Target vs Hunting .22LR: 2 Target Loads vs 2 HP on Grapefruits (Slow-Mo Impacts)

Welcome back — today we compare four .22LR loads on grapefruit targets: two target-type plinking/competition rounds and two hunting-style hollow points. Grapefruits are an easy, repeatable analog to see penetration, cavitation, and expansion differences without using ballistic gel. We filmed close-ups and slow motion, so you can see how each round behaves on impact and what that could mean in the field.

What we look at Penetration depth through grapefruit rind/pulp Bullet expansion (hollow-point mushrooming) Wound cavity / fragmentation Which round gave the most “stopping power” for small game


Spoiler

Target loads: lower expansion, deeper penetration, cleaner holes
Hollow points: more mushrooming/fragmentation, larger cavities but sometimes less penetration Full results and analysis in the video — watch the impact slow-mo in the video.

Safety note
Always follow local laws and gun-safety rules. Never point firearms at anything you don’t intend to destroy. Wear eye & ear protection and use a safe backstop. This video is for educational/entertainment purposes only.

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