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  • Опубліковано 1 лип 2024
  • This week on Tactical Rifleman, we are looking at what the best ammo and gun for home defense is, it's another video in our “Home Defense” series… better known as the “Wall Video.” After our last Wall video, we had a TON of comments from viewers, pissed that I didn’t use THEIR favorite hollow point or THEIR favorite rifle/pistol round. There were also tons of requests for other variables; such as “block in front of the wall,” “multiple-drywall walls,” and the “just do a plain gel block video” request. Well, we listened, and we have filmed several new wall videos, and have a bunch more planned for the near future. No, I’m not going to shoot my pretty walls with a .50 BMG. Well, maybe not for a while.
    So, this week I tried to check a few of your request blocks… We are going to shoot the bad guy, with a bunch of your favorite Home Defense rounds, and then we are going to measure the over-penetration through that typical “American” drywall interior home wall (if they over penetrate).
    Now, I did mention “your favorite Home Defense rounds.” Remember, in our previous “Wall” video we had already tested Buckshot, Birdshot, Slug, 9mm Ball, and 5.56mm Ball. So, we didn’t need to do any of those again. You, the commenters, listed a ton of other home defense rounds… mostly Hollow Points. Did we use YOUR favorite? Actually, I picked these rounds because… First, the 12 Gauge Buckshot is being used as a “constant” and because half the planet hates me for saying “I don’t like shotguns.” Second, to represent “Hollow Points” I decided to go with a standard jacketed hollow point, and I decided to go with .45ACP. Why 45? Well, because it is actually going to over-penetrate less than the same hollow points in other calibers. That’s right, the smaller 10mm, 357sig, .40, and even the 9mm all penetrate deeper than the .45ACP (with the same bullet design). As for the other four bullets (9mm & 5.56mm), I decided to pick ammo that I wanted to see. Remember I said “YOUR favorite Home Defense rounds”? Well, I am hoping after you see WHY I picked these, that you just might change YOUR mind about what ammo you want for home defense.
    We love Inceptor Frangible ammo, and we have a Promo Code to save you a bit. Also, G-9 makes some really great ammo, especially for EDC. Their pistol ammo will go through the windshields and car doors, while still limiting over-penetration when it finally hits the bad guy. Magic? Nope, just a company thinking outside the box and applying physics to solve life’s problems. This is my new EDC ammo.
    So, give this video a second view. I guarantee that you will pick something up. Yes, it is boring, no pretty brick walls or Tannerite. There is no jackassery for viewers to bitch about. Raw data. You be the judge.
    Thanks for watching, and a special BIG THANKS to all our Patreon patrons, whos support helps us build these walls, buy this sexy ammo/guns/gel, and keep the film crew fed. Strength and Honor, TR.
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  • @bw2442
    @bw2442 3 роки тому +245

    The claymore mine has always been found to be an effective home defense strategy.

    • @oddish4352
      @oddish4352 3 роки тому +32

      I like the flamethrower, myself. Anything that the UN considers inhumane can't be too bad.

    • @joesinegal8167
      @joesinegal8167 3 роки тому +3

      🤣😂🤣😂🤣✌️🇺🇸✌️

    • @ourtime-downhere6931
      @ourtime-downhere6931 3 роки тому +11

      @@oddish4352 self defense flame thrower might be the best weapon ever. not very expensive and nobody seems to have an issue with it like they do guns.

    • @rell0223
      @rell0223 3 роки тому +6

      Got about 8 or 9 claymore roombas on standby

    • @oddish4352
      @oddish4352 3 роки тому +9

      @@rell0223 Someone should invent those. They vacuum your rug, and if you have an intruder, they convert him to chunk salsa.

  • @softdev1
    @softdev1 4 роки тому +299

    Thought it might be helpful to have a list of times for each round:
    8:12 - Remington 9 PEL Express
    9:52 - Remington Golden Saber .45ACP JHP
    13:03 - G9 External Hollow Points
    14:43 - ARX Inceptor 9mm frangible
    17:22 - SRR Inceptor .223 frangible
    20:17 - Federal V Shok 5.56

    • @marcalexander6450
      @marcalexander6450 4 роки тому +9

      Thanks man 🤙🏾

    • @tonyhochanadel8406
      @tonyhochanadel8406 4 роки тому +7

      Is the G9 a 9mm?

    • @toki89666
      @toki89666 3 роки тому +1

      Bro, it's 5.56, as in millimeters.
      Do you even metric? .556 would be like a sand grain in diameter.

    • @softdev1
      @softdev1 3 роки тому +16

      @@toki89666 thanks. It’s called a typo

    • @mason1011
      @mason1011 3 роки тому +9

      @@toki89666 shut up.

  • @rockhead1731
    @rockhead1731 3 роки тому +225

    Best ammo to use for home defense is whatever you can find right now

    • @TheAferguson381
      @TheAferguson381 3 роки тому +5

      Amen

    • @lorrainemartinelli6291
      @lorrainemartinelli6291 3 роки тому +12

      Luckily I just before the pandemic bought a bunch of ammo for summer training so instead I have what's now apparently worth almost as much as My gold bullion lol.
      Got a bunch of PDX-1 defender, V shock, and XM193 and a bunch of gf dot and federal hst for My g17 and PC Carbine. 00 buckshot, 2oz slugs, 22lr. (well I HAD) I should say untill It all fell down a mountain side while sighting in. Now I'm gunless 😰.

    • @joerobo682
      @joerobo682 3 роки тому +1

      Second that "Amen"

    • @mattheworrick9592
      @mattheworrick9592 3 роки тому +4

      I use a rubber band gun for home defense. That’s about all we have here.

    • @Ricky_Spanishh
      @Ricky_Spanishh 3 роки тому +5

      @@mattheworrick9592 California?

  • @talisor
    @talisor 5 років тому +358

    "The surgeon is SOOOO going to be pissed at you." That just might be the best marketing line for HD ammo, ever.

    • @djk91lx28
      @djk91lx28 5 років тому +10

      Richard G Exactly. My favorite part of the video. 👏🏼👏🏼

    • @fokjohnpainkiller
      @fokjohnpainkiller 5 років тому +21

      Just wait until somebody uses this in court against your justified actions to discredit you.

    • @psychkd
      @psychkd 5 років тому +4

      I thought that was hilarious!😎

    • @dustinb2522
      @dustinb2522 5 років тому +2

      I'd buy that shirt

    • @Rich_man_north_of_Richmond
      @Rich_man_north_of_Richmond 5 років тому +3

      best line ever...

  • @jessedisney7208
    @jessedisney7208 5 років тому +26

    I bought my first 5.56 rifle this week for home defense and this ballistics test is a huge help. This AR market is saturated with ammo and accessories, and channels like this really help someone new to the AR world so much. Great work and thanks for making the video!

    • @TacticalRifleman
      @TacticalRifleman  5 років тому +3

      Thanks for watching, TR

    • @hankofthehill4803
      @hankofthehill4803 Рік тому +1

      theres like only 5 types of 5.56 ammo and 500+ brands

    • @KPHVAC
      @KPHVAC Рік тому +1

      I hope you are still shooting, training, and enjoying 2a freedom! Bring friends and family out shooting whenever possible.

  • @240352065
    @240352065 5 років тому +59

    I wish viewers understood that even in the mid 80’s, (Corporal Karl) was the same caliber operator as he is now. Always on cue and very accurate in operator/survival wisdom. Needless to say entertaining, keep kicking it brother !!

    • @TacticalRifleman
      @TacticalRifleman  5 років тому +26

      Funny shit. Corporal days were a long time ago. I miss you guys. Fun good times for sure. Thanks for watching, TR

  • @Mrgunsngear
    @Mrgunsngear 5 років тому +169

    interesting data; thanks

    • @waterweirdo9285
      @waterweirdo9285 3 роки тому +2

      Omg Mrgunsngear !!!!!!!!!!!?!?

    • @maddog8004
      @maddog8004 3 роки тому +1

      Puh all nice and interesting viable like fight instruction videos on how to disarm a knife wielding maniac with your bare hands. The outtake is if you shoot in a home defense scenario you better only shoot what you see you better only shoot as often as you need and you damn better hit every shoot you shoot because if you don't hit, the bullets will go through the wall and the next two walls as well.

    • @danayen4806
      @danayen4806 2 роки тому +1

      @@maddog8004 7 walls if you miss on less it hits a stud.

    • @Me-hv9fk
      @Me-hv9fk 2 роки тому +1

      Data is NOT information!!!

  • @Anonymous-pn4xm
    @Anonymous-pn4xm 3 роки тому +7

    That Frangible .223 was nasty

  • @ajoo129
    @ajoo129 5 років тому +152

    *The next day :*
    *"Is .50 cal effective for home defense?"*
    *-Demolition Ranch*

    • @johndaroldbrandt178
      @johndaroldbrandt178 5 років тому +8

      depends how big the home is?

    • @ajoo129
      @ajoo129 5 років тому +5

      @@johndaroldbrandt178 It's a joke... I'm not serious

    • @Tendou_Pein
      @Tendou_Pein 5 років тому +1

      Lol!

    • @jackedupjunkers1922
      @jackedupjunkers1922 5 років тому +5

      Frangable 50 bmg would be a monster

    • @user936
      @user936 4 роки тому +9

      @@johndaroldbrandt178 Mansion defence - niche market, but it does exist.
      When that guy is charging your drawbridge from the other side of the moat, past the parking lot, across the second tennis court 😀

  • @flobrob707
    @flobrob707 5 років тому +72

    Finally. A good realistic example. Good info. Thanks for the work. I’ll be switching to v-max for my HD.

    • @mattfleming86
      @mattfleming86 3 роки тому

      I keep hoping nosler will make a SD ballistic tip. They already have a solid base, but I wish that solid base was about 20gr and the jacket had just a little taper. Just so that it gets a hair deeper but still dumps that energy quick... they do in bigger calibers but not .224..

  • @two23rem
    @two23rem 5 років тому +127

    Karl's wife "Hun, where's the hand towel?"
    Karl "Uhhhhhh?"

    • @oddish4352
      @oddish4352 3 роки тому

      Karl: "I was using it for... special purposes."
      Karl's wife: "Uchhh! Keep it."

  • @expertadvice4u
    @expertadvice4u 5 років тому +38

    No one else producing this kind of content. Nice

    • @TacticalRifleman
      @TacticalRifleman  5 років тому +12

      Thanks for watching, TR

    • @bigdongled3077
      @bigdongled3077 3 роки тому +5

      That’s completely wrong 😂 there’s tons of gun channels doing stuff like this

  • @mtbjason4
    @mtbjason4 4 роки тому +13

    That frangible is pretty amazing!

  • @MrJules2U
    @MrJules2U 5 років тому +39

    I'm just trying to imagine a smoking chest wound from one of those 5.56 frang rounds

    • @TacticalRifleman
      @TacticalRifleman  5 років тому +17

      Would suck

    • @Hakashi57
      @Hakashi57 4 роки тому +12

      Tactical Rifleman quite literally

    • @hededcdn
      @hededcdn 3 роки тому

      Cool

    • @Killin_365
      @Killin_365 3 роки тому

      4real. There was a big ass cloud coming off that thing. I’m sure some of that shit spits in your eyes, face, whatever. So not only can you’re body take a bong rip out of you’re chest, you also won’t be able to watch.

    • @joesinegal8167
      @joesinegal8167 3 роки тому

      That Would Be A Great Movie Scene! ✌️🇺🇸✌️

  • @latinogabe69
    @latinogabe69 2 роки тому +29

    One of the reasons why I chose frangible 223/5.56 and 300 blk ammo in my AR15 pistols set up for home defense. Too many times people fail to understand that you choose ammo according to the environment and desired effect. Great video!

    • @427SuperSnake1
      @427SuperSnake1 2 роки тому +4

      Frangible is great on gel, and trash in the real world. No agency, military or someone who wants good terminal performance bothers with frangible ammo.

  • @danno1800
    @danno1800 3 роки тому +17

    What a fabulous job you did demonstrating the various bullet types inside of a home. Thank you!

  • @itwasaladream
    @itwasaladream 3 роки тому +6

    If someone told me Karl was Norm McDonald's son, I wouldnt question it. Great video!

    • @brazoon1
      @brazoon1 2 роки тому

      I agree. At first I thought he looked a bit like him, then I realized he even sounds like him!

  • @icebergslim287
    @icebergslim287 2 роки тому +6

    @Tactical Rifleman, I think I speak for all gun owners when I say thanks for your efforts and informative information. This is without question things we all should learn! The last thing anyone wants to do is hurt an innocent person.

  • @charleshicks6612
    @charleshicks6612 5 років тому +46

    RIP hand towel, you will be missed...

    • @user936
      @user936 4 роки тому +4

      Died for a worthy cause.

  • @blulight1170
    @blulight1170 4 роки тому +8

    Sir: I found this vid when researching 9MM & .380 "Honey Badger" (fluted ammo) ammo. I have been carrying the Honey Badger in both the 9MM and my back up G42 .380, very good defense rounds. Thanks for your outstanding info and all your work.

  • @tylerlowder2338
    @tylerlowder2338 3 роки тому +6

    This is the first time I have seen the .223 Inceptor shot into gel. I like the wound.

  • @dsbiddle
    @dsbiddle 5 років тому +33

    The obvious solution for some of these rounds is to make sure your family members and loved ones wear four layers of denim.

    • @nathanhileman3848
      @nathanhileman3848 3 роки тому +1

      Hahahahaha that's fantastic!

    • @mccormyke
      @mccormyke 2 роки тому

      Amazing how simple the best solutions are

  • @ChiefMiddleFinger
    @ChiefMiddleFinger 5 років тому +79

    "Sexy hole in the wall" but didn't go thru the other side. Hell Yeah !
    And bad guys wear faaaabriiic...I will laugh all day on that one.

    • @CoryHobbs2178
      @CoryHobbs2178 3 роки тому +2

      Faaaaab-ric, from Chi-na 😆

    • @visible2anyoneonyoutube
      @visible2anyoneonyoutube 3 роки тому

      "Sexy hole in the wall" is what we called a glory hole in the navy.

    • @RitoChip
      @RitoChip 3 роки тому

      @@visible2anyoneonyoutube uh oh

  • @fin_jan
    @fin_jan 3 роки тому +13

    17:20 Never mind penetration... That's like a donkey kick to your vitals.
    Riveting! Good work.

  • @dirkstaff1732
    @dirkstaff1732 5 років тому +3

    Very helpful demonstration... thanks for the knowledge- cheers.

  • @chemdawg6
    @chemdawg6 5 років тому +3

    Great review. Thanks for putting this together. Very good to show to the family when training them what to use and why.

  • @meejmuas8686
    @meejmuas8686 2 роки тому +2

    The linen cloth is a good test for the layer of clothing, it closely resembles a hoodie

  • @xbanner76x11
    @xbanner76x11 3 роки тому +1

    This is the best video I've seen on home defense ammo comparisons so far! Thank you.

  • @jdawg54874
    @jdawg54874 5 років тому +46

    I want to see varmint rounds from a 10.5" pistol/sbr

    • @KingTesticus
      @KingTesticus 5 років тому +3

      you & me both

    • @lanenicholson3712
      @lanenicholson3712 5 років тому +2

      Shortening the barrel wont change terminal ballistics at that range.

    • @FreedomInc
      @FreedomInc 5 років тому +11

      @@lanenicholson3712 it actually does. Normal velocity from a 20" barrel is 3250fps. In general 5.56 must be in the 2700fps range or greater to fragment correctly. A 10.5" barrel has velocities from even the best match cartridges around 2250fps to 2350fps max. Telling someone it doesnt matter will get someone killed because it does matter. What matters most is the projectile design. Fmjbt will tumble and fragment at 2750fps,but not at 2400fps. If someone is using a 10.5" barrel for home defense,use a round specifically designed for the velocities that can be expected. G2 research R.I.P. 5.56 is absolutely one of the best rounds for the home defense AR pistol and will fragment at the lower velocities of these shorter barrels.

    • @furryhatsgunsunicorns3219
      @furryhatsgunsunicorns3219 5 років тому +8

      @@FreedomInc There are actually quite a few tests showing decent tumbling and fragmenting of various .223 and 5.56mm even from a 7.5" barrel with most of those under 62 grains easily passing the 2200 fps mark. With a 10.5" barrel that definitely is no problem. Look up the PoBoy Special's channel and you'll see what I'm talking about. As for the G2 RIP round, it actually with its 65 grain projectile, is a bit slower than most but still would probably be fine in a 10.5" barrel. But really any 55 or 62 grain soft point hunting round in .223 would do fine. Where you run into trouble is the "varmint" rounds mean to rapidly disintegrate as these tend to have low penetration. Ironically the faster the velocity, generally the lower penetration they get as they disintegrate faster. Right now I'm trying to find more tests of the Federal American Eagle 50 grain varmint round through shorter barreled AR's to see if inversely , these get better penetration with lower velocity. But until then I'm just sticking with Remington 55 grain soft point rounds. They're pricey but worth it. For practice I just use cheap Federal XM-193 FMJ (which also performs reasonably well in gel even out of short barrels).

    • @FreedomInc
      @FreedomInc 5 років тому +3

      @@furryhatsgunsunicorns3219 I agree with most of what you said. If you read my comment it was based I the "fmjbt" projectile. Spire points will mushroom even at super low velocities. They fragment at these low velocities due friction and mushrooming. They aren't actually fragmenting they are being torn apart. The light varmint rounds disintegrate due to twist rates multiplied by velocities,or rather the 2 combined. The lighter the projectile in 5.56 or similar also means its shorter. Contrary to popular belief twist rates aren't a factor because of weights of the projectiles,rather their lengths. But since you have a max and minimum diameter weight is relative to length when comparing a certain type of projectile. With a 35 grain varmint round,really someone should be using a 1.12 or a 1.14 twist rate barrel. My point was that a fmjbt will fragment apon impact at 2750fps,but not at 2350fps which all you are going to get from a 10.5 inch barrel. I guess no matter what firearm you have,just do your due diligence so you dont poke self dealing holes in people before they kill you.(not meaning you personally)

  • @cuttlefishlongbottomtonche3974
    @cuttlefishlongbottomtonche3974 5 років тому +60

    No pork chop pectorals? No patented fleece back stop? Pffffffft

  • @marekburza7425
    @marekburza7425 3 роки тому

    Fantastic info brother..... Thank you. I love clear ballistic tests for realistic ideas of what to expect.

  • @Chrisrico1
    @Chrisrico1 5 років тому

    Good to hear this, it’s amazing what you learn when listening to someone who knows wth they’re talking about!!!!!

  • @christianincognito6621
    @christianincognito6621 3 роки тому +5

    The best gun and ammo is the one you can shoot the best especially in the middle of the night.

  • @dhimes814
    @dhimes814 5 років тому +5

    I love that Inceptor 223! So far that is the best performing frangible round I have seen. The gel block looks like a beautiful piece of modern art.

  • @twowheelfarm9024
    @twowheelfarm9024 3 роки тому

    Probably the best video I have seen on the subject. You have changed my mind.

  • @MyFireVideos
    @MyFireVideos 4 роки тому +9

    Thank you! This video was extremely helpful! America!

  • @livefire817
    @livefire817 3 роки тому +6

    Still a fan of 5.56 ball ammo for home defense. Ultra reliable and will defeat most everything then fall apart before exiting.

  • @TheCandidCritic
    @TheCandidCritic 3 роки тому +18

    Never thought of varmint ammo for home defense but makes perfect sense; loved the way it performed on the gelatin too!

    • @flammingremy7263
      @flammingremy7263 Рік тому +1

      Honestly, the perfect gun for home defense has to be the one that can shoot thru five inches of steel. Never know when you need to kill the every family in a line 3 miles away from your house

    • @Real_Richmond_510
      @Real_Richmond_510 Рік тому +1

      Well as we all know, anyone breaking into a home is classified by society as varmint 🫡 so the round should perform well as seen here. I would hate to be on the receiving end of a varmint round from a 5.56 or even a m855 green tip. ☠️

  • @godcurse9835
    @godcurse9835 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks! Definitely some life saving information in this one, frangible ammo in a carbine seems like a great option, you could probably get really short on the barrel too if it's only for home defense depending on the size of your home and property, don't really need to be landing shots at 500 meters under those circumstances.

  • @jmpetersrn
    @jmpetersrn 2 роки тому

    Going back through some of my favorite episodes. Over 648,000 subscribers! Love ya, Karl.

  • @billharvey9959
    @billharvey9959 5 років тому +84

    I accidentally shot them through the same hole

  • @LivingInColumbus
    @LivingInColumbus 3 роки тому +3

    Well done !! I'm a "frangible" convert for in home defense......

  • @BillHimmel
    @BillHimmel 3 роки тому

    Best Data on Overpenetration so far! Great work! Keep it up!

  • @philh2793
    @philh2793 3 роки тому

    Very educational with excellent visual examples and comparisons!!! Thank you!!!!!!!

  • @jonwm01
    @jonwm01 5 років тому +3

    I was thinking the same thing about the surgeon being pissed lol! Also someone else is gonna be pissed that their catch rag is now shot full of holes.!! Keep up the great info guys!!

  • @turdcurd6063
    @turdcurd6063 3 роки тому +15

    I have the same exact towels, now I know their not bullet proof.

    • @TheJeremyKentBGross
      @TheJeremyKentBGross 2 роки тому

      Good to know. That knowledge may save your life in an emergency.

  • @danielmanly7537
    @danielmanly7537 5 років тому

    The knowledge / information that you provide is greatly appreciated here in the PNW.

  • @HelplmAlive
    @HelplmAlive 5 років тому

    About bloody time for round 2. Good stuff!

  • @nelson0110
    @nelson0110 5 років тому +48

    😆 this isn’t the 70’s, he’s says. Karl your the awesome! Haha

    • @JK-ug7rm
      @JK-ug7rm 5 років тому

      we arent wearing terrycloth either. rather see a cotton tshirt used.

    • @don0295
      @don0295 5 років тому

      JK 241 it’s still cotton like most clothes. Plus how much of a difference does a cotton terry cloth make vs a cotton t shirt?

  • @matty101a
    @matty101a 5 років тому +21

    I've always liked my HD set up. Steel door that open up into a steel cage that traps anyone who makes it through the steel door. From there I have an M-134 set up behind a sandbag wall that I can meat grind the cage animals with. From there I have a dead mans switch on me that will detonate the 1000 lbs of Tannerite I have stock piled in my basement. Its a layered defense that I feel is a decent escalation of force

    • @drkushajagadeesh6347
      @drkushajagadeesh6347 5 років тому +1

      Decent enough! 😂

    • @antidulvian666
      @antidulvian666 5 років тому

      @@badraccoon333 right?! 😄

    • @TheJeremyKentBGross
      @TheJeremyKentBGross 2 роки тому

      Hmm. That's a pretty good suggestion. I'll take two, in case I need a backup, or want to look cool firing one in each hand.

  • @peregrinussolutionsllc6010
    @peregrinussolutionsllc6010 4 роки тому +1

    Great setup and demonstration. This test was very eye opening! I did not know about these new (to me at least) 556 varmint rounds or realize all the downsides to a home defense shotgun prior to this video. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and experience through such great content!

  • @davidstuck2866
    @davidstuck2866 3 роки тому +1

    great video! something occurred to me after the 3rd bullet got stopped by the 2nd layer of drywall. if you left about a 2-3" gap on the bottom of the 2nd layer of drywall, it would be very easy to retrieve the bullet that got stopped by it. and you could show it to viewers.

  • @tackytrooper
    @tackytrooper 5 років тому +27

    Outstanding work here Karl!
    I recommend you sell a "swing it around and hit it from the other side" t-shirt. :D

    • @shanek6582
      @shanek6582 5 років тому +1

      tackytrooper I’d buy one.

  • @donprater6944
    @donprater6944 3 роки тому +3

    The loaded one within reach 👌

  • @DSjockey
    @DSjockey 3 роки тому

    Thanks very much for doing this, I had not seen tests on about 4 of the of the ammo types you tested

  • @georgeherod4252
    @georgeherod4252 3 роки тому +1

    I would never have believed a high velocity 5.56 round would stop inside that block. You blew my mind

  • @cameronmccoy5051
    @cameronmccoy5051 5 років тому +46

    Bill Burr needs to show this to the gun store guy trying to sell him a shotgun for “the Spread”

    • @oddish4352
      @oddish4352 3 роки тому +3

      A shotgun is Ok if you use the right rounds. OO Buck is favored by military and law enforcement because it can kill at 50m. For up close and personal against humans, #4 buck is the saner choice. You get 24+ wounds instead of 9, and way less penetration.

    • @cameronmccoy5051
      @cameronmccoy5051 3 роки тому

      @@oddish4352 i think its ok if it is what you have available, but I think there are better options if you can get them.

    • @oddish4352
      @oddish4352 3 роки тому

      @@cameronmccoy5051 Ammo selection is always a big deal. There's probably 5.56 and 9mm rounds that would punch through drywall, and I think there's a polymer tipped 45 that won't clog.

    • @Akguy545762
      @Akguy545762 3 роки тому +1

      @@oddish4352 yeah I use #4 buck. FBI test show it to be about the best way to go. Be careful #4 buck is different than the #4 bird shot you see at all the stores. It can be confusing especially for new shooters.

    • @oddish4352
      @oddish4352 3 роки тому +2

      @@Akguy545762 I know, and I'm careful. #3 Buck is also Ok, and the industry standard for 20 ga users. A 20 pellet load has the same throw weight and velocity as a law enforcement 12 ga OO load. And makes 11 more holes in the target.

  • @JohnDoe-du6yi
    @JohnDoe-du6yi 3 роки тому +6

    The problem with 556 is in a confined space the overpressure and noise.

    • @jethrob258
      @jethrob258 3 роки тому

      Yeah if you miss you definitely throw a shock wave at their ears along with big flash. Also the noise gets your neighbors attention. WP addresses this idea about silencers in home defense

    • @ronwilliams329
      @ronwilliams329 3 роки тому +3

      ​@@jethrob258 WP brings up some good points but I and tons of others don't buy the silencer line. I've been in the same situations he spoke of but for even more years and I'm forced to protect what hearing I have left. Constant ringing since 03/2007 and no signs it will stop. Handgun/Rifle within arms reach of my bed and both are canned. Cannot afford to lose any more of what I have left.

    • @asdfghjk2933
      @asdfghjk2933 2 роки тому

      Either go with a SBR + can or keep a pair of electronic hearing pro next to your rifle.

  • @TheAferguson381
    @TheAferguson381 3 роки тому

    Thank you for taking the time to do this. I appreciate the knowledge. Meat ribs/pork or not, I don't care what you use, it was close enough to know what to use without putting your family at risk.

  • @dmack346
    @dmack346 3 роки тому

    Great content. I'm picking up my AR and I wanted to know the best ammo for home defense and you answered my question. Thank you.

  • @wolfy07ro
    @wolfy07ro 5 років тому +5

    This was educative. Thank you for the work you put out for us.
    On the other hand, what do you think about HPBT projectiles from 223 rifle?

    • @TacticalRifleman
      @TacticalRifleman  5 років тому +4

      They are very accurate. However, they do not expand consistently

  • @sbrking6380
    @sbrking6380 3 роки тому +4

    "The surgeons gonna hate you. Great performance"

  • @jerrya6855
    @jerrya6855 3 роки тому +2

    that interceptor ammo slaps.
    going to get a few boxes for home defense.

    • @TacticalRifleman
      @TacticalRifleman  3 роки тому +2

      Pine Valley Munitions also makes great Frangible ammo. Use code TR5 to save 5% off everything on their website. TR

  • @drunkenmoosecorp8878
    @drunkenmoosecorp8878 4 роки тому

    Great video, gives a lot to think about for home defense.

  • @louishuelsman6698
    @louishuelsman6698 3 роки тому +3

    Don't forget the New n Improved high-tech fleas bullet stop!!!! To go with the 6 layers of denim!!!!!

  • @ericmartin2470
    @ericmartin2470 3 роки тому +3

    i use #3 20 Gauge for many reasons one of which is for the limited over-pen.

    • @oddish4352
      @oddish4352 3 роки тому +1

      And it has the same throw weight and velocity as a 12 gauge reduced recoil law enforcement round, but makes 11 more holes.

  • @JamesgnuoY1
    @JamesgnuoY1 2 роки тому

    This is an AWESOME Video. I loaded my AR-15 out with soft lead tip rounds for this very reason in a home defense scenario because it just made sense! I do keep follow on mags with green tips for any external to the home threats. Maybe that is too much, but hey, better to have and not need than need and not have. Again, Awesome video!!!!

  • @siciliancapeverde4646
    @siciliancapeverde4646 3 роки тому

    Great video brother. Thanks for the great information.

  • @worddunlap
    @worddunlap 3 роки тому +9

    The Paul Harrell meat target is ideal but...

  • @OGsDangerShow
    @OGsDangerShow 5 років тому +8

    The only good thing about my daughters growing up and moving out of the house is that we no longer have to worry about injuring friendlies. I have two shotguns, a rifle and two pistols nearby and anyone outside the bedroom at night is an insurgent. 😎👍

    • @waqidj
      @waqidj 4 роки тому +1

      Officer Gregg be careful. I woke up this morning to someone in my house. It was my ex looking for the kids backpack. Thank god I was not ready to just shoot the first thing that moved.

    • @stever8776
      @stever8776 4 роки тому

      I don't want to shoot the drunk from next door that came into the wrong house.
      But..... Someone could scare the heck out of you that way. So....WTF
      And yes this has happened in LV

    • @Abcdefghijllmnop
      @Abcdefghijllmnop 4 роки тому

      Hope nobody throws this psycho a surprise party
      This is the overkill mindset that is going to get our guns taken away

  • @takashi4161
    @takashi4161 5 років тому

    Appreciate the video Karl. Info is much appreciated.

  • @djk91lx28
    @djk91lx28 5 років тому +2

    Thanks for the info Carl. Good to know. I will be purchasing some frangible ammo at the gun show this weekend. Have a great weekend. 🍻🇺🇸

  • @MIAthe305
    @MIAthe305 5 років тому +14

    As someone who’s studying to be a surgeon. That frangible stuff is a nightmare

    • @3nertia
      @3nertia 5 років тому

      Wouldn't the ammo with "petals" that break off be just as bad? Still lots of veins/arteries and shit to close up, no?

    • @The_John_Galt
      @The_John_Galt 5 років тому +1

      Trocar's

    • @MIAthe305
      @MIAthe305 5 років тому +2

      3nertia they have individually larger cavities and might be deeper but they are also easier to fish out and then plug. Like picking 3 big rocks out of a bucket of sand, but if I give you 15 small rocks you gota do a lot more digging thru that bucket

    • @3nertia
      @3nertia 5 років тому

      @@MIAthe305 Feels like they'd just be absorbed into the body in the case of frangible rounds (based on what they're made of). I dunno, something like G2 RIP[OUT] rounds seem to do a lot of damage and leave a lot of really nasty shrapnel

    • @arumatai
      @arumatai 5 років тому +3

      i'm more interested about the bullet types the mortitian considers a nightmare...

  • @thateffinguy2422
    @thateffinguy2422 3 роки тому +33

    "Theres a plethera of 9mm rounds out there"
    Goes to gun shops in 2020: "Huh??"

  • @brianb3910
    @brianb3910 4 роки тому

    Thanks for all you do and your service!

  • @jimolson1363
    @jimolson1363 5 років тому

    Great data! Thanks Karl!!

  • @steffenjespersen247
    @steffenjespersen247 3 роки тому +7

    Not everything needs to be Pauls Meat Target with high tech fleece bullet stop™.
    That clear ballistic setup with cloth and drywall gives a good visual representation.
    Those two .223 seems super effective, massive damage, no passthrough and possible to make super quick follow up shots, compared to a shotgun.
    Totally agree, this is properly the best & most practical, home defense weapon if bad guys are trying to get in.

  • @BreakAndRestore
    @BreakAndRestore 5 років тому +6

    You are correct about denim and disco for a USA example. However, what if the home invaders are Canadian? That is a multi layer full denim ensemble!
    Thanks Karl, awesome work as always!

    • @metaller_alex
      @metaller_alex 5 років тому

      How dare you ? Canadians can't be home invaders ! They love cats ! ;)

    • @dashcammer4322
      @dashcammer4322 3 місяці тому

      Goose down needs to be factored in there somewhere.

  • @armedaustrian974
    @armedaustrian974 4 роки тому

    Karl you are the best never stop that kind of videos !

  • @codyekholm6795
    @codyekholm6795 5 років тому

    Love the video. Awesome and informative as always. If you do another part of this series, I would love to see what happens if you were to miss the bad guy, and end up hitting the wall. Keep up the great and informative work

    • @TacticalRifleman
      @TacticalRifleman  5 років тому +1

      We did a video on just that topic: ua-cam.com/video/7VeqqNuQU_4/v-deo.html

  • @Gadgetmawombo
    @Gadgetmawombo 4 роки тому +9

    Id like to see #4 buckshot and birdshot tried for this. I've seen people say #4 buck is the good happy medium between lethality and not penetrating walls.

    • @jimb6087
      @jimb6087 3 роки тому +1

      I would also like to see that. Always heard birdshot was the way to go for home defense. #00 buckshot is good for breaching doors, but has too much collateral damage.

    • @Lexicologist1971
      @Lexicologist1971 3 роки тому +1

      Paul Harrel has a comparison video.

    • @Me-hv9fk
      @Me-hv9fk 2 роки тому

      No4 is too light.

    • @Me-hv9fk
      @Me-hv9fk 2 роки тому

      No 4 is not suitable. Better off with 00 or 000. You never know what your attacker will be wearing etc.

    • @asdfghjk2933
      @asdfghjk2933 2 роки тому

      @@Me-hv9fk #1 is better than 00 in many ways, but I agree that #4 is getting on the lighter side.

  • @davidhochstetler4068
    @davidhochstetler4068 5 років тому +9

    Glad you talked about hollow points filling the hole. Many cheaper hollow points and even some pricier ones will do this frequently. Do your research folks.

    • @lylecaudill1446
      @lylecaudill1446 5 років тому +1

      Precisely why I use a proven solid.

    • @davidhochstetler4068
      @davidhochstetler4068 5 років тому +3

      Lyle Caudill proven solid? Like solid point? It makes a hole but I wouldn’t carry it. If nothing else the hollow point on a bad day will act like a solid. On a good day it will open up much bigger.

    • @3nertia
      @3nertia 5 років тому +2

      I'm liking the performance I see from the polymer-tipped hollowpoints so far (in demos like these)

    • @davidhochstetler4068
      @davidhochstetler4068 5 років тому +1

      3nertia that’s what I load for my kit and what I hunt with. Cheaper than TAP, very accurate. I also carry a mag of steel core just in case, but use 55gr Hornady for most cases.

    • @davidhawkins847
      @davidhawkins847 5 років тому

      Same here. Might have been nice to add in Critical Defense round(.223 & .45) for comparison to standard hollow point. That's also why I prefer ballistic tip over open tip rounds.

  • @paws057
    @paws057 5 років тому

    Great video Karl....Thanks!

  • @johnmassey2309
    @johnmassey2309 4 роки тому

    Karl as usual you have enlightened me again. Picked up some inceptor ammo because small 380s don't feed hollow points well. Inceptor ammo works well and I had not even heard of it until you told me. The woman who demanded 380 loves it. Thanks again partner.

  • @aomaggots-
    @aomaggots- 5 років тому +4

    F. Your channel is so good man. I wish more people knew about it.

    • @dougbunyard2724
      @dougbunyard2724 5 років тому

      Tell everyone.. I do. And I completely agree. Solid folks putting out great info!

    • @TacticalRifleman
      @TacticalRifleman  5 років тому

      Thanks Doug. You gonna come shoot next Sunday?

    • @dougbunyard2724
      @dougbunyard2724 5 років тому

      @@TacticalRifleman Man that sounds good . The 14th?

    • @TacticalRifleman
      @TacticalRifleman  5 років тому

      Yep.

  • @66ECHO
    @66ECHO 5 років тому +3

    Absolutely the best video of yours for me. Very enlightening. I use the fragmentation ammo & was questioning if I should use commonly used hollow points for self defense. Thank you.

    • @TacticalRifleman
      @TacticalRifleman  5 років тому

      Thanks for watching, TR

    • @TacticalRifleman
      @TacticalRifleman  5 років тому

      Thanks for watching, TR

    • @JackManiacky
      @JackManiacky 5 років тому

      You should use the ammo that meets the FBIs guidelines, not one that doesn't meet the 12 inch minimum penetration standard in calibrated gel and can't even do it in uncalibrated clear gel which typically shows greater penetration than the real stuff.

    • @TacticalRifleman
      @TacticalRifleman  5 років тому +1

      Not using FBI guidelines. Mine. My Channel. Watch or don't. My point is that the FBI guild lines are NOT for home defense. I want people to think outside the norm. Thanks for watching, TR

    • @JackManiacky
      @JackManiacky 5 років тому

      @@TacticalRifleman fair enough. For the record I think your channel is great. I consider you an expert at what you do and you're a great teacher too, I just disagree on this video. Nothing personal

  • @curtwhite876
    @curtwhite876 5 років тому

    Lots of great points here. Thanks, Karl!

  • @colenorthway8578
    @colenorthway8578 3 роки тому +1

    the 300 blackout close quarters round going 2600 fps out of a 10.5 in barrel is another great choice.

  • @matthayward7889
    @matthayward7889 5 років тому +14

    16:04
    - fingers hole -
    “Yeahhh, sexy”

  • @anchorbait6662
    @anchorbait6662 5 років тому +8

    Damn that's alot of fresh gel blocks.

    • @anchorbait6662
      @anchorbait6662 5 років тому +2

      @Chad Hulsizer hopefully you have a massive vat and don't have to melt them down one at a time. Ha thanks for sharing. Cheers

    • @anchorbait6662
      @anchorbait6662 5 років тому +2

      @Chad Hulsizer thanks for sharing that, I hadn't thought about it like that. I definitely would love to see a video about the process. Thanks

  • @dilorenzopiero5162
    @dilorenzopiero5162 2 роки тому

    I never get tired of watching this video... 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @dirtysouthhc2936
    @dirtysouthhc2936 2 роки тому

    Fine demonstration sir thank you! Cheers from Tn

  • @icaboy
    @icaboy 4 роки тому +3

    Your voice is grating.
    I am from TN.
    You know more than me and I appreciate it!
    You are probably my favorite gun channel.

  • @crafty714
    @crafty714 3 роки тому +3

    My first thought, when the sh!t hits the fan, I hope I'm able to grab whatever is loaded,, having time to deal with the threat, while at home, weather I'm asleep, or watchin Tactical Rifleman. In this day and times, no telling what a law abiding citizen, will have to deal with?

  • @joehelvey5794
    @joehelvey5794 2 роки тому +1

    This was impressive, don’t know why I haven’t seen your videos in my feed. Earned my sub dude, thx.

  • @Aikibiker1
    @Aikibiker1 5 років тому

    Thanks for the vid and answering the fans questions after the last wall video.

  • @HelplmAlive
    @HelplmAlive 5 років тому +3

    The denim test was originally for fighting against Canadians. ;)

  • @SouthernGround
    @SouthernGround 5 років тому +9

    I request all my home invaders be naked because I am to cheap to replace all my Speer gold dot.

    • @SW-ii5gg
      @SW-ii5gg 3 роки тому

      You could make a lot of money reselling them now, I don't know if you can find a suitable replacement though.

  • @nd1irish901
    @nd1irish901 5 років тому

    ..great video especially the explanation that you provided...truly appreciate the knowledge sharing...

  • @lanceelliott3010
    @lanceelliott3010 5 років тому +1

    Great work on the video. I am a oddball in that I prefer the 40 s&w and I use plain old 55 grain soft points for home defense.

    • @toki89666
      @toki89666 3 роки тому +1

      Soft points would be much better than frangible for HD. This Tactical Rifleman guy is suspect anyways.
      In a few comments above this some guy said he "preferred rock salt for shotgun ammo" and ask TR what he thought of that.
      TR said "Rock Salt is fine",
      An