Match Grade Greatness?...Badlands Munitions 5.56 Ammo Ballistic Gel Test!

Checking out some match grade 5.56 ammo from Badlands Munitions Company. Is it a good option for defensive use? Heavy clothing ballistic gel test using a 10.5" and 16" AR15!
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[@TTiger86268]

"Is jelly time". Glad to see 50 round boxes.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@bruceshelton5043]

That’s a black racer, best snake to have around the homestead

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yeah, we got a ton of em this year.

[@xK1llSw1tchx]

​@ToolsandTargets glad you don't kill them, snakes are the best. Except those ones that put you in the hospital ;)

[@user-yd4fp9jw2s]

black rat snake. still great tho

[@JJ_SDWR]

Your channels getting so big even the wildlife are showing up for Jelly Time! 🐍 Also, always good to see FIFTY round boxes not 20 that you can't even fill a mag with! Kudos to Badlands for that if nothing else

[@ToolsandTargets]

It's gettin old that YT can't manage to do anything about it. I have to delete 6 or 8 comments on every single video now.

[@tonyrebel63]

That noise will get them out of the woods alright, We sure have snakes here in Texas and they do come out a lot. Got to have the stick with me when I go out just in case we have them or the other 2 legged creatures.

[@ToolsandTargets]

I just realized you meant the real snakes and not the bots that auto reply to the videos.🤣🤣🤣

[@tonyrebel63]

@@ToolsandTargets Sad that some people have nothing better to do with their time.

[@webstella]

How the f do you only have 77k subs? Your content is awesome. Firearms enthusiasts only interested in firearms? Not terminal ballistics? Wtf? Keep it up! I try to watch them all.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate that. It's tough to get a huge boost without clickbait and fearmongering stuff anymore. Slowly but surely.😎👊

[@billyj.williams2341]

Good old MK262.... The 77SMK at 556 velocity has been an awesome performer on the battlefield for the US Army since 2004.... only recently was replaced by the M855A1.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@Thomas-yw9eo]

Seeing what potential one shot stops look like from a different but more detailed perspective.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yessir

[@petee454]

Excellent test. I have been using the 75gr Hornaday for years. Going to try the 77gr SMK now. Will buy some and try them then handload. Thank you and thank the guy who gave them to you.

[@steelpunisher6944]

Nice!! Not much to complain about really. Glad to see the velocity was there and it would certainly do the job for 2 or 4 legged critters. I’m like you as far as the soft point staying together but great performance just the same. Btw… I couldn’t resist, I picked up the TTI Canik. Got a smoking deal so had to do it lol. And a 6” 686. Awesome test as always good sir 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ToolsandTargets]

Nice! You definitely gave yourself an early Christmas.😎👊

[@ronaldbarnes8302]

The 77 grainers definitely hit hard. Impressed with both but the round out of the 10.5 was really nice. Thanks for the jelly test Tools!

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@jeromegrunwald9564]

Thanks for all the testing you do. It's helped on some of my ammo I have bought.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@thecocooreo]

Exactly what I want to see coming from a 10.5 barrel, the round is slow but the terminal effects are absolutely devastating! Thanks TT

[@watermann8200]

Yeah might have to get some of these for my 10.5 suppressed.

[@krazylarry]

I love seeing fancy 556 rounds.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Fancy didn't let me down.😎👊

[@kevindutton3676]

I’ve got a 10.5 and 11.5 loaded with this. I appreciate this test as usual brother.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Good stuff.😎👊

[@jeffreybean5363]

Awesome ammo test Tools 🇺🇸👊, 556 is a very respectable round. I don't own a AR, but I have a 223 Savage Axis bolt gun absolutely love it. By watching your videos I have learned a lot. Thank you 🙏

[@corbinpowell128]

Tools&Targets, I can’t find anyone that’s tested a Grizzly 460 S&W Magnum 300 gr BCFP ammo on KZbin. I’d love to see you be the first to test it since you have that caliber and have tested that brand of ammo before in 10mm.

[@caleb6988]

Everyone likes the jelly time and even the wildlife. Fantastic test brother tools. Glad to see your channel growing.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate that, my friend!😎👊

[@lonewanderer3603]

Seems like a good choice for shorties. Can't wait to see some 10mm carbine tests!

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@timparkhurst8661]

I have seen the reviews here and elsewhere with factory loaded Sierra ammo struggling. My experience with Sierra components for handloading though, has me in love with them. This video adds to the cockpit hash marks for them. I am fairly certain all their product lines are descendents of gameking and varminter soft points, hollows, spitzers, and now tipped also, even when it is called "match" which their product descriptions point to even in detail.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Seems to be about what I've seen too.

[@ace1776]

You almost stepped of that black mamba snake! 😲

[@ToolsandTargets]

Crikey! 💥🐍💥

[@CitizenCarrier]

If that was truly a black mamba snake, he would definitely be getting one or two of those 5.56 rounds in him! Also we’d have to get Mr. T&T a plane ticket back to the U.S. from Africa. 😂

[@MrTruckerf]

Another great test! Very enlightening.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@Gator69420]

Sup tools! I just got some TSX rounds from psa! Those copper hollow points from barnes are no joke 🫡🇺🇸 thanks for the test as always! I watch every single video

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Appreciate that!😎👊

[@Gator69420]

@@ToolsandTargetsI’ve been looking at their ARs …think I might pick one up for a back up! Their M4s are 499$

[@Yetified_Mayhem]

Just did the same lol

[@coloradoguns]

Always like watching the ballistics tests. You have taught me a lot about which ammunition I stock and shoot.

[@johne1653]

The Sierra 77gr SMK is what is loaded By Black Hills to to create M262 Mod1 for the DOD. The original loading was with a Nosler CC bullet because Sierra would not provide a 77 with a cannalure.

[@bigwill067]

I love the addition of the group shots. One of the best videos I've seen from you ...

[@mozzberg590]

I see an 18 inch AR upper in your future. And maybe even a 20 inch.

[@YellowHammer26]

👍👍Nice job Tools, your weather sounds like ours here in SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA…….pretty humid

[@ToolsandTargets]

🥵

[@Bob-lq9ys]

They should call that a bad-ass round, great defense round, Thank you brother

[@rogerwood5228]

Another great test, Tools! Much appreciated!

[@josephpacchetti5997]

They would hurt😂Thanks Brother B. the heat index in Dixie is triple digits.👍🇺🇸

[@ToolsandTargets]

🔥🥵🔥

[@bobsmoot2392]

WW2 M1 Garands were considered accurate (especially for battle), yet acceptable accuracy was 4-5" at 100yds.

[@neptunestrident4364]

Great job Below ~2500fps, the 5.56 round is unlikely to tumble and fragment - as Stoner intended.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@baptistgaming91]

That's only with mil spec ball. TSX has loads that will do it down to 1800. Soft point will expands at those speeds as well.

[@neptunestrident4364]

@@baptistgaming91 Good point. I only run M193, and occasionally some 77g OTM, so I tend to forget about the other loadings.

[@infernalstormrider]

Perhaps don't ever see Badlands ammo in gun store here in my home country , but still enjoyed to see your test . Thank you

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@scpatriot5270]

Great video we appreciate you! I prefer federal fusion 62 grain 556 or speer gold 223.👍🇺🇸

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Those are some good ones.😎👊

[@Mike-iy7bk]

Impressive, thanks for another great review.

[@scarifrougeone7225]

Nice, great test and commentary. Never heard of Badlands ammo. Definitely would pick up this ammo if I could find it. Soft point mushroom 🍄 style or fragspansion is fine with me Tools. Really good performance and results from the Badlands. Kudos to Brandon and the local shop. Be safe. ⭐️⭐️👊⭐️⭐️🇺🇸

[@AlanToon-fy4hg]

Great report as always.

[@allenbolen9705]

Those will get the job done. I like the bullet to stay together a little better. Thanks Tools 👍🏻

[@leroycaudill96]

Not bad at all Tools this is why I love this channel just a honest and good test of ammo.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Appreciate that.😎👊

[@natew.-victoryorvalhalla4571]

That shot out of the 16" barrel, most of the bullet and copper jacket actually blew out of the bottom of the ballistics gel. Check out the different frames at about the 9:25 mark and you'll it with the slow motion.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yep

[@MrSumGuns]

Great video as always thanks bro? I love a good tool like the AR! Can't go wrong with it.

[@user-tn7hc4ww3j]

Comment and LIKE for the algorithm.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate ya!😎👊

[@cheeseburger3119]

👍👍

[@bobg.8954]

Dang fine shooting T! In a defense situation you aren't looking to hit the target perfect, you're hoping to hit the target often and you did exactly that, either way the target went to forever sleep lol. I'd happily carry these rounds, they performed beautifully and did a great job as well. Really enjoyed this video Sir, T/C. PS: a 3 inch group at 100 out of a 10 inch, doesn't suck at all, again, nice shooting!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Appreciate ya!😎👊

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Very good results all the way around. No complaints. Many thanks.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@147CombatMedic]

It definitely knows how to bring the sting! 💥🐝💥 Thanks for the vid! 👍

[@semichiganandy2127]

Thanks for a nice, enjoyable video. For self-defense I'll go with a soft point or a polymer tip. Either will do.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@Invisibleman1776]

Nice job buddy!

[@rico300zx]

Thanks for the video. Good to see you

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate that, brother!😎👊

[@themoe6701]

Good test! Kind of a clone of the military long range round. I always wondered how they'd do in the gel

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@martipettty2297]

I bought the gsx per your recommendation, so far they are really nice!! Appreciate it!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Nice! I absolutely love em.😎👊

[@PatriotPaulUSA]

Nice Shellshock + Sierra Matchkings cant be a bad combo. Great to see this test Tools. Its really amazing how that 16" boolit fragments and stops penetrating at 8-12" of penetration. It Really shows the difference in Pistol and Rifle ammo, and the hydrostatic shock part of the rifle cartridge. That is what is really devastating over all the slower fps pistol calibers IMHO.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Potent package.😎👊

[@l.a.3887]

Fantastic testing I appreciate all the hard work 🇺🇸👌👍

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@curtk8130]

That was a solid performance! The accuracy from modern ars is really impressive. I just built a complete aero build and was getting around 1.5” groups with some cheap psa 75gr ammo off a bag. If I’m not mistaken the ammo tested today performed like old school m193.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@theunofficialresults231]

Man, you screwing with my timing.

[@ToolsandTargets]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Yetified_Mayhem]

Nice ammo and test! I'm not too interested in accuracy tests because no one on the tube has my exact rifle in their hands. I care heaps about performance though, because than I can pick a selection of ammos I know can perform and then choose what I think suits my firearm adequate enough. Thx Tools!!!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. I feel the same way about doing accuracy tests.😎👊

[@cheech9283]

Know what I think? I think my wife and I are gonna love the GS Extremes I just ordered! 😂 This Arizona heat is brutal with the bulky earpro we currently have. Thanks for the recommendation and another awesome video!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Nice! There is absolutely no way I could go back to regular ear muff style at this point. No sweaty ears, no banging into the gun stock. I did a full review video on them a while back but if you haven't seen that, I would personally recommend using the cylinder shaped foams they send and the biggest ones you can squeeze in your ears. They might be a little uncomfortable at first if you're not used to using in-ear type, but they will fit perfect after having them in a few times and the cylinder ones give protection from the biggest/loudest stuff I own.

[@joeyphillips1181]

Pretty good stuff 👍🏻 I don't run match bullets really but I keep some put back usually.. I prefer soft points & lighter hollow points but heavy match bullets & FMJ can definitely get the job done also I would lean more towards heavy match rounds over fmj though

[@joeyphillips1181]

If I need more penetration on an animal or something I would probably run match though

[@neptunestrident4364]

I recently built an upper with a BA 18” SPR. She shoots super smooth - less recoil. Would highly recommend even if your not wanting to shoot match

[@ToolsandTargets]

I have a few longer ones with mid/rifle gas systems. Gonna use an 18" on the 85 grain test of these.😎👊

[@williamanthony5021]

YA ALL KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS. ???? SO COOL THANSK FOR VIDEO.❤

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir!😎👊

[@jimmydunn3775]

Thanks for another good one for the books!

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@randycecil7375]

Impressive! Looks like awesome ammo. I hope to grab some!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yessir 😎👊

[@gregsmith8469]

Great video! Didn't catch the barrel twist on your tools.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. 1/7 on both of em.😎👍

[@ElainesDomain]

The longer barrel shot into the jello was brutal. I use .223 that the local cop shot uses. 55gr soft point. I have some .556 because it makes the wifey feel safer. I'll argue with you about your accuracy on the wobble bench. It was darn good shootin. Thanks for the test.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Appreciate that. I'm definitely a fan of the soft points.😎👊

[@phillhuddleston9445]

Rifle rounds fragmentation all the way preferably out of a 16"+ barrel.

[@sammcclendon2607]

Keep on testing my brother love them

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@miker9043]

Another good one Tools ! proves again if you want a great home defense gun its hard to beat 556 in any barrel length !

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yessir!😎👊

[@thomashastings5694]

Very interesting, will have to some of those rounds!

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@3rdpig]

Looks like good stuff! I've got so much M196 and M855 stashed that I'll leave this for others who don't have enough since it looks like the world is about to come to an end. lol

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@timrobinson6573]

Why did you decide to stock up on tracer rounds?

[@robertwess4556]

Another good ammo test

[@dragonrider385]

Some good testing 👍👍.

[@billdye3530]

As good or better than some of the big brand name products. It did surprise me with accuracy & gel performance. Where legal might do well on medium size game. Out of 16 1/2in it thumped that gel. Very nice! 🙏👍

[@ToolsandTargets]

💥🐗💥

[@poisonPpaully]

I like it and I’ve always thought it’s a waste to run 5.56 out of anything shorter than 16” but this seems like something that performs great even on a shorty with the heavy for caliber bullet weight And that’s tremendous accuracy for the setup you’re running Definitely something I’m going to try and get my hand on for pigs and yotes

[@ToolsandTargets]

I think so too. You can't get much more basic than these guns and bench setup, and these things still did really nicely.😎👍

[@chretired]

Good looking ammo there Tools. Does what it's supposed to do with good grouping. Your are such a comedian with the wobbling shooting bench. You're an excellent shot Tools, you can't fool us. Ammo is a tad $$$, but it depends on what you're willing to pay for quality ammo. Hope you're having a good weekend and a great Sunday when it gets here. By the way great ammo haul on Thursday. Be vigilant and always be safe my friend.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. One of these days I'm gonna break down and get me some glasses so I can see the targets!😎👊

[@Swampytheroot]

Have you tested the IMI 77gr RazorCore? Same projectile. Stunningly accurate way out past typical 5.56 distances.

[@brandiwynter]

You're not wrong about the humidity, it was so bad yesterday I had to swim through it to get to the car. I'm a bit south of you and there's so much moisture in the air a fish just swam past my living room window 🐟🐠. IIRC my first mag for (defend the Alamo type situations) are Hornady Critical Defense. If that doesn't end the threat all the other mags are full of green tips.

[@ToolsandTargets]

If those don't work, I'm runnin!😆

[@souljones962]

@@ToolsandTargets😂😂😂

[@rippertrain]

I have a heavy barrel saber defense are 15 with a light 2 stage trigger (2,000.00) CAD a decade ago , IT does 1.5 inch groups with handloads. My 800 dollar CAD savage m11 with mdt chassi in .223 gets 0.5 inch groups with said handloads. I give up on trying for accuracy with the ar platform.

[@scottythebody0811]

Good stuff!

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@allthingsconsidered3211]

The ammo shines in short barrels. And also is very accurate compared to standard ball, so it’s useful for the extra 200 yards from 400-600. A 4moa will print 24 in at a minimum which won’t work. Even 2 moa and you have a 50%.

[@ToolsandTargets]

99% of the people running an AR will never even come close to engaging anything at over a couple hundred yards. At that point, the ammo will be the least of most folks worries.

[@allthingsconsidered3211]

@@ToolsandTargets I agree but in the possible near future guerilla warfare, where ppl might need to take a long shot and leave might be a stronger possibility than going head to head with seal team 6.

[@timrobinson6573]

Great Video

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@billdubois56]

Another great jelly test Brotha ..

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@user-zn5ur2vs1l]

Great video!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@bigtrev761]

🇦🇺😎👍Hey big fella , down here we drill all the serpents 💥….Nice looking Rig🏁…nice heavy slug….thems Badlands Badboys are the bom 🏁…I like those badboys . Great stuff. Fantastic science Sir 🏁🇺🇸🏁🇺🇸🏁🇺🇸

[@ToolsandTargets]

Y'all got them deadly critters down there!💥🐍💥

[@bigtrev761]

@@ToolsandTargets 🇦🇺😎👍Everything is deadly down here. Everything gets are slug🏁

[@jorgesolis9468]

77 gr smk is always a good one dropped plenty of higs with it

[@backbone209]

Nice test enjoy your channel

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Definitely appreciate you being here!😎👊

[@scottneedham9765]

Nice performance from those rounds. I’d take that all day long

[@alanmurdock4319]

Having never fired the 77 grain, I was very surprised. I thought it would exit the back. I was shown I was wrong.

[@ToolsandTargets]

I've seen some heavy stuff tumble out, so I was glad to see these do well.

[@coalgunsandfreedom6891]

Kung fu grip 😂 Best ammo reviewer on YT! Curious what mount that is for the LPVO.

[@chrislang5659]

Nice, I haven't had a chance to shoot 77gr. Maybe I'll check these guys out!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Pricey but definitely some good stuff.

[@chrislang5659]

@ToolsandTargets I've learned some valuable lessons in "Get what you pay for" especially in the .22lr category!

[@charlesmorgan1879]

You do good work ! As do the snakes....

[@ToolsandTargets]

🔥🐍🔥

[@travisweldmaster7815]

Hell yeah it is...about to kill me so hott, the trim glue on my cruiser literally melted and the trim fell of my car lol

[@ToolsandTargets]

🥵

[@cheeseburger3119]

I love this channel.😁

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate that!😎👊

[@Eduardojr01]

Ótimo vídeo 👏👏.

[@ToolsandTargets]

💥😎👊💥

[@chrisgabbert658]

👍😊the trip seven ,77gr 1/7 is 😮 wonder if 20” would be even more 💥.

[@ToolsandTargets]

💥💣💥

[@jeffreywilson690]

Try a tubs noise ring cutter for otms

[@philrc1]

I'd love to see some AR10 6.5 creedmoor tests.

[@ToolsandTargets]

I don't have a 6.5 Creed AR but I do have a bolt action 6.5 Creed.

[@clutchcargo1239]

Never tried it, but it looks good, so I would if I found it.

[@angrysheepdog9744]

That ammo is essentially the civilian version of 77gr MK 262 MOD 1-C with the hybrid /exotic case components of the SIG Fury. I’m surprised it wasn’t loaded a little hotter with the higher case pressure rating. Either way good stuff.

[@ToolsandTargets]

"77gr MK 262 MOD 1-C with the hybrid /exotic case components of the SIG Fury"...That mouthful sounds like something Joe would give as an answer to "What color is the sky?" 😂

[@angrysheepdog9744]

@@ToolsandTargets 😝great minds think alike 🤣

[@shawthackston9723]

Nice test Tools! Watch out for the snakes 🐍

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Bunch of em out this year.😎👊

[@hawkuser604]

I would have loved to see the 243 Win loads I hand loaded back in high school would have done in gel. I had the 85 gr Sierra BTHP at about 3150 to 3200 fps and would blow up a ground hog at 200+ yards. It was pretty hot, maybe a bit high pressure. I think the powder was IMR 3031. It would get 1 MOA or better out of my rifle.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Nice. Definitely a grenade.🔥💣🔥

[@hawkuser604]

@@ToolsandTargets I would love to see if a hand loader could duplicate that load. I think it was only 36 gr of powder or so. That was in the late 80s out of a Winchester model 70. I think they still make the bullet. Got to be careful hand loading though, I cannot even find that load in a manual today with 3031 but I am sure there is a powder that can substitute or be better.

[@joemokrzycki2006]

Nice performance

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@bluesbondsman]

Healthy ratsnake. I haven't seen one around my parts in years

[@ToolsandTargets]

We got a ton of em this year.