NorthwoodsTesting

NorthwoodsTesting

Testing and review channel for ammo and accessories. Currently looking for and testing some of the lowest cost (aka cheapest) options available in the marketplace to compare against known, but much more expensive, competitors. All videos are for entertainment purposes. We are not advocating for or against, nor sponsored by, any items discussed in the videos. Please do not try this at home.

Tests conducted to date have been with either water testing typically in gallon or 2-litre bottles or using homemade ballistic gel. The gel is mixed at a 9-1 ratio water to mix by weight using a 250 bloom pork skin gelatin. It is stored, transported and shot cold. Recently purchased bb gun to calibrate. Also recently got a Clear Ballistics block to compare against. I test with a heavy clothing, not full denim, barrier of 1 layer of denim 1 layer of fleece.and 2 cotton t-shirt layers to simulate more realistic clothing. I hope you find the testing, comparisons and data provided interesting

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  • @magnum_0710
    @magnum_071018 сағат бұрын

    We all need to help make this channel bigger and start donating to help out. One of the few channels that uses real calibrated 10% gel

  • @toddparsons2980
    @toddparsons29807 күн бұрын

    Good test, thanks. 👍

  • @CHAOSTACTICAL
    @CHAOSTACTICAL9 күн бұрын

    You must have a strong trigger finger lol

  • @Disastrous.Affect
    @Disastrous.Affect11 күн бұрын

    I just ordered one of the little S&W Bodyguard 2.0 and found this video researching ammo for it. I do not really have a need for 380, I just like the little gun.🤷‍♂ Good testing👍, I took a minute and poked around you channel. My kind of content, but you seem a little inactive lately. I did subscribe in hopes that you will be back.👍

  • @ol_gunner13b40
    @ol_gunner13b4021 күн бұрын

    Great penetration and expansion. This is my defensive ammo, perion.

  • @GanjaBabyy
    @GanjaBabyy25 күн бұрын

    These are for PCCs. Your not getting enough velocity..

  • @tonycolca2241
    @tonycolca224126 күн бұрын

    If my aggressor is 6foot 5inches with arms as big around as I am give me the HSTs

  • @brianklamer3328
    @brianklamer332827 күн бұрын

    The velocity seems low for .357 but the expansion of the Golden Saber bullet appears excellent.

  • @nathangarner1574
    @nathangarner1574Ай бұрын

    Thank you for the review. Just ordered 200rds

  • @howardkahn4330
    @howardkahn4330Ай бұрын

    THOSE ROUNDS Will STOP A PERSoN for sure///....380 cal will not put you in jail plus good defense round

  • @NeillEllis-fj7qr
    @NeillEllis-fj7qrАй бұрын

    Would not cycle in my G3C,period.

  • @petrvodkin5824
    @petrvodkin5824Ай бұрын

    never seen them in 50 r box, usually 20r

  • @petrvodkin5824
    @petrvodkin5824Ай бұрын

    5 : 39 - don't cry, its ok, try 5 inch gun

  • @TheRealZJM377
    @TheRealZJM377Ай бұрын

    Next the BARNES in 45

  • @TheRealZJM377
    @TheRealZJM377Ай бұрын

    Nice job can you do the BARNES DEFENSE Ammo in 45

  • @PatriotPaulUSA
    @PatriotPaulUSAАй бұрын

    Pretty nice and a good inexpensive 38Sp load. Thanks Northwoods.

  • @Steve-yo4ld
    @Steve-yo4ldАй бұрын

    Would like to see how their 200gr Hardcast does! You certainly can't go wrong!✌️

  • @paulscountry456
    @paulscountry456Ай бұрын

    That is a great design on those and a shame it did not evolve more as it is really a great idea as it won't plug.

  • @PatriotPaulUSA
    @PatriotPaulUSAАй бұрын

    Very Nice!

  • @380master9
    @380master9Ай бұрын

    Is this the 50 grain frangible round or the 90 grain hollow point?

  • @howardkahn4330
    @howardkahn4330Ай бұрын

    BARREL IS TOO SHORT NEED 3.6 TO 4.0 INCH BARREL TO VERIFY FPS.....6 INCH DEEP WILL VIOLATE THE AVERAGE PERSON'S HEART...

  • @andrewtrembly3884
    @andrewtrembly3884Ай бұрын

    Looks like a great bear round if you see it in time

  • @terryfowler6090
    @terryfowler6090Ай бұрын

    I carry gold dots in my ppks. I'm just fine with that penetration 😊

  • @HaiNguyen88888
    @HaiNguyen88888Ай бұрын

    Just picked up a few boxes of the punch, thank you for your testing

  • @RevGunn-jq3cq
    @RevGunn-jq3cq2 ай бұрын

    I don't waste my time with fancy 380 ammo. Plan cheap fmj works just fine. Some Militaries and police used fmj 380 into the 90's before switching to higher calibers.

  • @joneifer8987
    @joneifer89872 ай бұрын

    Their is a severe difference in cost. Copper bullets that have to be cut on a C&C machine are much more expensive than a bullet that is made through injection molding polymer and copper particles. Great test.

  • @johnanderson186
    @johnanderson1862 ай бұрын

    Pretty good performance I’d say.

  • @DerWaidmann_
    @DerWaidmann_2 ай бұрын

    Perfect pentration. Very rare to find in an expanding 380

  • @Commonwealth_Prepper
    @Commonwealth_Prepper2 ай бұрын

    Ranger one (expensive fmj)

  • @brianc0019
    @brianc00192 ай бұрын

    147 HST’s all day / everyday

  • @GeographyCzar
    @GeographyCzar2 ай бұрын

    Brilliant! Thanks for discovering this round, it definitely warrants testing out of the 1.9 inch barrel Ruger LCR.

  • @wesmonahan8488
    @wesmonahan84882 ай бұрын

    Mine all say +p on box and back of bullets same box you have too that’s weird 🤔

  • @brianmoore1164
    @brianmoore11642 ай бұрын

    I am a fan of this ammunition and I like the 140 grain version as well. This looks better for urban carry and the 140 for time in the great outdoors.

  • @Mark-dr5xi
    @Mark-dr5xi2 ай бұрын

    Exact test I was looking for-big HST fan. 34 year LEO.

  • @robwilson3749
    @robwilson37493 ай бұрын

    "Budget friendly." Hahahahaha!! Thank you for the test. Very good. I just picked up one of theses Rossi RP63-3" revolvers so I appreciate this. Academy has them for $39.99 and as mentioned in the video these can be found cheaper on line but, not by very much. I do have a few boxes from when they were $22 a box at Wal Mart before the panic insanity began. I know, I know, that was then and this now. Lol.

  • @hmdwn
    @hmdwn3 ай бұрын

    And 'plunk test' failures?

  • @rrsatx
    @rrsatx3 ай бұрын

    What a waste

  • @jschreadley876
    @jschreadley8763 ай бұрын

    Another gummy test. What happens when they hit muscle and bone?

  • @chico5366
    @chico53663 ай бұрын

    tools used a ported 4in barrel and sam used a standard 4 in barrel ... i think the ported barrel is more like the 3inc maybe .. I get closer to your numbers with my 686+ consistently with this ammo... and it is easier shooting than the Remmington 125 gr 357 which i constantly get 1350 + /- in my 686+. thanks for the video

  • @Judge102
    @Judge1023 ай бұрын

    For the price thats pretty good ammo. I may have to look into purchasing a box or ten😂

  • @joneifer8987
    @joneifer89873 ай бұрын

    To be expected. Nice test.

  • @tommcstacker4216
    @tommcstacker42163 ай бұрын

    In stock right now, $76.99 for 200 rds 8/25/24 Edit: spelling

  • @williambaker1753
    @williambaker17533 ай бұрын

    They are a brass case and nickel plated the 147gr HST is one of my favorite rounds I like the Winchester T series I never tried the Winchester one's they look like the Winchester USA ready witch are good but they have a red insert. I like all Winchester ammo the old red and white box is still one of the best budget ammos on the market and the NATOs are +p FMJ ball ammo and some of the best target and plinking ammo money can buy

  • @HavocDH
    @HavocDH3 ай бұрын

    Why is the Gel not clear?

  • @SpudOutdoors
    @SpudOutdoors3 ай бұрын

    The clear gel isn’t standard and should not be used

  • @oldcop18
    @oldcop183 ай бұрын

    I’ve had the older model LCP for over 10 years & hundreds of trouble free rounds of FMJ & HP. It’s a perfect always-gun, especially in warm weather or when I have to wear thin dress slacks.

  • @SpudOutdoors
    @SpudOutdoors3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for using the correct gel blocks instead of the fake clear gel.

  • @michaellavaughnrobinson
    @michaellavaughnrobinson3 ай бұрын

    Very well done test.

  • @EducatedBlackMan
    @EducatedBlackMan3 ай бұрын

    The Ruger LCP Max is my EDC and the only ammo I trust is Defiant Munitions and Underwood Xtreme Defender.

  • @WeLuv9x5
    @WeLuv9x53 ай бұрын

    Anyone tried the same cartridge but +P?