.44 mag gel test: Parabellum Research 240 gr JHP (XTP?)

[chopinbloc]

https://youtu.be/rMovOc_QZWk











240 gr PBR 240 gr JHP fired from 6" barrel Herter's single action revolver through four layers of denim into calibrated 10% ordnance gelatin. I *think* this is an XTP, but I can't confirm.

BB: 593.4 fps, 3.1"

Impact velocity: 1,532 fps
Penetration: 14.6"
Retained weight: 224.8 gr
Max expansion: 0.862"
Min expansion: 0.566"

 

[Panzerschwein]

Who says the .44 magnum can't be used for defense??

Looks like a great load to me.

 

[chopinbloc]

LOL, right? Maybe a bit more recoil and muzzle blast than is ideal for defensive use, but the terminal performance doesn't get much better.

 

[buck460XVR]

Looks like a XTP to me also. That said, while having excellent expansion in revolvers, I have quit using them for hunting deer in my carbines because of over-expansion and no exit hole. Something I've found Nosler JSPs are better at.

 

[chopinbloc]

In my limited carbine gel testing, I'd have to agree that soft point is a better choice for both .357 and .44

 

[Jason_W]

In my limited carbine gel testing, I'd have to agree that soft point is a better choice for both .357 and .44

Or go old school with a hard cast, wide flat nose bullet. For the .44 at least.

 

[MTMilitiaman]

I'm really surprised by the lack of penetration. I've seen more penetration from 200 gr XTP gel tests for 10mm Auto. That would usually be in the 1200-1250 fps range when loaded correctly and almost always gets closer to 16 inches than 14 in any test I have seen.
I would like to see the .44 load tested out of a shorter barrel. I am curious how a shorter, say, 4"barreled revolver might affect performance. Usually a drop in velocity will reduce expansion and increase penetration. I'd also like to see the 10mm load tested from a longer barreled carbine. I've never been into pistol caliber carbines but have always wanted a MP10 SBR. I good true to spec 10mm MP5 with a Navy trigger group. Ya

Anyways, thanks for the info.

 

[chopinbloc]

Yeah, lower velocity should usually get deeper penetration. The 10mm has higher sectional density for the same weight.