Ep. 471 | High-Speed Camera Science and Bullet Terminal Performance

What actually happens when a bullet hits ballistic gel? And what can you learn when you capture the action at speeds the human eye could never see? On this episode, we sit down with Vortex Mechanical Engineer Bradley Richardson to talk about the high-level projects he works on, his unexpected TikTok fame, and the high-speed camera he operates to help us film and analyze the terminal performance of cartridges and bullets. From capturing incredibly fast events in extreme slow motion to breaking down the science behind what happens after impact, Bradley explains why high-speed footage is such a valuable tool, which Vortex departments use it, and what we can learn from watching bullets do their thing frame by frame. We also get into the numbers behind the camera, the coolest discoveries Bradley has made through his work, and a recent ballistic gel session that had him scribbling out some math to figure out exactly what was happening. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast