Impressive performance with the Silvertip. Just discovered a good tip when recasting the gel. I melt mine in the oven at 265 deg. After about 4 hours in there, the center of the gel was still not as melted as the outside areas. The small bubbles would not rise out. I took some copper wires about 12" long and layed about 6 of them diagonally in the pan to conduct the heat to the center and an hour later, the center was fully "fluid" and ALL the bubbles had risen out. I'm sure if I used the copper wires from the beginning, the entire process can be reduced greatly and the block will stay clearer from the reduced time of being heated.
Great tip! I hate melting it down and molding but it is necessary as the stuff isn't cheap. I try to cut away any powder and fragments since it clouds the gel so bad. It still clouds up after a couple of remelts but I use the cloudy stuff for my off camera testing. My thing with it is that it consumes time that I could be spending reloading or creating videos.
@@buffalosoutdoors My last recast I chopped out any dirty stuff but only cut the block into thirds and stuffed it into the mold, rather that chop it into small pieces. Melting it down in the oven isn't smelly IF you are careful to keep the stuff from dripping over the sides of the mold. People have no idea how expensive the gel is and how much work it is to recast.
"Hotter than a Stihl chainsaw in a pawn shop...." Now, that is funny! I'm a retired woodworker. I work a few hours a week at the local hardware. We are an authorized Stihl tool distributor. We always have customers asking about used or reconditioned Stihl tools.... HAH! Most of the time when folks buy a Stihl, they don't ever sell it. They truly are lifetime investments. New to your channel...lovin' it!
I like that manufacturers are taking more interest in the most utilitarian cartridge of all time. The Velocitor was built for penetration, more energy and weight for better terminal performance on larger vermin. The Stinger was made for explosive performance on small and medium size vermin. They are both excellent and is why they find their way into self defense conversations concerning the 22LR. Honestly, they are probably still the best for that purpose, but the manufacturers are definitely trying, and that’s a great thing. Thanks for the video on the great 22 LR.
Those Silvertips are kicking some ass. I haven’t seen a bad review yet. For .22lr, that’s impressive for sure! For so long cci has just dominated and in selection they still do. Nice to see Winchester keepin em all honest. I’ll be buying some
Aguila is really right there with CCI. Even in terms of selection. They make a TON of different .22LR loads. Everything from "primer only" 20 grainers with almost no noise to giant 60 grain subsonic projectiles. I think they have 5 different tiers of more traditional ammo. Standard velocity A "medium"velocity (most of their bulk packs are this stuff) A high velocity called Interceptors that rival Velcoitors. Hyper velocity called Super Maximum that rivals Stingers. Pretty much all of these come in solid & hollow point varieties.
OUTSTANDING BUFFALO! The CCI Velocitor is my preference for everything I have taken several Feral Hogs & Coyotes with it putting them down out to 50 yards on Hogs & 100 yards on Coyotes. But I enjoyed your test . The CCI Velocitor has proven itself on live animals and is a great round with clean one-shot kills.I use this round in my Job as a Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator where I specialize in the eradication of Feral Hogs & Coyotes . I have dispatched Hogs, Coyotes, Racoons, Opossums, Armadillos, Fox caught in traps killing them with one well-placed shot to the head .
One of the best 22lr reviews. You covered exactly what viewers wanted. Different barrel lengths, performance and velocity. No fluff or winded talks just right to the point with results. Solid. I have a SR22 and have been trying to find a round that will give good penetration and descent wound cavity as a defensive round.
It would be interesting to see how that Silvertip bullet would behave if it struck 4 layers of denim first, simulating clothing. Would it immediately fall apart?
I really didn't think a segmented hollowpoint is a good idea if we are shedding needed mass to penetrate deep, but this one looks like a winner. The Velocitor is the best penetrating load I am aware of and this comes close + added damage. The Silvertip looks like a winner!
Man I tell you what,out of ALL the people that do UA-cam videos with ballistic gel man yours is THE BEST most clearest gel there is man you got it nailed ! Keep up the good work brother ! Love you videos and content buffalo all the way from Australia ! Thank you brother 👍🏽💪🏽
Yeah 16 of those rounds flying at you at 1,100fps exploding like mini grenades on impact would be vicious! My TX22 is such a fun gun but never thought about it for self defense.🤔
Velocitor is my go-to when I conceal carry my Glock .44. Some days I just don't want to carry my much heavier 43X. When targeting my grouping is much better with CCI for whatever reason, it doesn't FTF or FTE, and packs a good punch. I have had tons of issues with anything and everything Winchester makes. Velocitor can definitely get the job done with a couple well-placed rounds.
I love these tests. Someday I still want enough land to try and set up my own shooting range and do whatever I want. Right now I have too many close neighbors, but I love my house currently
OldFatDad wanted me to tell you thanks for inviting me to his channel..He does it all different and it is well worth watching.I have been playing catch-up with all his old ones..you guys keep them coming..you should try the Tipman arms 22 ..I got one about two months ago ..got around 1200 rounds through it..very well made....check it out..
Thanks! I really do enjoy his videos as he seems very laid back and has his own style of doing things. I want to try one of those Tipmans as I have heard a lot of good about them. I will look into it!
Wow, that Silvertip segmented beautifully! I need to hunt some of these down. OldFatDad and 22plinkster are some of my other favorites. I sleep very well with my S&W 617 loaded with Federal Premium punch on my nightstand. My next acquisition will probably be a 22lr rifle. My wife already has a 10/22, I need to check out that Walther Tac R1, I've already been stalking S&W MP Sports in 22lr. 😎
Thanks for your video. I appreciate that you chronograph your ammunition as well during your testing. Impressive performance for those silvertip 22 lr ammo in a short barrel revolver as well. Looking forward for more of your videos.
Another excellent one from da Buf' ! Thanks. I will go out and buy some of the Silvertip 37 grains tomorrow. Keep up the good work, Mr. Buf' Man ! Pennsylvania loves your videos. ☺
Your test pretty much confirmed what I expected from the Winchester. I have a suspicion these are their 37 grain Varmint HE bullets. I've always bought Velocitors for my wife's SR22 because of the numerous test I've watched and read about they don't expand from a hand gun and gives more penetration. The Stingers typically penetrate less because they do expand. I picked up some Silvertips just to check them out. They work well from her 10/22. I'll keep the Velocitors in her carry gun.
I think this is the best demonstration of the Winchester Silver tips on the tube. This round is specifically made for pistols with a faster burning powder charge. No over penetration and great fragmentation. The exact definition of a personal defense round. Love the clear gel you used, best ever visibility. I think, like others have mentioned that the chronograph needs the rounds to be fired more in the center of the field in order to be measured. Thanks for the video. I was able to find 2 boxes on line to carry in my keltec P17.
Thanks for sharing. Good information on the Winchester Silvertip and CCI Velocitor. Good to see your LCRx. I have an LCRx in 38 Special. Love the 3" barrell.
I'll stay with my Velocitor .22's. We use them in an 18" Winchester Wildcat rifle and my wife likes it for self defense over a pistol/revolver. My CCI's are 99% effective as far as misfires in this rifle. We don't want super deep penetration because our neighbors in the adjoining condo probably wouldn't care for a 9mm inadvertently paying them a visit. So the .22 is just fine.😆
Could the issues with the chronograph be a result of how close the bullet is passing over the sensors? I know with mine it reads most reliably when the bullet passes though the middle of the V. Maybe put a wood block under the gel?
I agree, my chronograph is a different brand, however I believe the science behind how they work is the same. Lowering the chronograph in relation to the gel and therefore raising the shot over the chronograph sensors may result in better and more consistent chronograph readings. Thanks for your content Buffalo!!!
I’d still take the velocitor. Heavier bullet traveling faster means more energy. Also the velocitor penetrated deeper. Gotta get to those vitals. Not concerned about expansion.
Good job Buffalo! I have been a Velocitor fan for years as a defense round and have little use for the punch or the stinger, but I do very much admire the Silvertip after watching your demo. It seems very odd that the ammo companies make 40 grain bullets for squirrels but reduce the weight of the bullets for bad men????
Man wonder if they make the Winchester Silver tips come in the 22mag? Boy id like to see how they do in the Savage b22 mag precision. In the regular 22 long rifle id be picking them for sure. Great shootin and a top notch video there Buffalo. And everybody at the Buffalo homestead have a safe and happy 😊 Independence Day.
Higher velocities equal more expansion, but less penetration. The Silvertip, by far, ( imo ) offers more terminal results than a single wound channel. I've used 22lr's and magnums since the early 60's...in various capacities, and in all those years, that Silvertip is the most formidable 22 projectile I've ever seen. Speaking of "seen"... have yet to see availability in central Florida area. Will be watching various online offering for this bullet. It's a winner. Outstanding video Buffalo, as usual.
@@buffalosoutdoors Update: A new challenger is on the scene. Punch. Saw a recent jell block demo. Most impressive. If you see some, check them out. Appreciate all you do Buffalo, 12.7x42 brought me to your channel, I've never left. Great job guy!
You need to get the factory Ruger OEM 22" barrel for your 10/22. That's a summers worth of videos seeing the fps & grouping @30yds on different kinds of ammo. See how much faster they go in a longer barrel. 🎯
You can't tell you are from the South at with that accent!! Just funnin with you. I grew up in Southern California and moved to Birmingham, Alabama and within one to two years you would have never known I ever lived outside of the South! My accent is so thick in the Southern draw. My sister went to upstate N.Y. for just the summer and came home sounding as if she had been there her whole life! If the Ausie's let you have their guns, maybe I'd like to live there for a spell and see if my accent changes! Anyway I stumbled apon your channel and thought it was pretty good! So keep up the good work!
The way those silvertips explode is nasty in the best of ways, although I can't help but wonder how effective that shrapnel would actually be in a self-defense situation? On a limb, they would definitely be a nightmare as you've got a better chance of hitting something important and causing a bleed out, although that doesn't do you much good if the criminal decides to hang around and continue the attack. No, the real question is a torso hit - would the shrapnel penetrate enough to make a difference or are you just losing bullet mass which could be used to damage organs?
I bought a box of these silvertips yesterday at Wal-Mart...9.60+tax...watching your test I think either brand would do okay if loaded...right now we load velocitors, but the segmenting nature of the Winchester is something to consider, especially when the core of the bullet still went in a foot...I try to imagine the expanding pain the segments would cause and I know I don't want to be on the business end...we all know .22lr isn't the ideal, but for some folks having a couple of decent ammo options can't hurt...good work...!
Very impressive results and excellent job putting this together. I watch and support lots of channels but yours usually keeps my attention all the way to the end. Happy Independence Day. 🇺🇸
This is the stuff I love to see. Just bought both these (among others) online and was very interested to see their relative performance. No real surprise there…just a sobering thought of really not wanting to get shot with a 22LR. Sure, in a self defense scenario you might hit some evil doer with a Velocitor that does a “through and through” but given my 25 round magazine (or I could use my 50) I could write my name across the perp’s center mass. Hey…it’s an ART project! Calligraphy!
I enjoyed the test and comparison! I'm coming away with a different conclusion than yours. I think the Silver Tip would make a good small game round. But, IF I was using a 22 for self defense, I'd go with the Velocitor. Reason being that people are not 100% gel and the bullet has to penetrate bone and muscle. More so than what might be in a rabbit or squirrel. I'm not confident that the Silver Tip would be up to that task.
Glad to hear it. I don't promote either brand/type I just like to show the results and you guys can come to your own conclusions, like you just did. Thanks for watching!
Just picked up a box of the Silvertips "Optimized for handguns" 22LR 37 grain HP 1060 FPS (3.5" barrel) at Cabelas. Just found this video. Interesting results. However I've seen complaints that they won't cycle a Ruger LCP2 22LR. Oh nuts...spent $10 for "JUNK?" Will visit the range soon with the LCP2 & my Taurus TX and this ammo. Both these pistols are finicky about ammo. A question...I have from ages ago a box of CCI Segmented HP 22LR,32 grain...1640 FPS. Ever shoot some gel with them?
Fantastic video ! If i wasn't retired on a fixed income , i can promise you i would be one of your best patreon supporters. 🙂 you deserve it for all the great video's!
Thanks for the love buffalo! 💕 💕
Those Winchester silvertips are looking pretty spicy! I'm going to have to hunt some down for myself.
Look forward to your vid👍!
I'd love to see you test em! I really enjoy your channel, I think others will too. Keep up the good work!
Found some yesterday on Fin Feather Fur... decent prices, but $16 shipping
@@rob6850 I saw that too. Decided to eat the shipping and ordered some
You have an Amazing chanel. Thank you.
Impressive performance with the Silvertip. Just discovered a good tip when recasting the gel. I melt mine in the oven at 265 deg. After about 4 hours in there, the center of the gel was still not as melted as the outside areas. The small bubbles would not rise out. I took some copper wires about 12" long and layed about 6 of them diagonally in the pan to conduct the heat to the center and an hour later, the center was fully "fluid" and ALL the bubbles had risen out. I'm sure if I used the copper wires from the beginning, the entire process can be reduced greatly and the block will stay clearer from the reduced time of being heated.
Jef or whatever, do not know why but your balistic gel never looks as clear as this one, may be it's OG... Love your channel too, my regards to Danny!
On your best day your gel is like the Mississippi River bottom.
Do you have a video showing recasting gel blocks?
Great tip! I hate melting it down and molding but it is necessary as the stuff isn't cheap. I try to cut away any powder and fragments since it clouds the gel so bad. It still clouds up after a couple of remelts but I use the cloudy stuff for my off camera testing. My thing with it is that it consumes time that I could be spending reloading or creating videos.
@@buffalosoutdoors My last recast I chopped out any dirty stuff but only cut the block into thirds and stuffed it into the mold, rather that chop it into small pieces. Melting it down in the oven isn't smelly IF you are careful to keep the stuff from dripping over the sides of the mold. People have no idea how expensive the gel is and how much work it is to recast.
"Hotter than a Stihl chainsaw in a pawn shop...."
Now, that is funny!
I'm a retired woodworker. I work a few hours a week at the local hardware. We are an authorized Stihl tool distributor. We always have customers asking about used or reconditioned Stihl tools.... HAH! Most of the time when folks buy a Stihl, they don't ever sell it. They truly are lifetime investments.
New to your channel...lovin' it!
I like that manufacturers are taking more interest in the most utilitarian cartridge of all time. The Velocitor was built for penetration, more energy and weight for better terminal performance on larger vermin. The Stinger was made for explosive performance on small and medium size vermin. They are both excellent and is why they find their way into self defense conversations concerning the 22LR. Honestly, they are probably still the best for that purpose, but the manufacturers are definitely trying, and that’s a great thing. Thanks for the video on the great 22 LR.
Those Silvertips are kicking some ass. I haven’t seen a bad review yet. For .22lr, that’s impressive for sure! For so long cci has just dominated and in selection they still do. Nice to see Winchester keepin em all honest. I’ll be buying some
Aguila is really right there with CCI.
Even in terms of selection.
They make a TON of different .22LR loads.
Everything from "primer only" 20 grainers with almost no noise to giant 60 grain subsonic projectiles.
I think they have 5 different tiers of more traditional ammo.
Standard velocity
A "medium"velocity (most of their bulk packs are this stuff)
A high velocity called Interceptors that rival Velcoitors.
Hyper velocity called Super Maximum that rivals Stingers.
Pretty much all of these come in solid & hollow point varieties.
OUTSTANDING BUFFALO! The CCI Velocitor is my preference for everything I have taken several Feral Hogs & Coyotes with it putting them down out to 50 yards on Hogs & 100 yards on Coyotes. But I enjoyed your test . The CCI Velocitor has proven itself on live animals and is a great round with clean one-shot kills.I use this round in my Job as a Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator where I specialize in the eradication of Feral Hogs & Coyotes . I have dispatched Hogs, Coyotes, Racoons, Opossums, Armadillos, Fox caught in traps killing them with one well-placed shot to the head .
One of the best 22lr reviews. You covered exactly what viewers wanted. Different barrel lengths, performance and velocity. No fluff or winded talks just right to the point with results. Solid. I have a SR22 and have been trying to find a round that will give good penetration and descent wound cavity as a defensive round.
that’s probably the best 22 semi auto you can carry
I carry my sr22 occasionally, I religiously shoot velocitors through it
It would be interesting to see how that Silvertip bullet would behave if it struck 4 layers of denim first, simulating clothing. Would it immediately fall apart?
No it will go thru then expand in the gel
Rewatching this again and I know I commented before but there is just something satisfying about watching such a clear gel block!
All reviews I've seen have me sold on silver tips,create an impressive wound channel for a .22 lr
I'm loving these 22 ballistic tests. Thank you. Not many have taken the time to make videos like this. Fantastic
Thank you Sir, for your time, effort, and testing. This is the best 22lr gel block testing I've found on the internet.
That puff of smoke out the gel block was awesome
I really didn't think a segmented hollowpoint is a good idea if we are shedding needed mass to penetrate deep, but this one looks like a winner. The Velocitor is the best penetrating load I am aware of and this comes close + added damage. The Silvertip looks like a winner!
I agree with your assessment.
Man I tell you what,out of ALL the people that do UA-cam videos with ballistic gel man yours is THE BEST most clearest gel there is man you got it nailed ! Keep up the good work brother ! Love you videos and content buffalo all the way from Australia ! Thank you brother 👍🏽💪🏽
you are correct sir, i was thinking the whole time, "i would like to see that out of a long gun".
I'm glad I went ahead and did it! I'm also glad you watched the video! Thank you.
Man that Silver tip performed very well! I would use them in my backup any day.
I did not know there was a twenty-two caliber Silvertip. I use Silvertips in my edc weapons. Great ammunition!
The Silvertip would be a great carry round for the Taurus TX 22
My exact thoughts when i watched this! Lol
Yeah 16 of those rounds flying at you at 1,100fps exploding like mini grenades on impact would be vicious! My TX22 is such a fun gun but never thought about it for self defense.🤔
@@michigunsanta8680 It would do in a pinch for sure.
They absolutely won't cycle my GSG Firefly. It runs everything I've ever loaded it with except these. Still great revolver ammo!
Ordering now
Every time I see a new video notice pop up from this channel, it makes my day a tiny bit better. Thanks, Buffalo, sure do appreciate it.
Glad you enjoy the videos! That makes my day better! Thank you.
Great job Buffalo Thanks for sharing 👍 👏
Thank you for watching!
Those darn chronos. They always have fun with the user.
Those silver tips look good in the lcr and even the p17. Thanks for the great work.
I shoulda know better that to try it! LOL It has a way of making me look like a fool. I agree the Silvertips looked good.
I sure am happy that I picked up a few boxes of the silvertip when I could.
Sure seems like good stuff. Thanks for watching!
@@buffalosoutdoors Absouluty. Great channel and content as always!
Velocitor is my go-to when I conceal carry my Glock .44. Some days I just don't want to carry my much heavier 43X.
When targeting my grouping is much better with CCI for whatever reason, it doesn't FTF or FTE, and packs a good punch. I have had tons of issues with anything and everything Winchester makes. Velocitor can definitely get the job done with a couple well-placed rounds.
Thanks for excellent review. Recently purchased 1000 of these.
Awesome!
I love these tests. Someday I still want enough land to try and set up my own shooting range and do whatever I want. Right now I have too many close neighbors, but I love my house currently
Now I love some Winchester Silvertip
Thanks for watching! The Silvertip line is usually good stuff!
OldFatDad wanted me to tell you thanks for inviting me to his channel..He does it all different and it is well worth watching.I have been playing catch-up with all his old ones..you guys keep them coming..you should try the Tipman arms 22 ..I got one about two months ago ..got around 1200 rounds through it..very well made....check it out..
Thanks! I really do enjoy his videos as he seems very laid back and has his own style of doing things. I want to try one of those Tipmans as I have heard a lot of good about them. I will look into it!
Thanks Buffalo for making this video in the hot sun! Interesting results.
What a cool piece of gel. I'd display that proudly in my home.
Wow, that Silvertip segmented beautifully! I need to hunt some of these down. OldFatDad and 22plinkster are some of my other favorites. I sleep very well with my S&W 617 loaded with Federal Premium punch on my nightstand. My next acquisition will probably be a 22lr rifle. My wife already has a 10/22, I need to check out that Walther Tac R1, I've already been stalking S&W MP Sports in 22lr. 😎
You are the marksman with pistols, out of all my subscriptions. Amazes me each time you get a shot to line up so close to another. Great vid!
When I can find a gun shop with some ammo I will look for those Silvertips. And thanks for doing the long gun test also.
I hear ya man. I feel like this ammo situation might have peaked and should start getting better soon... or maybe that's just wishful thinking.
Thanks for your video. I appreciate that you chronograph your ammunition as well during your testing. Impressive performance for those silvertip 22 lr ammo in a short barrel revolver as well. Looking forward for more of your videos.
Another excellent one from da Buf' ! Thanks. I will go out and buy some of the Silvertip 37 grains tomorrow. Keep up the good work, Mr. Buf' Man ! Pennsylvania loves your videos. ☺
Hello over there in PA!
I’m glad I picked up a few boxes of the Winchester silver tip
Love to see them use this projectile with velocities similar to a CCI Stinger. Now THAT would be a potent little self defense round!
Your test pretty much confirmed what I expected from the Winchester. I have a suspicion these are their 37 grain Varmint HE bullets. I've always bought Velocitors for my wife's SR22 because of the numerous test I've watched and read about they don't expand from a hand gun and gives more penetration. The Stingers typically penetrate less because they do expand. I picked up some Silvertips just to check them out. They work well from her 10/22. I'll keep the Velocitors in her carry gun.
Thanks for the great video, Buffalo! Just found Winchester Silvertip at my local Walmart. Looks like a great pistol round option.
I think this is the best demonstration of the Winchester Silver tips on the tube. This round is specifically made for pistols with a faster burning powder charge. No over penetration and great fragmentation. The exact definition of a personal defense round. Love the clear gel you used, best ever visibility. I think, like others have mentioned that the chronograph needs the rounds to be fired more in the center of the field in order to be measured. Thanks for the video. I was able to find 2 boxes on line to carry in my keltec P17.
Thank you. I’d have no idea how good those silver tips are without your video.
Glad to help and glad you enjoyed the video!
How do the silver tip bullets perform after passing through clothing, I wonder if they might fragment before penetrating into the body of the target?
By looking at how far it entered the gel before segmenting that sould have to be some serious clothing
No it won't , you can put 4 layers of denim on gel at 100 yards and it won't fragment until after it's in the gel
Boy you guys, The Fat DAD, Buffalo damn fine show. I have all kinds of calibers but the .22 is my favorite.
Great test brother. I did a similar test with these Silvertips. Very impressive .22lr rounds.
I will have to look it up. Just subscribed to your channel.
@@buffalosoutdoors Appreciate that brother.😎
This was informative and did better than I thought it would. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks. It did better than I expected. A lot of times these things don't live up to the advertisements but this one did.
Thanks Buffalo!👍👍
Hey man thanks for watching! Always appreciate ya!
Just bought my first box of silver tips
Great video
Thanks Buffalo!
Great video.. Thanks
Thanks for sharing. Good information on the Winchester Silvertip and CCI Velocitor. Good to see your LCRx. I have an LCRx in 38 Special. Love the 3" barrell.
Another impressive performance by the Silver Tips .
I subed old fat dad awhile back, he's a good guy, replies to comments regularly
I enjoy his videos.
@@buffalosoutdoors I like tools and targets too
I'll stay with my Velocitor .22's. We use them in an 18" Winchester Wildcat rifle and my wife likes it for self defense over a pistol/revolver. My CCI's are 99% effective as far as misfires in this rifle. We don't want super deep penetration because our neighbors in the adjoining condo probably wouldn't care for a 9mm inadvertently paying them a visit. So the .22 is just fine.😆
Great job sir! The bullet technology has come quite a way especially in the little 22lr. Thanks for the content Buffalo!
Thank you. I agree about bullet technology moving forward. Glad you enjoy the vids!
Agreed = lots of choices in 22LR I guess that justifies the price changes from 45 cents a box of 50 to $10.
Thanks! Good stuff as always
THanks! I always appreciate you watching, happy Independence Day!
One of my favorite gun channels! Thank you for the quality content and take care!
Great video! I just scored some of the Winchester Silver tips. Thanks for the great info!
Impressive performance 👍👍........thanks Buffalo
Thanks Lance!
Another great ballistic video Buffalo. Keep up the great job.
Thanks! Glad you enjoy them!
Could the issues with the chronograph be a result of how close the bullet is passing over the sensors? I know with mine it reads most reliably when the bullet passes though the middle of the V. Maybe put a wood block under the gel?
I agree, my chronograph is a different brand, however I believe the science behind how they work is the same. Lowering the chronograph in relation to the gel and therefore raising the shot over the chronograph sensors may result in better and more consistent chronograph readings. Thanks for your content Buffalo!!!
Excellent as always!
Beautiful and unique shot, art more than bullet after shot
Well when if I run across those Silvertips I’ll get some 🙂
Midway usa had some last week. Picked up a few boxes.
They seem to work as advertised!
Just picked some up from wally world
Thanks for all the hard work on these
Thanks Buffalo, I'll definitely be trying to find some of those silver tips!
You're welcome!
Didn’t know anything about the round and was taken back to see Walmart selling handgun ammo at $10 for a box of 50
Very interesting!!!
Great video Buffalo! Thanks for the video! 🇦🇺
Ammo looks impressive. Great vid. Thanks👍!
Thanks for watching!
I’d still take the velocitor. Heavier bullet traveling faster means more energy. Also the velocitor penetrated deeper. Gotta get to those vitals. Not concerned about expansion.
Glad you enjoyed the video! You should definitely get into hunting.
But that segmentation is so lethal plus 13” of penetration out of a 3” barrel I’ll take my chances with the silvertip
Good job Buffalo! I have been a Velocitor fan for years as a defense round and have little use for the punch or the stinger, but I do very much admire the Silvertip after watching your demo. It seems very odd that the ammo companies make 40 grain bullets for squirrels but reduce the weight of the bullets for bad men????
Man wonder if they make the Winchester Silver tips come in the 22mag? Boy id like to see how they do in the Savage b22 mag precision. In the regular 22 long rifle id be picking them for sure. Great shootin and a top notch video there Buffalo. And everybody at the Buffalo homestead have a safe and happy 😊 Independence Day.
@@library_dork1321 i will keep an eye out for it. Maybe someday someone will have some again. Thanks for letting me know.
Happy Independence Day Tom!
Higher velocities equal more expansion, but less penetration. The Silvertip, by far, ( imo ) offers more terminal results than a single wound channel.
I've used 22lr's and magnums since the early 60's...in various capacities, and in all those years, that Silvertip is the most formidable 22 projectile I've ever seen.
Speaking of "seen"... have yet to see availability in central Florida area. Will be watching various online offering for this bullet. It's a winner.
Outstanding video Buffalo, as usual.
Thanks so much for the comment. I appreciate it. Happy Independence Day!
@@buffalosoutdoors
Update: A new challenger is on the scene. Punch. Saw a recent jell block demo. Most impressive. If you see some, check them out.
Appreciate all you do Buffalo, 12.7x42 brought me to your channel, I've never left. Great job guy!
Fascinating review!!! Winchester Silvertip is worthy of consideration.
You need to get the factory Ruger OEM 22" barrel for your 10/22. That's a summers worth of videos seeing the fps & grouping @30yds on different kinds of ammo. See how much faster they go in a longer barrel. 🎯
You deserve that 100k go Buffalo!!!
Thank you
You're welcome and thank you for watching and commenting!
Thanks 👍 again Buffalo for good info.
Jim
Great analysis. Thanks for posting. Those Winchesters looked pretty effective. Always love CCI too.
You can't tell you are from the South at with that accent!! Just funnin with you. I grew up in Southern California and moved to Birmingham, Alabama and within one to two years you would have never known I ever lived outside of the South! My accent is so thick in the Southern draw. My sister went to upstate N.Y. for just the summer and came home sounding as if she had been there her whole life! If the Ausie's let you have their guns, maybe I'd like to live there for a spell and see if my accent changes! Anyway I stumbled apon your channel and thought it was pretty good! So keep up the good work!
Great review this and the .32 s&w short review with the h&r top break is why I subscribed. Keep being you brother and stay on the path you choose
Thanks for using the rifle I was literally wondering that at that exact moment in the video 👍👍👍
The way those silvertips explode is nasty in the best of ways, although I can't help but wonder how effective that shrapnel would actually be in a self-defense situation?
On a limb, they would definitely be a nightmare as you've got a better chance of hitting something important and causing a bleed out, although that doesn't do you much good if the criminal decides to hang around and continue the attack.
No, the real question is a torso hit - would the shrapnel penetrate enough to make a difference or are you just losing bullet mass which could be used to damage organs?
Outstanding video. I bet that silver tip would make a fine choice for farm pests.
Agreed!
The Silver Tip in LR is about equal to the Magnum Gold Dot. Great performance out of a 22 LR.
A magnum gold dot ? In 22lr or ?
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@@theguyinmaine I get it . I think was half asleep when I typed that lol
Buffalo you sure read my mind about the rifle thank you another great video
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment too!
I bought a box of these silvertips yesterday at Wal-Mart...9.60+tax...watching your test I think either brand would do okay if loaded...right now we load velocitors, but the segmenting nature of the Winchester is something to consider, especially when the core of the bullet still went in a foot...I try to imagine the expanding pain the segments would cause and I know I don't want to be on the business end...we all know .22lr isn't the ideal, but for some folks having a couple of decent ammo options can't hurt...good work...!
That silver tip looks like the Way to go
Thanks man.
Very well done and enjoyable video Buffalo.Thank you.
Thanks man! I always appreciate ya!
Sounds like a great video from the comments. I came back after a 54 minute ad and the video had played. Oh well.
I don't really even consider carrying .22LR for self defense, but I still love shooting it & this video is very entertaining.
That Winchester silvertip is awesome
It sure looks like it lives up to the advertising! Thanks for watching!
That silvertip is gnarly !
Very impressive results and excellent job putting this together. I watch and support lots of channels but yours usually keeps my attention all the way to the end. Happy Independence Day. 🇺🇸
Thanks for the kind words and Happy Independence Day Rick!
@@buffalosoutdoors You're welcome brother.
Great gel test my friend... you are too good a shot.....the first two 22s were almost in the same track.....that was a fun watch....
Almost got them TOO close together! LOL Thanks BB
This is the stuff I love to see. Just bought both these (among others) online and was very interested to see their relative performance. No real surprise there…just a sobering thought of really not wanting to get shot with a 22LR. Sure, in a self defense scenario you might hit some evil doer with a Velocitor that does a “through and through” but given my 25 round magazine (or I could use my 50) I could write my name across the perp’s center mass. Hey…it’s an ART project! Calligraphy!
I enjoyed the test and comparison! I'm coming away with a different conclusion than yours. I think the Silver Tip would make a good small game round. But, IF I was using a 22 for self defense, I'd go with the Velocitor. Reason being that people are not 100% gel and the bullet has to penetrate bone and muscle. More so than what might be in a rabbit or squirrel. I'm not confident that the Silver Tip would be up to that task.
Glad to hear it. I don't promote either brand/type I just like to show the results and you guys can come to your own conclusions, like you just did. Thanks for watching!
Just picked up a box of the Silvertips "Optimized for handguns" 22LR 37 grain HP 1060 FPS (3.5" barrel) at Cabelas. Just found this video. Interesting results. However I've seen complaints that they won't cycle a Ruger LCP2 22LR. Oh nuts...spent $10 for "JUNK?" Will visit the range soon with the LCP2 & my Taurus TX and this ammo. Both these pistols are finicky about ammo. A question...I have from ages ago a box of CCI Segmented HP 22LR,32 grain...1640 FPS. Ever shoot some gel with them?
Them Winchester’s are wicked
Wow. Not just a gimmick. Those silver tips work awesome. That’s a actual self defense.22lr. If I see em im buying em
I was impressed that they worked as advertised. THanks for watching!
Fantastic video !
If i wasn't retired on a fixed income , i can promise you i would be one of your best patreon supporters. 🙂 you deserve it for all the great video's!
Thank you! I appreciate you saying that.
Fantastic video as always! Thank you sir and God bless!
Good deal.
I do like how that silver tip works.
It impressed me too, Thanks for watching.
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