ODDBALL .22 AMMO ~ A HENRY RIFLE ~ BALLISTIC GEL

[@taofledermaus]

That was really interesting.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@joshuagibson2520]

Indeed. Science is a blast to study and learn. Ba dum tssss. :-)

[@fyisense9312]

Well, I was surprised by the penetration. I wonder what a 40 gr Nosler at 4200 fps from a 22-250 would do in the same block? It might not penetrate but go frangible. I can't even guess as I've seen blocks catch pretty powerful rounds.

[@darkoflight4938]

Indeed and that Sniper Subsonic... what a weird round! Effective...

[@fyisense9312]

@@darkoflight4938 I figured it would tumble right out of the barrel like a 95 Berger VLD through a 10 twist .243. I was amazed that Buffalo hit where he aimed.

[@professorpewpuew]

This is a resource we definitely needed. In a real shortage, these odd-ball rounds are often the last offerings left on the shelf. It is worth seeing what they can do.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks for the encouraging words and thanks for your recent subscription. I got an email saying you finally decided to subscribe...LOL

[@Rumpleskin]

@@buffalosoutdoors about time..lol. your one of my favorites

[@professorpewpuew]

@@buffalosoutdoors I know I subscribed to the Buffalo Crouch channel recently through Patreon. Pretty sure I have been following you for years.

[@FireSkittlez85]

True but not all odd balls are available here like they are in the video. But the idea of it is the same.

[@PetuniaIii-pd1ww]

We have several boxes of shorts, a few more of the quiets...we have specific applications for the ammo in certain guns...the cost is a couple more dollars, but the performance is noticeably different in those applications...works for us...

[@joshuagibson2520]

Buffalo is like oldschool PBS for me. I know my visit will be a relaxing and informative one.

[@shojus]

"DEVASTATING" muzzle blast! 😂

[@dylanthomas7680]

I tend to throw Buffalo's vids a like before I've even watched it. Not been disappointed yet!

[@fyisense9312]

I know, like a breath of fresh air with all that's happening these days.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

THANK YOU!

[@56Spookdog]

I don’t know if it’s still true or if it ever was true that KZbin discounted likes that are hit to soon in a video because people were hitting the lithe thumbs up without watching the video.

[@fyisense9312]

@@56Spookdog I think it's weighted. Someone like Crowder or H.A. Goodman mentioned that it counts more at the end than at the beginning of the video.

[@waynecastleman1363]

Right he brings a little bit of everything to the show Lol. Nothing boring here.

[@GunSam]

The 20 gr Colibri is no joke. I once set up a small propane tank at 200 yards and hit it about 6 times in a row from a 4" revolver, aiming 15 feet high lol. One of those funny never repeatable things.

[@GunSam]

I think it was the Super Colibri

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Kind of surprised it make it all the way out a 20 inch rifle barrel, just the primer-only version.

[@garyevans3421]

I’m 58 and all my life, 22 shorts were higher than 22lrs because of the volume of production aspect, but in the early decades of the 20th century, the nation went through gobs of shorts. I’ve read the biography of more than one accomplished hunter who walked to the country store as a boy and bought however many individual rounds his pocket change, earned by hard labor would buy! There were a lot of people in the same boat and it wasn’t just anyone who could spring for a whole box back then! We are so lucky in the modern era!

[@Burton1973]

im 49 and my gramp used a 22 for deer hunting. Even though he was a WW2 vet with a 308 and 306. Learn your weapon.

[@nacholibre1962]

‘Lucky’ might be a bit of a stretch. The way things are going in this world right now, we’ll be ‘lucky’ if there’s anything left for our kids.

[@mesomemore97]

You are not that old. Quit it with the back in the day crap.

[@smeedgar]

I like Your Hat. God Bless You.

[@larryalexander4833]

Amen Thanks Buffalo for representing our God given Freedoms and libertys 🙏🙏👍

[@greenkeeper448]

I bought some CCI Quiet at Wal-Mart back 10 years ago when 22 started to be hard to find. For the longest time the 3 boxes stayed on my dresser until there was a porcupine eating up my garden one evening. It was dark and the neighbors lights were out for the night,. Those CCI Quiets took care of business and the neighbors were still sleeping like a baby in the cradle.

[@hilltop-ob9bn]

Lever actions and oddball .22. My kinda of video. I really like the hat.

[@gillysguns9244]

Worth mentioning... The colibris are so underpowered that they can cause bullets to become lodged in the barrel without the shooters knowledge. Make sure you always check your barrel for obstruction before firing other ammo. I once had 6 lodged in the barrel at once. I thought we had been missing the target until I looked down the barrel! Great video Buffalo!

[@joshuagibson2520]

I honestly wondered about that when he said 400 fps. Was thinking maybe the friction in a longer barrel would lodge one. Lucky you realized what was going on.

[@CorePathway]

@@joshuagibson2520 keep yer barrel clean, yo.

[@joshuagibson2520]

@@CorePathway it's really not necessary. I shoot lead so I don't have to worry about copper fouling. If the barrel shoots good, I let it be. I've cleaned barrels and had group size increase. Once the barrel was leaded up well they come back down. Just not necessary to clean them unless the accuracy falls off.

[@joshuagibson2520]

@@CorePathway oh. I thought this was a reply to a different comment. Yeah those rounds creep me out. I can see the potential for a squib. You're right though, if shooting those I would be keeping the barrel clean beforehand.

[@gillysguns9244]

@@joshuagibson2520 the box used to say "for pistol only" . I don't think it says that anymore.

[@whiterook8483]

Glad you use a clear clean block. So many KZbinr’s use overused, dirty blocks and you can’t see anything.

[@kirkmooneyham]

Buffalo, you don't ever need to apologize for any of your videos. I may have said this before, but you're doing US the favor, spending your time and money to educate and entertain us. So, thank you, and I enjoyed it.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thank you for this comment. Much appreciated. Glad you enjoy them!

[@ikocher]

I absolutely love shooting the Super Colibi's from my H001. That rifle is why I ended up with a case of them.

[@gcarson19]

There’s something satisfying about the way Buffalo works a lever or pump action firearm; the authority of competence.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks! Glad you enjoy the videos!

[@jlpjlp1953]

Thanks, Buffalo! An excellent demonstration of the seriousness of .22 rimfires. People paying attention will see that .22 is NOT a toy or overgrown BB gun. Nice hat, too!

[@john-paulsilke893]

Definitely a dangerous “toy” in the hands of a fool or someone ignorant of terminal velocity. I work occasionally with a man who when he was a 6 year old child some of the local boys put a lit fire cracker in his hand and laughed when it blew up. They stopped laughing when he screamed and started picking up his fingers so his mommy could put them back on. Turns out mommy couldn’t do that. 😢

[@joshuagibson2520]

Eh... I wouldn't have melted that block either for the one little blemish in the back. You do a good job distributing the shots in the block for sure. Thanks for some honest, reliable, educational info and footage. I know a lot of folks don't realize you might have 15 plus hours in all that it requires to make this video. Much appreciated.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks! If some of my friends realized how much time I spent on these videos they might try to have me locked into an insane asylum.

[@Lij_MC]

​@@buffalosoutdoors wondering what distance you shot from?

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@buffalosoutdoors They turn out high quality. No ugly camera footage, nothing out of focus, nothing spoken about that the viewer can't see. It's good work you do.

[@Kaufeetimevideo]

Sure is nice that you allow us to tag along. Remember buying cheap shorts and longs about 45 years ago. 👍on the ball cap🧢

[@semlohde1]

Imagine, sitting in an old cloth folding chair- right there as the sun sets- a few folks watching and talking about these shots. Getting tired while paying attention, thinking back to the 50s when my Dad took me to a pawn shop and got me a 22 rifle. Aahhh, I sure enjoyed this video.

[@tylerd8516]

That sniper sub sonic was impressive 👏

[@lukedwelly]

Wow, what a video and the performance from the Sniper Subsonic and the CCI .22 Long!?! I am so grateful that you took the time to showcase some of these more obscure and lesser known rimfire cartridges. Thank-you. Luke.

[@k5at]

very informative video! Would like to see a video on how you melt and reform the gel blocks

[@joshuagibson2520]

I would too. I hear they lose clarity each time you remelt them. I bet it's a process (pain in the ass lol) and takes a couple hours.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

You get several of them so they can melt and solidify over the course of a day or so, and you always have one in rotational use. Cleaning out the debris, powder, dirt, brass, lead everything else from the wounds with water before chopping them up into small cubes and melting it down, helps clarity. Making them super clear without distortion requires a heat gun to "shine" up the surface.

[@rosshemmings9384]

I was amazed at how well the Colibri round using just the primer was considering it was pushing a lead bullet. Many years ago I met someone who loaded center fire bullets with wax projectiles by melting candle wax in a pan then using the casing like a cookie cutter. No powder just the primer to propel the wax. Used it at home to practise.

[@Robert-qm7yi]

Quick draw shooters do that a lot, get to practice without the risk of pulling a Tex

[@johnkinsel5027]

Those CCI quiets are perfect in my surpressor free state. And a Remington pump full of them is pure fun.

[@Zionist_Eternal]

Nothing seemed rushed. Very informative, concise, and without a lot of unnecessary babble. The only thing missing is a chronograph.

[@sziltner]

Love your videos using ammo that most of us can afford IF we can find it. 👍🏻

[@joshuagibson2520]

I'd love Buffalo to check out an Air Venturi Avenger. I think he'd be hooked.

[@mohammedcohen]

...back in the 60s/70s .22 short was extremely common...

[@larryalexander4833]

Buffalo those 60 grain bullets hit with authority . I've used them in the past for pest removal. 🇺🇲🇺🇲👍🙏👍

[@frankpryor4839]

Those Short's and no power rounds was impressive with the penetration. I didn't expect that, good show 👍

[@cadamsm11]

Great Topic-I’ve used these-not as much on KZbin as the “usual” stuff. Thanks!

[@josepha.freivaldsr.9636]

How fun. I've wondered about how the sound would vary. Pretty interesting to see, and no, the video did not seem to be rushed. Just great.

[@robertfarrow4256]

Pretty cool! Never thought these .22 shorts were so dangerous.

[@jstephen45]

I actually noticed the crickets singing before you mentioned it was evening. Good video, that copper long was impressive.

[@CandidZulu]

Thanks for posting. I'd like to see what the 60gr Sniper ammo does in a handgun.

[@StacyHagerty]

I have found they don't like the forcing cone on a revolver. Would be interesting to see how they do out of his LCR .22lr.

[@mountainhobo]

I am proud of myself because I bet that that Aguila Sniper Subsonic 60 gr on the .22 short charge wouldn't stabilize, and would tumble like crazy, and it did, creating a beautiful wound channel. But I did not expect how deeply it would penetrate. That took me by surprise. I would love to see it out of a revolver (not sure it would cycle well in a semi-auto, but I am prepared to be surprised again).

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

The SSS is my preferred hunting round for grouse when combined with my Ruger Classic Rimfire. I've since picked up a Ruger H/BAR 10/22 and it shoots them no problem. I find it odd because in almost every other semiautomatic rifle I try it in, it fails to stabilize.

[@PetuniaIii-pd1ww]

That penetration surprised me...and now I'm wondering about if that can be duplicated out of a short barrel revolver...using the Henry would maximize performance of any those rounds, but out of an NAA or wrangler, hmm...

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

@@PetuniaIii-pd1ww kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX7OaXZ-gZuZjKM here's a test of the stuff I could get.

[@mountainhobo]

@@PlayingWithFireOutdoors Thanks! That Sniper Subsonic basically printed one rugged hole. Impressive. Then again, you are a good shot, and there were a few more rounds that performed very well. As you said though in that video, Aguila Sniper Subsonic 60 gr is your preferred hunting round.

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

@@mountainhobo Yes, I like it because it's pretty quiet vs a 12g or a full speed .22lr. When it hits the big heavy bullet will decelerate quickly, it's supposedly a copy of the ammo used in the Isreali suppressed and none suppressed .22LR firearms. Not much noise made, I have to do an outdoors video vs the range hut

[@aquablaster86]

Just picked up my henry 22lr with the 20" octagonal barrel today! Worth every penny as far as I can tell. I'm sure she will be a straight shooter. Thanks as always for the video 🇺🇲

[@Leverguns50]

I like the ballistic gel test

[@charlesmiller6826]

My Henry rifle likes those CCI longs too. Found some of those Agillia Colibris a few months ago but haven't tried them yet. Thanks for the vodeo.

[@rwatson2609]

Great video and an amazing gun. I did not know that there was a gun that could take any .22 amo mixed or otherwise. Very practical in a shtf situation.

[@smokum7]

Thank you! I've been shooting this odd ball ammo for years never seen anybody test it👍

[@bobgordon1754]

The long case and long rifle case are identical. The difference is the long round takes a 29 grain bullet. The long rifle round usually carries a longer bullet.

[@jonnporter6081]

That 60 grain sub-sonic sniper round looks like it stopped with the bullet base pointed forward. Very informative video. When it comes to completely using every bit of the gel blocks, It reminds me of something I heard numerous times when I was growing up: Waste not, want not.

[@bobcatforever3485]

Buffalo, That was interesting to see all those different rounds that are indeed a bit different from what we would normally see. Thanks and take care.

[@synystur21]

This is why I love .22. So much variety, especially with a firearm that can shoot all versions of the caliber. Thanks for the video, Buffalo!

[@keithpassant5063]

Love it. That Sniper round packs a punch. And like you say never underestimate the power of any round. Great video sir

[@scott6052]

Great video. Thanks for using the various 22's in the video. Nice to see something with small caliber in a gel block.

[@john-paulsilke893]

Like Pokemon, gotta get them all.

[@perrypappous7617]

Great video, Buffalo. It shows the versatility of the Henry and of 22 ammo. It also supports the old theme that, assuming a properly constructed projectile, speed kills. Perry P. , So Cal.

[@Dwayne7834]

Good comparison. Thanks for the video

[@Stigstigster]

What a wonderful demonstration of this family of smallbore cartridges. You always make interesting content and deliver it in such a peaceful way somehow! A pleasure to watch.

[@jerdog333]

Great video Buffalo! Thank you so much for doing that. Didn't feel rushed at all. And what surprising results! I love my Henry H001, and .22 is about my favorite caliber to shoot with the fam. One argument I had with a guy who knows next to nothing about firearms is he insists a .22 cal handgun won't kill a person. I told him he wrong and do not try that! Haha. But he said if you are not up close, it won't kill. If you read this, that might be a nice gel test. Thanks for all the great vids B!

[@cesarmedina7080]

I appreciate how you get right to the point without a lot of set up, talking or rambling on about subscribing etc . Most videos i have to fast forward several minutes just to get to what is relevant. Within two minutes you were into the action. Nice to see for a change from most youtube videos.

[@6.5grendel11]

I have that same rifle in 22 & 22mag. And the pump version in 22. Henery makes some nice guns. Thanks Buffalo!!

[@frankhinkle5772]

That's helpful. Thanks.

[@Leverguns50]

I definitely enjoyed the video

[@savage22bolt32]

I'm pretty impressed with the names of some of your viewers!

[@emjayw3018]

I purchased my Henry after watching your earlier video, watching it feed a huge variety of .22 ammo sold me on it and my kids absolutly love shooting it 👍👍🇦🇺

[@buffalosoutdoors]

That rifle has never given me an issue. It's insanely reliable. Glad you and your youngins are enjoying it!

[@exothermal.sprocket]

They're a bit like the old Winchester 9422... would cost way too much to produce that old rifle today they way they made it back them, milled the entire receiver out of a solid chunk of metal back then. Different attitude firearms manufacturers had about products in those times. Now, it seems if they can't make it out of a plastic mold in 100's of thousands in quantity, and chambered in nato 9, they aren't interested. Make Firearms Great Again. Oh you want the best stuff in the world? They'll be made overseas. Korth, Manurhin, Spohr. You want American brands? Manufactured in Japan. You want boutique top quality stuff? Go to boutique makers in obscure places in the States and pay 6 grand for a rifle. Who can afford that.

[@regsparkes6507]

I've always wondered just how 'powerful' those 'shorts' are, now I know. Really interesting video, Thank you Sir!

[@larrysayre824]

I have a 22 ammo can full of year's worth of loose ammo, they are separated in bags of short, long, and long rifle. These are from a time before all these exotic ammos came out, they are all high velocity I remember aa a kid using the old single shot you could drop a lot more of them short rounds in your pocket if you wanted to have more fun. I still have couple of older winchester model 190 I believe, they will cycle all the 22 ammo from short to long rifle I believe if you wanted to compare it to another rifle closest model would be the marlin or Glenfield model 60, but they only cycle on long rifle. I liked the winchester model because you can get a lot of 22 short in that tube, guess that was the first high capacity magazine. These videos bring back a lot of child hood memories, I am glad that growing up my parents would send me to spend my summer on a farm with my grandmother were we did not have TV and you actually had to work from sun up to sunset I think it would do kid's a lot of good to go back to the basics, get them away from the electronics and into the outdoors

[@billdye3530]

Best video on slower 22 rounds that I've seen. Very surprised with Snipers wound channel even with tumbling. Knew the 22 long would go out the back. It usually is more accurate than 22lr but harder to find. Learned a lot. Thank you Sir. 👍 👍

[@john-paulsilke893]

It genuinely started me. I made an audible comment that my wife questioned me about. Savage, and very quiet. Almost movie bad guy with a “silencer” scary.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

60gr requires about a 1:12 twist or faster, to stabilize. People who build .22 rifles specify a faster twist in custom barrels specifically for this rimfire round, due to the fact it doesn't reach 1000 fps and hence less RPM. Without stability it'll fly very erratically at a longer range.

[@Dsdcain]

Absolutely love the clear gel tests. Really impressive penetration on those shorts. Especially those little CBs. I was not expecting that. Take it easy man, 😎😎

[@Dowan_Gim]

Thanks for a video.

[@murphymmc]

That was a fun video. A lot of those I'd never seen, though I've shot a whole bunch of the short CB's. Gotta get a Henry now.

[@paulstan9828]

Ha!!! Be careful of the muzzle blast! The Eagle lower velocity went in further than I thought it would. Interesting rounds I’ve never heard of any of the unusual eagle rounds.

[@joelclark2130]

that Gave me some great ideas I gotta buy some of of the pest ammo. I'm also gonna try those 60 graners for target shooting. Thanks brother great video.

[@noahcount7132]

Very interesting comparison, Buff! First time I've seen most of these shot into gel. Thanks!

[@randalbigirvirvin1153]

That was a really interesting video. Surprising results.

[@sebastiantarantello3893]

Thanks once again Buffalo I was very surprised like yourself with results. We don't often get to see oddball tests like this. Sebastian Australia 🇦🇺

[@ronaldarand5085]

Thanks for some good info.

[@jamesweaver9636]

How did I miss this informative video? Nice to see these test results. Good info…thanks Buffalo.

[@Notchrhino55]

Got a .22 Henry Golden boy myself, i love it. Also have a .44 Big Boy. .22 is a deadly round, and very under estimated. The home guard in the UK and the special auxiliary units were issued with .22 lee Enfield sniper rifles during WW2.

[@tlm3574]

Great video. I have seen a lot of these shells but never saw them organized into a a video." Keep thinkin Buffalo, thats what you're good at."

[@oldtanker4860]

I'm a fan of CCI quiet 22's. I've also used 22 shorts when shooting in the back yard (country house) with the grand kids. Love that you can shoot without needing ear pro.

[@techfixr2012]

I squirrel hunt with a .22 almost exclusively and it was so cool to see the gel test . Thank you

[@jamesleathers5488]

I haven't shot anything but LR for a long time. Pretty interesting and I might look for some of these locally.

[@steveshannon6497]

Interesting info

[@slimfire54]

Buffalo, this was just awesome video to watch and a very interesting and informative to.Thanks.

[@shojus]

I was betting that "calibri" wouldn't even penetrate, but I was definitely wrong!

[@StonnieDennis]

Great Demonstration. Thanks!

[@TheGsellers]

Good stuff! The ending with the different rounds sounds was interesting. I love the shorts in my Henry too - always gets a look at the range when you shoot 21 rounds lol

[@Brrr410lbc]

Subscribed. Relaxing plinking with Buffalo is the best.

[@crankygunreviews]

Thumbs way up from me! I love these types of videos! And colibris, shorts, and longs out of a Henry make my day :) That sniper subsonic surprised me! Big wound cavity! I need to find some of that stuff!

[@arnoldgrubbs2005]

It makes a good wound channel, but, shooting it out of a standard 1:16 twist, at 25 yards it will be going sideways thru the paper 2 out of 3 times. I would like to find a replacement barrel with a 1:8 or 1:10 twist to try the snipers in. Brownells does not carry anything like that unless you want to start with a barrel blank...

[@crankygunreviews]

@@arnoldgrubbs2005 use a 1:9 AR 15 with a cmmg .22 Lr kit

[@markburke2533]

Great show, needed content!

[@scottmorgan1016]

Very very interesting. The Golden short surprised me. But those Colibre loads are too cool. I need another lever gun, versatility is amazing. Take care brother

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks Scott!

[@bartsimpson6767]

Enjoyed the video. Good to watch on a day when weather is crappy here and I don't want to target shoot at home.

[@markphillips9454]

Great video 👍

[@dubltap7216]

Wow, I haven't seen 22 shorts in many many years.

[@waylander07]

As always a really interesting video. thank you!

[@ianscott9396]

Great video !

[@1rukie]

Great video

[@independentthinker8930]

Enjoyed the video, not rushed at all. Good and surprising info. Thanks!!!

[@Zinger3030]

I got a head shot on a pesky skunk with the Super Colibri and it was one and done. Don't count that ammo out. Also, for such low velocity, the Sniper Subsonic went through a 2×4 and 2 layers of drywall when I tested it. Aguila makes great and interesting products.

[@gtbirdleg]

GOOD VIDEO,did not feel rushed, good info on different .22 caliber ammo.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@member57]

I recently bought on of those Henry lever actions, it's now my favorite .22 rifle.

[@rdt417]

That was cool.

[@ATINKERER]

Buff, stop apologizing for your videos. You make one of the best videos out there. Your videos are always interesting, and your presentation is a real pleasure to hear.

[@johndenham9999]

Good job. Thanks

[@jackammo9745]

Excellent video great to see all of these obscure round tested and accurate info regarding the sniper sub Sonics. I will eventually try them with a CMMG conversion

[@SIGP365]

Excellent video sir. I just subscribed. God Bless.