Amazing Performance! 5.56mm Black Hills Optimized 50gr TSX
This video showcases a gel test of Black Hills' 5.56mm Optimized 50gr TSX ammunition fired from a 10.5" AR-15 with a 1:7" twist barrel. The test aims to assess the ammunition's performance, specifically addressing speculation about its effectiveness from short barrels. High-speed camera footage captures the projectile's penetration, retained weight, and expansion in calibrated 10% ordnance gelatin, with detailed ballistic data presented. The video also provides links to the discussion thread on ARFCOM and aims to follow on social media.










