37 grain Winchester Silvertip 22 LR in the Ruger LCP II; chronograph and ballistic gel test shoot

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  • 37 grain Winchester Silvertip 22 LR in the 2.75" barrel Ruger LCP II; chronograph and ballistic gel test shoot

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  • @GunSam
    @GunSam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Very cool. I ran some in my Bobcat nearly a year ago but had so many issues in video production that I never published the video. I never got velocity reads, then in 4 layer denim and 10% Clear Ballistics (no MDF like normal) I got just 8" penetration and the bullet split in half, looked like it glanced off a brick or something, and that was it. Then I did a shot with the bologna pack and MDF into gel. In that shot I got like 6" in the gel after the pack and a traditional HP expansion of .342".

    • @GeographyCzar
      @GeographyCzar  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      These are optimized for a bit more barrel, probably even longer than the LCP II.

  • @andywilson8698
    @andywilson8698 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You deserve so many more subscribers!!! Thanks for all the test you do !

  • @karendunning5594
    @karendunning5594 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tried the first mag of Silvertips last night. Not a single round ejected or cycled, and this was after carefully polishing the feed ramp, cleaning and lubing the slide and action. Round-nosed Mini Mags and Golden Bullets seem to run ok.

  • @johnnycopper4381
    @johnnycopper4381 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for an excellent video.

  • @frankbrowning328
    @frankbrowning328 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Shows what happens when the petals do not deploy the same way each time,

  • @rob6850
    @rob6850 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pretty impressive results!

  • @UncleDanBand64
    @UncleDanBand64 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good velocity for such a short barrel and decent performance on the gel. The second one especially. I think I would probably just use Mini-Mag or Stingers. I might grab some Silver Tip to test on some Wild Hogs. I do like the fact that it dumps energy fast. Lots of time a HP or Solid 22 at low velocity will not expand and over penetrate. Good test though👍🇺🇸

  • @stevebutler8387
    @stevebutler8387 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely love my SR 22 but recently fell in love with my TX 22. Fits my large hand better and 17 rounds. Run the Silvertips

    • @GeographyCzar
      @GeographyCzar  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Silvertips do better than I expected. Planning more tests... I did acquire a couple longer barrel handguns for .22

  • @Valorius
    @Valorius 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If I was going to carry a 22LR pistol i'd carry Velocitor in it. Thanks for the tests, more data is good.

  • @tobylopez445
    @tobylopez445 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Finally, someone uses a T-shirt!!! hurray nice video.

  • @jakerogers6562
    @jakerogers6562 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for the test brother

  • @brianshuler6951
    @brianshuler6951 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Based on this test, this load had a 50% failure/sucess rate. That is pretty typical of Winchester .22 rimfire ammo. Winchester .22 typically has a high rate of failure to fire, failure to feed, failure to eject, failure to cycle the slide, and/or failure of the projectile to perform.

  • @Fudmottin
    @Fudmottin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Interesting. Those would definitely ruin your day. I wonder how a 38Spl wadcutter would compare in the same block as a good 22lr.

    • @Valorius
      @Valorius 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It would make a bigger deeper hole. Half as many bigger deeper holes. Whereas 380 flat nose would make more holes than the 38, identical in size to that of the 38 special.

    • @Fudmottin
      @Fudmottin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Valorius One thing I do not need is more holes!

    • @Valorius
      @Valorius 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Fudmottin :D

  • @noahcount7132
    @noahcount7132 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Based upon today's gel test, Dave, it appears to me that the .22 SilverTip would be more appropriate to feed a rifle that's used to dispatch small varmints than for EDC.

    • @GeographyCzar
      @GeographyCzar  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd like to try it out of a bit longer barrel. I'm not sure a full 16" rifle barrel would be necessary.

    • @TJtoho
      @TJtoho ปีที่แล้ว

      In my opinion the gold standard for personal defense in .22lr from a pistol is the Federal Punch (with superior penetration)

  • @jimsanders4412
    @jimsanders4412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think I'll keep my SR22. Yeah, it's a bit bigger, but I've put MANY rounds through it from MANY different manufacturers and have yet to have any FTF's or FTE's. I have had a few "Failure-to-Fires", but I attribute that to the ammo, not the gun itself.

    • @GeographyCzar
      @GeographyCzar  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm seriously contemplating trading up to an SR22.

  • @lordnetsplits3192
    @lordnetsplits3192 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Winchester makes the Browning ammo.

    • @GeographyCzar
      @GeographyCzar  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know. But they coat the Silvertips with something different... Maybe I'll do a comparison shoot. (I shot the Browning version three months ago.)

  • @chrisdc1689
    @chrisdc1689 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey brother. Been contemplating gettin one of them lcp II's. Your channel has been super beneficial.
    Would you bank your life on that thing?

    • @Followme556
      @Followme556 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Having owned every model of LCP ever made, I highly recommend you get the LCP Max instead. 13rds of 380 and night sights, plus a slightly fatter grip makes it a much, much easier gun to shoot. And it only weighs 1 oz more than the LCP II.

    • @Valorius
      @Valorius 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The problem is not the gun, it's the caliber. 22 will work, but I would definitely want a centerfire for the reliability, and the 380 versions are the same size/weight.

    • @GeographyCzar
      @GeographyCzar  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nope. Too many FTEs. I thought they had cleared up but I had one again this week.

    • @GeographyCzar
      @GeographyCzar  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Followme556 Agreed.

    • @Followme556
      @Followme556 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@GeographyCzar Malfunctions are pretty much a fact of life with rimfire auto pistols. Even with premium ammo.

  • @c.miller3802
    @c.miller3802 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good test , my bobcat likes them but my sr22 doesn't

  • @jasonsliger5430
    @jasonsliger5430 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Win. produces some good projectiles. Unfortunately I don't trust it as I find it to be unreliable, too many misfires. I stick with CCI for carry purposes.

  • @thomasjefferson3552
    @thomasjefferson3552 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If the 22 penrtrates 13 inches would that be over penetration in a defense encounter?

    • @GeographyCzar
      @GeographyCzar  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, the FBI window is 12 to 18 inches of gel. 13" is good.

    • @GeographyCzar
      @GeographyCzar  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, the FBI window is 12 to 18 inches of gel. 13" is good.

  • @erniewalden3050
    @erniewalden3050 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I dont know about self derence but there awsome for them unwanted critters running around the house at night.

    • @GeographyCzar
      @GeographyCzar  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes! Although I think a more accurate pistol might be in order for that... (stay tuned for updates).

  • @YellowHammer26
    @YellowHammer26 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    👍👍

  • @lawrencehawk5179
    @lawrencehawk5179 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Try them out of a 10/22 for velocity. (if you have one)

    • @GeographyCzar
      @GeographyCzar  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would normally agree, but these are made for 3.5" barrels. I just traded in the Ruger for a .22 with a 3.4" barrel - will test the Silvertips again!

  • @warrenrosen2326
    @warrenrosen2326 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Slow, boring.

    • @GeographyCzar
      @GeographyCzar  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Try it @ 1.5x speed

    • @shrubberry9774
      @shrubberry9774 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I guess it would seem to take longer if you don't understand.