ODDBALL .22 AMMO ~ A HENRY RIFLE ~ BALLISTIC GEL

.22 short, .22 long and .22 LR in a Clear Ballistics Gel Block from a Henry H001.
This video was recorded at The Buffalo Range.
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0:00 Intro
1:15 Aguila Colibri
3:01 Aguila Super Colibri
4:16 Aguila Sniper Subsonic
5:56 CCI Target 22 SHORT
7:10 CCI CB 22 SHORT
8:33 Remington Golden Bullet 22 SHORT
9:53 CCI CB 22 LONG
11:21 CCI 22 LONG
12:41 CCI QUIET-22 LONG RIFLE
14:22 CLOSING THOUGHTS
16:40 CYCLING THEM ALL
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[@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...

[@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.

[@joshuagibson2520]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@shojus]

"DEVASTATING" muzzle blast! 😂

[@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!

[@shojus]

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

[@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. 😢

[@ikocher]

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

[@smeedgar]

I like Your Hat. God Bless You.

[@larryalexander4833]

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

[@whiterook8483]

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

[@hilltop-ob9bn]

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

[@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.

[@joshuagibson2520]

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

[@rex8958]

The 22 short 29 grain at 830 FPS is no joke. I was shooting at 100 yards it went straight through a 1 gallon water jug, great for small game.

[@PetuniaIii-pd1ww]

That particular round is the most accurate I've shot out of our heritage...I need to find some more of it...

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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

[@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.

[@bigiron9345]

😂 the muzzle blast...we to have big fun with the hummingbirds at our house

[@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.

[@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.

[@frankpryor4839]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@johnkinsel5027]

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

[@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 🇺🇲

[@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🧢

[@cadamsm11]

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

[@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.

[@tylerd8516]

That sniper sub sonic was impressive 👏

[@smokum7]

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

[@2greeksandacamera]

Love your hat with the cross. Bravo for all your excellent presentations.

[@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.

[@matthewsmiley3630]

That colibri did a lot more than I thought it would tbh

[@sziltner]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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, 😎😎

[@StonnieDennis]

Great Demonstration. Thanks!

[@Leverguns50]

I like the ballistic gel test

[@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.

[@fernpena8841]

This was just fun to watch - especially at the end.

[@scott6052]

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

[@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!

[@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. 🇺🇲🇺🇲👍🙏👍

[@bullthrush]

Next time I'm face to face with a charging gel block, I'll have some sniper subsonic on hand! :))

[@keithpassant5063]

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

[@filthylucreonyoutube]

Those .22 shorts out of an 18" barrel _really_ got my attention!

[@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 🇦🇺

[@techfixr2012]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@robertfarrow4256]

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

[@member57]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@randalbigirvirvin1153]

That was a really interesting video. Surprising results.

[@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.

[@Cannontime]

I love 22 shorts in a Henry !!!!!!

[@6.5grendel11]

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

[@jamesweaver9636]

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

[@stevemiller7433]

I had a lot of fun shooting 22 shorts out of my Remington bolt action... tube fed it held a lot of ammo.

[@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.

[@Zionist_Eternal]

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

[@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.

[@mikeholley2035]

Thank you for your time.

[@noahcount7132]

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

[@CorePathway]

11 inches of penetration out of a .22 short? Never underestimate the twenty-two. Edit: 13” from another short. Damn.

[@BenMJay]

I wouldn’t want to get hit by the butterfly. Lol!

[@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!

[@phild8095]

I've tried to keep a small supply of 22 shorts in our safe just for introducing others to shooting sports. We also have some CCI quiet. It shoots very precise out of our henry lever carbine. That's a pretty block. Don't melt it was a good decision. And some of us would watch you shoot cans with a 22 for 15 minutes. Like the hat and shirt.

[@redfaux74]

I learn something every time I see your videos. I had no idea there was a diff between long and long rifle. I'll have to see what I have.

[@regsparkes6507]

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

[@alexugorcak6159]

Love my Henry too

[@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

[@JudahMaccabee_]

You the man, Buffalo. Another Excellent production!

[@eviljesus1482]

Always kept a few boxes of colibri/shorts/longs handy, around a farm and in the country alot of times you just need a small round. Shorts are perfect for finishing stuff off the dogs get (coon, possom etc) and colibri work as well as anything else on snake.

[@Apachefog]

My friend likes the colibri rounds. He used his revolver to shoot a mouse in his hall closet, it went through the mouse obviously but just barely stuck in the drywall behind it.

[@mikegreene1167]

well done video and quite well done for you feeling rushed. Thank you for your time and efforts.

[@johncashwell1024]

Thoroughly enjoyed this one!

[@markkeplinger6218]

Thanks for your experiments!

[@savage22bolt32]

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

[@tomgensel4134]

Well Done 👍 always learn something from the Buffalo 🇺🇸

[@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.

[@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.

[@slimfire54]

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

[@adamthomson5264]

Excellent review, just what I needed to know. Thanks

[@donbowersock9564]

Impressive results, you didn't rush, nice video thanks.

[@bentoncushing8693]

Answered a ton of long time questions,,,thank U for showing

[@mohammedcohen]

...that Colibri is exellent for an indoor ranges...virtually silent from rifles...I use office storage boxes packed with old magazines as a backstop...

[@Dwayne7834]

Good comparison. Thanks for the video

[@waylander07]

As always a really interesting video. thank you!

[@cuellargabier25]

Appreciate you making this video, job well done. Thanks.

[@gizmocarr3093]

This video reminded me about an interesting rifle. The Remington 522 Speedmaster auto; it is one of the few auto 22 rifles able to use shorts, longs and long rifle ammo. The pump action Fieldmaster could do the same trick as well. That is something some tubular magazines rifles can do that others can’t. Shorts shoot quite accurately to 25-yards and not too bad at 50. There was a time you could even buy rimfire smooth bore guns made for using rimfire shot shells. I have an old box of Remington high velocity shorts with hollow point bullets. You open a real wide subject on Rimfire ammo that has endless brands and types of 22 ammo. ✴🐂✴

[@jasonsliger5430]

I have 2 of those 552 and love them!

[@elsullo2]

I have one also! Truly an under rated and accurate old rifle, but it has an elegant and tempting design with an easy bypass for the secondary sear which tempts a person to experiment with making it full-auto. DON'T DO IT! Not only is that very illegal, but it just will not work as the bolt is too light and the extractor is too slow! You will hear one BANG and find three smashed brass hulls in the firing chamber! And that was with SHORTS! It probably would have blown up with Long Rifles.......................elsullo