Ballistic gelatin test results : .327 Magnum Speer 115gr Gold Dot JHP Overpenetration


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JE223
August 21, 2008, 09:59 PM
Special thanks to JK for their sponsorship of this test.

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Brass Fetcher ballistic testing

Test # JK 12
Overpenetration test. 2 gelatin blocks separated by interior wall. (Nominal 10% concentration)

Cartridge : .327 Magnum Speer 115gr Gold Dot JHP

Block Calibration : 3.5 (3.2) ± 0.05 inch penetration @ 576 (589) ± 0.5 ft/sec

Block Calibration temperature : 35.5 (35.5) ± 0.05 Degrees Fahrenheit

Block Core temperature : 36.9 (36.5) ± 0.05 Degrees Fahrenheit

Bullet Performance:

Impact Velocity : 1320 ± 0.5 feet/second
Deepest Penetration Depth : 8.5 (3.4) ± 0.05 Inch
Maximum Crack Diameter : 2.4 ± 0.05 Inch
Max Crack Diameter Location : 4.1 ± 0.05 Inch
Cavitation Depth : 0.0-8.5 ± 0.05 Inch

Notes:
Weapon – Ruger SP101, with 3.1” barrel length
Distance – 10.0 feet, muzzle to gelatin impact face
Test site conditions - 69 deg F, 43% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact - 5 minutes
Bullet recovered weight – 115.2 ± 0.05gr
Bullet recovered average diameter - 0.490 ± 0.0005"
Bullet recovered length - 0.450 ± 0.0005"
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ArchAngelCD
August 22, 2008, 03:30 AM
Thank you for doing all these tests and sharing the results with us. The information is invaluable when trying to choose a good carry round.

FullEffect1911
August 22, 2008, 08:43 AM
Thank you for the test. I really like the new layout for the information, and the extra time you are taking for recording said data.

Drgong
August 22, 2008, 08:49 AM
the .327 looks like a keeper of a round...

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