5.56x45 AR15 AMMO Test!...Soft Point vs FMJ!

Testing some soft point and m193 full metal jacket 5.56 ammo. Are these good options for self-defense or hunting? Heavy clothing ballistic gel test using a 16" Palmetto State Armory AR15.
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[@A_Brit]

I prefer the clothing test. I really don't think it'll matter with rifle rounds, but if it did I'd want to know immediately.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👍

[@mrwayne5158]

You dont have to worry about clothing, there are no average layers of clothes that can stop or deform a 5.56 55 grain bullet traveling at 3100fps.

[@coltenswindle3827]

Might as well keep the consistency. That’s why we love this channel so much anyways

[@phild9813]

There are lots of bare gel tests out there. I like adding the clothing for a different element.

[@kdaltex]

You shoot a perp with anything it'll hurt them and make them run or stop.

[@rob6850]

Dude, you rock! These have been on clearance on PSA, and no one else has a test on them.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yeah, I bought a ton of em.😎👊

[@colewarweg8594]

Another great test! You should do the AAC 75g BTHP and see how that compares in the gel to those soft points. Interested to see how a soft point compares to that Hornady HP projectile

[@Lexicologist1971]

We have mountains of them at our store. I may yet get some when I'm not snagging 308 Critical Defense rounds.

[@mikeyoung4231]

Buy all sp Load only sp

[@Normjohanson]

Decent house load

[@bobgaylord8883]

I really like the clothing barriers. I think it simulates "real life" projectile performance more accurately, unless, of course, you're defending yourself in a nudist camp........

[@joejohnson4183]

A more accurate clothing barrier would be to replace the denim with t-shirt material and a hoodie .

[@ToolsandTargets]

You gotta watch them naked ones. They're slippery!

[@TheTruth-sd8ey]

I agree. What i would also like to see is the "huge winter bad guy" scenatio test. A 10% calibrated gel with layers of winter clothing to simulate a huge 300 lbs attacker wearing thick winter clothing. That'd be interesting to see the penetration of common 5.56 defense loads.

[@thatsmytwocents4372]

@@TheTruth-sd8ey Never seen any clothing .556 didn’t fly right thru. Usually tumbles and fragments,so it doesn’t need to be anything special. Tools, can you weigh in here ???

[@Sherman62]

Good call. I too prefer to stick with soft points for self-defense. A couple of notable points: The velocity of the rounds is, at most, under 3000 fps. Velocity and energy are well under the frequently claimed numbers of 3200 fps and 1200 ft/lb energy. The FMJs yaw LATE as they are known to do and this only gets worse as the range increases and velocity drops. They also deviate from the intended path which is not ideal. Engineered expanding bullets perform more consistently, which is why they are preferred for hunting. The advantage for self-defense is similar. My preferred load is the Hornady 55gr flat base SP loaded to about the same velocity from a 16" bbl as your test SPs. This is a high .223 level load. The brass, and I'm sure the rifle, are much less abused by this load than full power 5.56 loads. The results are the perfect amount of penetration by my reckoning and excellent consistency of performance.

[@largelarry2126]

I'm impressed with both of them The FMJ works much better than you would think for entry level ammo. You need to be doing a lot more testing on 223/5.56. You produce a lot of good data for a hillbilly in a fancy hat.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. I've got quite a few different 5.56/.223 rounds to test.😎👍

[@johnpoole8321]

@@ToolsandTargets Rock on brother!

[@CharacterMatterz]

I do like that hat....

[@carsonhunt4642]

This is precisely why most people say round type does not matter for 5.56. All ammo variants are “self defense” lol. (Only one that matters is penetrators if need that).

[@davidjernigan7576]

I have a feeling those 5.56 don't care about your heavy clothing barrier, or your feelings.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Facts!

[@richardholcomb2878]

It's nice to see a review of 5.56 without someone trying to sell ya something. And from a 16" barrel, too.

[@ToolsandTargets]

I gotta start doing some more rifle stuff.😎👍

[@mdbrowne9115]

Thank you for testing those soft points. I have 300 on the way but they have not arrived yet. That expansion was great. Should be a great Coyote and self defense round.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Nice. I bought quite a few of em myself.😎👍

[@steelpunisher6944]

Nice! Both were impressive for sure. I’m right there with you. If I could only have one rifle it would be an AR in 5.56. Like you said jack of all trades. I do love my other calibers in the platform but good ole 556 just gets it done. I love these rifle tests. I’d keep the cloth imho. 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@billdubois56]

Another great jelly test Brotha .. an AR is next in line , after I pay off my 692 Tracker ..

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate ya, brother!😎👊

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@Dwayne7834]

I would prefer the soft point over the FMJ . Especially for self defense or hunting. Thanks for the gel test.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Agreed.😎👍

[@kevinroberts781]

I'd rather have a round that spins like crazy in the subject and dumps it's load where I put it. We need to make this a self defense round.

[@homersaypian3798]

For the 16” I’d pick the Gold Dot or Federal Fusion. Now for 10.3” I use Hornady Frontier 62gr. soft point. All that being said XM193 is what I’d keep the most of just for general purpose.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Plenty of good choices for 5.56/.223 for sure.😎👍

[@ratroute8238]

I always thought soft point would be more reliable out of shorter barrels and it is nice to see such good expansion. Thanks for the test!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.

[@kirkmooneyham]

I remember seeing detail drawings from the Dr. Fackler "Wound Ballistics Institute" (probably not the correct name) testing way, way back. Those tracks in your blocks looked just like the detail drawings that were made from their testing. That tells me that your testing is valid, and that even after all these years, the characteristics of 5.56x45mm ammo really haven't changed. It's a known quantity which is a good thing. Great work, your channel is the best for ammo tests.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Appreciate that.😎👍

[@albundy06]

PSA. Damn near all soft points will work. It's damn near impossible to screw up in 223/556. If you know where it's going/ your rifle shoots decent groups with it,. When it hits gel or a target in anything that a civilian would use for self defense,. It's going to work. Cheap pmc bronze,. This stuff etc. It's going to work.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Very true. The speed almost forces em to do well.

[@keithtate1241]

They both look like they would get the job done but I like the soft point because of the unpredictability of the FMJ. Thanks for the video and have a great evening 😊.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Nasty stuff for sure.😎👍

[@charlesmullins3238]

Loadin 77gr matchings now and out my 16” carbine they settle in around 2500fps before pressure signs and I’m tryin 5 different powders..I can’t get near box velocities from 16” barrel..try some 55gr blitzkings..shot .43” along with 60gr v max that done almost as good..

[@charlesmullins3238]

62gr green tip run round 3k muzzle from 16” for reference

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@chriswalsh9989]

Very cool video, and i like the clothing on the block in my opinion. Glad to see a test on those soft points. I would love to see a test on the federal 62 grain fusion round in 5.56 and see what your results are.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. I'll see what I can dig up.😎👍

[@paulmoss7940]

I can tell you the Fusion rock in a .223 on deer and slay in an '06 on deer and bear.

[@tylerwill5250]

Have we done a 77g open tip/hollow point test yet?

[@jamesJohnson-qe4gw]

seriously this guy is a legend. *I had no idea how much work youve put in sir ty for your time

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate that!😎👊

[@williamclark755]

I picked up a Ruger 556 2022! Great rifle. Excellent video and testing 🦅🇺🇸

[@TheTruth-sd8ey]

Which model? MPR or HB? I just picked MPR version in 1:8. Great rifle, just don't know the production year.

[@ToolsandTargets]

The couple of Ruger AR's I have, have been great.😎👍

[@chretired]

Another awesome Tools test for ius to enjoy. Stick with the clothing barrier and maybe on some of the rifle test try a hard barrier as well. Results are as I expected. Just proves you don't want to be on the receiving end of any of these rounds. Those FMJ's did exactly what my DI said they'd do. Go in one place and exit somewhere totally unexpected. All the whole doing significant damage along the way. You be the man Tools. Really appreciate all your time and effort to turn out these always very useful test. Be vigilant and always be safe my friend, I'd rather die on my feet then live on my knees.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. 5.56 is some mean little stuff.

[@markthe2nd741]

I like the gel tests with the cloth layers. I also love the AR platform and I even have a few boxes of both kinds of ammo you tested. Really like your AR too!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Appreciate that.😎👍

[@forZa-intenZa]

Another excellent test. Always use soft points for home defense. Soft points expand consistently and reliably creating larger wound channels than full metal jackets while at the same time not over penetrating. Full metal jackets specially in .22 cal AR15 platforms can sometimes just poke small holes and zip right through the body which you do not want in a home defense situation. You want to neutralize quickly and efficiently.

[@pewpewTN]

I've been messing around with a lot of different 5.56/.223 stuff. Varmagedon, Hog Hammer, Silver Tip & whatever Hornady calls those super fast 35 grain lead free bullets. Still haven't tried any soft points. M193 should always be really close to 3k FPS in a 16". M193 at good velocity has the same problem as actual full power 5.7x28 in gel. It tumbles like crazy, makes a nasty wound cavity, but tumbles out of the block.

[@ToolsandTargets]

I'm sure this would be 3k at the muzzle.😎👍

[@scottstewart5784]

There goes the argument that soft points lose too much weight compared to a tube of toothpaste (FMJ). I bought a sh*t-ton of Federal brown box mil-spec 62 gr soft-points when I found a good price. Wonder if their fragspansion is more controlled?

[@ToolsandTargets]

Hmmm. Might be with the extra weight.

[@rogerray2545]

Brother I've been wondering about those solved point 55 6 Very impressive

[@ToolsandTargets]

Good stuff.😎👍

[@johnnyv.223]

Lord have mercy on a boy from down in the boondocks 🤠👍 Great comparison as always, Tools. I'd be hard-pressed to find a name as cool as "Dog-faced pony-soldier" for one of my rigs that survived the awful boating accident. 😢 Thanks for this one!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you again, my friend!😎👊

[@gort4016]

Interesting video T&T. I was surprised that the FMJ didn't penetrate farther, but like you said - they are unpredictable.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.

[@RimfireRanger]

I don’t carry a rifle for defense but I do use 5.56/.223 for prairie dog hunting. The soft points are my preferred bullets for that task. Mainly because you get more of the energy released sooner with the soft point and it will send the prairie dogs flying, where as the FMJs will sometimes just poke a small hole in them because it doesn’t start tumbling yet by the time it exits so they will just fall down and you don’t really know if you hit them or not unless you actually go out there and look for them

[@joemama69448]

I remember doing some pest control on a family friends property and the .223 would tear varmints in half. Rabbits, squirrels, maybe a couple gophers didn't stand a chance.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@miker9043]

Another good one Tools ! i am amazed at how much weight the fmj lost! i definitely would use the soft points for hunting and self defense , stuff is devastating ! i like the clothing tests better than bare gel .

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@DevinAlden]

You should test the winchester 223 64 gr deer season xp sometime. Alwags been curious to see how those so

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👍

[@jedediahsibley3355]

Another awesome gel test! I prefer the clothing myself. Great content brother!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. 😎👍

[@hoffpbass]

I've been going with Boat Tail Hollow Point rounds recently as they are cheaper than VMax for coyotes. That point collapses and then it tumbles, but FMJ will probably tumble most of the time anyway. But I have some PSP too. I probably use suspected distance to determine which I take in the field. Cool video Tools. Appreciate the hard work. Glad you saved an entire gel block on this. Hopefully gave you a chance for another test before going home.

[@Aenima308]

You try the Hornady boat tail HP? Icr the grain but they’re great

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. I did get another pretty good rifle test done on the other end.

[@hoffpbass]

@@Aenima308 not specially. I've just been buying online mostly, and 69gn BTHP seem to be a norm. I don't know of they are Hornady prokectiles or not, but I know the VMax projectiles are from them.

[@380master9]

Hell no you crazy as hell keep that clothing barrier right where it's at. And please do a review of the extreme chaos bullet or controlled chaos I forget the name The maximum expansion ones is a wesome

[@ToolsandTargets]

😆😆😆

[@paulfrevert3662]

The AR platform is the cats meow. I have a few in different calibers and like them all

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yessir 😎👊

[@Nickrioblanco1]

I think always using layers of on the gel test is a better idea, because when you don't use it you're always wondering if it would have made a difference. I personally believe the AR15 is better with the 277 Wolverine. Unfortunately it has not become popular. I hope maybe that will change.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Never even heard of it.

[@Nickrioblanco1]

@@ToolsandTargets It is a .277 bullet on a necked up 5.56 case. Created by Mark Kexel of Mad Dog Weapons Systems around 2015 as a proprietary cartridge.

[@Eduardojr01]

Adoro também a plataforma AR , tenho um no calibre 556 x45. Parabéns pelo vídeo 👏

[@ToolsandTargets]

É um rifle muito capaz e facilmente consertado se necessário.😎👍

[@Paladin1873]

Overpenetration does not appear to be an issue with either bullet design and both performed well. I'm glad you chose 25 yards for your test because that seems like a practical distance for defense against man or beast, and one the courts might be willing to accept. I'd choose the FMJ since it is proven to feed reliably in any rifle and costs less.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@carsonhunt4642]

I’m surprised you’re only one who mentioned that. It’s the only jam I ever get on properly maintained rifles , is a bullet catching on the feed ramp. Fmj seems to run fine, soft point and other various types catch more often.

[@leslieshepperd9850]

Those M193 rounds were designed to be shot through a 20 inch barrel (M16) . At around 3200 f.p.s. those will tumble and come apart. That extra 200 f.p.s. velocity makes a big difference.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Apparently someone forgot to tell Federal because they don't even claim those velocities on the box.

[@Bob-lq9ys]

Great test, I have been kind of looking for a jelly test using 556/223, I start looking then get side-tracked LOL, Thank You

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@scarifrougeone7225]

Great test and commentary. Outstanding test management and control buddy. 5.56mm rules. FRAGTASTIC!! Love the 5.56mm testing as always. I like the rifle rest through the bare gelly. The SP’s are a great round. Anyway, thanks sharing. Outstanding. Be safe. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@ScottSmith-jn1jo]

I agree: 5.56 with M193 spec 55 grain is my all-purpose SHTF choice.

[@380master9]

Lehigh the fence controlled chaos

[@Mike_858]

Great test, shooting gel that far away, aligning everything and get proper results is not easy - could you do 69 and 77 grain BTHP match bullets some time in the future? I heard they expand very violently

[@ToolsandTargets]

Should be able to handle that. Thank you sir.😎👍

[@allenbolen9705]

Personally I love the heavy clothing test! Love ❤️ that rifle 😵‍💫🤩 soft point for me unless I’m shootings through barriers.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@garrettschienschang4399]

Nice test. Would like to see something similar with a heavier round if you could as I keep Winchester 64grain jsp in mine and I’ve heard 77 is also a popular weight. Great video as always.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👍

[@bobsmoot2392]

HELP!!! I'm trapped in a loop. Everytime I'm done wating one of your awesome videos, I glance over at the side collum and see another one, I just HAVE TO WATCH!

[@ronaldbarnes8302]

Enjoy the rifle tests Tools! Have some SP’s but my go to is the 193. Thanks for the video!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@chrisclements460]

Sir, you have perhaps the best ammo reviews that I have seen! Thanks for all the great info.

[@Peter-jo3sc]

Just bought some Fed 5.56 55 grn for first time . Your content help me of what to expect. Thanks brother.

[@judge4321]

Definitely need the fabric .

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👍

[@shanepitzer4126]

One thing is clearly illustrated in your test. With a 16" AR, there is really no great need for specialty ammo for general purpose use or defense. The 55gr SP would work as well as anything for defensive ammo. The ball too for that matter.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yep

[@ram218313]

both rounds are devastating, as always thanks for sharing your results

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@ToddB-hp4iw]

Please keep the Heavy Clothing tests, please! TY for your content!

[@ToddB-hp4iw]

PS. Most any current JHP can perform in Bare. HC tends to separate the wheat from the chaff a little more.

[@mot0rhe4d40]

Figured those Federal 5.56 SP rounds would do good. Be picking some up shortly.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yeah, I figured so too so I took a chance and bought quite a bit.

[@texasrex2222]

This was pretty neat seeing the different results and a great reminder of how effective this cartridge is for a lot of needs, including self defense! I wouldn't feel underequipped with either round. I bought a bunch of the Winchester Deer Season XP 64gr and the equivalent from Hornady, because the shelves were full of the stuff last time I went. Never can go wrong with a big can of ball, though!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yessir. Most stuff coming out the end of an AR is pretty potent.😎👍

[@curtishill5172]

The way this dude talks... Love it😂😂

[@randyduncan795]

And the winner for household defense...300BLK! Know anyone with one of those? But if you have at least a 16" tube 5.56 is nice. The FMJ will defeat some armor. Ten percent is a lot. I'd expect more from the SP at the higher velocity. Thanks for the great testing!

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@kenworland1865]

Keep the clothing barrier! Critters and bad guys aren't gel! lol! Nice test my man! 👊👍

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👍

[@williamgaines9784]

At that range, NOBODY will be saying "Please sir, may I have another" for either of those.😮 I would prefer the SP as it starts its damage earlier on, but would not fret if all I had were the 193s.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yeah, either one is a whole lotta hurt.

[@rogerray2545]

Soft point damn spell check

[@3gunshooter60]

I agree about the AR15 tools. I might have one or so. I can not confirm or deny. Great ammo test. Thank you sir.

[@choppermike3329]

Another great day at the range. Thank you sir!😎👍🏻

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@doubled3120]

Keep the barrier incorporated in your tests. Soft points are much more consistent and have immediate expansion. On the other hand, FMJ's are too inconsistent. On this test, they were halfway through the block before they started to tumble. If you are using FMJ for self defense, tumbling might not occur before the bullet exists. Can you afford to take the chance? Great test as always.

[@bruceatwell6031]

I appreciate this video. I really love the pistol ammo tests and comparisons, I watch all of them. I was hoping to see an AR 15 ammo comparison too, so thank you.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Plenty more on the way.😎👍

[@dennislydon-dt4mq]

Wow, I hope the PMC Bronze 55 gr. SP has an immediate wound cavity like that, so now I’m really curious about the PMC. I’d like to see bare gel, and barrier of clothing. Love your videos, dialogue and your editing. Hell, I’d send some ammunition to test if I new how, or what the law is.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Appreciate that. I'll definitely grab some this week.😎👍

[@BLACKRIFLEREVIEWS]

I prefer the 20" & 24" Barrels due to the velocity loss in the shorter barrels AR-15 ,AR-10s as the were designed to be 20" for the M16 & THE 22 " for the M14.

[@randyhavard6084]

It's hard to argue with either of those results

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yessir

[@timrobinson6573]

Both seem like they would get the job done but I would have expected fragmentation from something that is a M193 clone

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@gemini740961]

Thanks Brian really appreciate you getting to this one.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Absolutely.😎👍

[@joeyphillips1181]

I love 55 grain soft points I use speer & federal premium "tactical" and PMC bronze all are pretty darn good defensive loads in 223 also have some FMJ & heavy OTM loads but I really depend on the speer 55 grain soft points the most and the PMC soft points are cheap but still work about like the stuff in the video did

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yeah, I think anything you sling downrange in 5.56/.223 is gonna do the trick.

[@TheTruth-sd8ey]

Nice. Finally someone who picks the most common AR barrel length of 16" for the test. Instead of 10.5" like the arfcom dude. Soft point did way better here. I prefer short or no neck to that long neck and unpredictability of fmj. BTW, may i ask what is your fav defense load for 223/5.56 (if you use this caliber)?

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. The Gold Dots are what I have loaded in it now.😎👍

[@justpray365]

Good thing you did the test with the clothing barrier. I saw a lot of deer last season wearing fleece, denim, and at least 2 T-shirts. Of course most of the bad guys still wear hoodies.

[@ToolsandTargets]

I usually check outside to see what the deer are wearing so I know what the weather is like.😆

[@azazelakira12]

This was a great test, I am glad you catch the second bullet. The performance on the HP is a great recipe for Self Defense

[@ToolsandTargets]

I have some more to test soon!😎👍

[@poisonPpaully]

Great video I’d like to see some 62 grain stuff or maybe 62 vs 64gr federal deer season

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate that 😎👍

[@armorist6570]

Cant wait for more of these rifle tests btw! Thank you for all your hard work, and keep em comin T&T!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate that!

[@randystockton624]

Prefer clothing....both rounds done what they were design to do... it's hard to find soft point 223, 556, because you can deer hunt with the soft point in Georgia... can't hunt with FMJ.... good video..

[@petemidwest1071]

Outstanding! Something about hydrostatic shock that gets your attention! Ballistic tips next please!🙏 Thanks for the vid brother!👍🏼😎

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yeah, you realize just how "weak" most handgun stuff is when you see a rifle test.

[@CookieMonster_1969]

I picked up a Diamondback DB15 the other day and will be going through your 5.56 testing videos now.👍

[@ToolsandTargets]

Nice. I have some more to test soon.😎👊

[@keithrichardson4333]

Awesome test. Did you ever test the hornady critical defense loads? 55 and 73 grain rounds are available.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Not in .223 yet. I did in .308.

[@wandahelmer1038]

Either works for me, other when white tail hunting, I like the. 77grn soft point, it gets it done too.

[@ToolsandTargets]

💥🦌💥

[@JR15A2]

Great test! I love the rifle tests, especially the 5.56 & 7.62 NATO rounds. I'm surprised the FMJ didn't fragment better at that distance and velocity. Perhaps they didn't use an actual M193 spec projectile in them.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Maybe I need to test some different manufacturers 193 against each other. I'd be willing to bet they all tumble. I have personally not seen a lot of fragmenting from fmj. 🤷‍♂️

[@JR15A2]

@@ToolsandTargets They will all tumble, but real US military spec M193 is designed to fragment when it does. Most of the stuff labeled and sold as 5.56 M193 that comes from the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant should be above 2600 or so fps. Winchester is currently running Lake City for the Army. Buffman Range tested some Winchester Q3131 M193 around 6 months ago that was hitting 3300 fps out of a 20" barrel like it should, so I bet that would make for an impressive gel test. IMI M193 from Israel is pretty good stuff too. I have a bunch of it, and when we shoot it at water jugs, it fragments nicely. Hornady Frontier 5.56 M193 is also loaded at Lake City.

[@l.a.3887]

Fantastic test I would go with the soft point also I like the clothing test myself grate job 👍

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@RL-RL]

Keep the"Heavy Clothing" barrier. If people are running around naked, just run and stay away!🤣

[@ToolsandTargets]

😂😂😂

[@djjd3027]

Definitely prefer the clothing test. Most testers use bare gel but you would never use this in defensive situation on someone without clothes. Unless they were using bath salts but that's a different story.

[@ToolsandTargets]

🤣🤣🤣

[@FrankH-d6x]

They still got these for 11.59/box at outdoor limited, think I’ll grab a few before they go up. Excellent video as always, thank you!

[@seanmccarty1176]

I use 55grain fmj for everything. Target, and self defense. It basically will tumble, fragment, then yaw every single time. M193 was good enough to 400 meters in vietnam, so it's good enough for you today.

[@TerminalM193]

Federal XM193 is my go to cartridge to stack for shtf type stuff. Great, consistent velocity with the best accuracy I've found when it comes to M193.

[@denniscraig6022]

I believe that testing with clothing, both light and heavy, would give a good test for self-defense. Good show, thanks

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👍

[@StephenRWilliams]

I don't mind either naked or clothed gel, just pick one and keep it consistent so we can compare apples. I look forward to see more videos you have a great foundation here.

[@angrysheepdog9744]

Soft-points are the most reliable design, no clogging, expand early unlike fmj (think Mogadishu), and will penetrate most common barriers to desired effect. Federal Fusion’s 62gr bonded round is an ideal pairing for SBR's

[@ToolsandTargets]

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[@DirtyDan1]

Mogadishu?

[@rwdchannel2901]

That nearly 5.56 getting 3000fps makes a big difference when comped to handgun rounds. That's why the 5.56 is causing so much more damage outside of the wound cavity. Handgun rounds at 1200 fps just aren't fast enough to create damage outside of the wound cavity. That's what I heard from a guy who makes ammo at Federal.

[@YellowHammer26]

👍👍nice test, I really like the soft points. Have a great day tools

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👍

[@jdmfh47]

Holy shit the infamous AR14. I love that.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Took it from some cannibals after my plane went down!😲

[@Lexicologist1971]

I saw that Hornady makes a 35 grain loading that uses a polymer tip for quick expansion. Those sound terribly interesting.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Hmmm

[@trustnot9]

Awesome test, both did really great. I really enjoyed watch this video like i do all of your tests. Thank you.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@trustnot9]

@@ToolsandTargets Your welcome.👍👍👍

[@BADD1ONE]

My only experience with sp rounds is with 327 and 357. Very underrated rounds

[@jimhovater8755]

VERY useful information. Thank you.

[@robertharing7031]

Impressive! I like the performance of both rounds

[@ToolsandTargets]

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[@Maatdrummer1]

I love Federal ammo of all kinds. Their round type consistancy is always excellant. Thank you. I love my AR and my 30-30. I have taken deer with both of them.

[@WELL-WELL-WELL69]

This channel is about to blow up in popularity

[@ToolsandTargets]

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