watched it and so did many others. People like seeing the same ammo gel tested from different firearms and watching multiple tests to look for consistancy or inconsistancy in performance. Personally I like that you fire several shots in your tests, which allows you to capture inconsistancy if it exists as you did here. The only reason I knew they were inconsistant in tumbling is because I tested them in 3 different videos. That said, they do tumble 75% of the time or more...
Aguila makes good ammo. I always get a nice fireball when I use their .380 FMJ from the Bersa Thunder. Makes me wonder if it would be a high velocity round from a lock breech design or a longer barrel .380 like the Grand Power CP380
Looks like Federal is using a harder alloy for the bullet to prevent deformation. Good choice. Now, test these in a revolver and see how much the velocity loss impacts penetration.
You would think so? But I could dent them with a fingernail. They might be slightly harder, but I would still call it soft lead. The nickel wash might help?
@@professorpewpuew I don't understand why Federal wouldn't use a harder alloy, consider what bullets that are already prone to not penetrating straight in soft tissue and often curve will do when they hit bone like the ribs or sternum, they'll bounce off and go everywhere but the vitals.
