Ballistic gelatin test results : 12 gauge 2 3/4" Maximum #4 buckshot

[Brass Fetcher]

The three gelatin blocks were shot at 10' distance from the muzzle. Weapon was a New England Firearms 12 gauge Pardner with 24.0" barrel length and a Skeet I choke. This is between cylinder and improved cylinder in constriction.

The brief summary and pictures are below, the full summary and pictures are at : http://www.brassfetcher.com/Excel_files/12%20gauge%20Federal%202.75%20inch%20maximum%20%234%20buckshot%20(12%20gauge%205-7)%20summary.xls

Average impact velocity was 1253 ft/sec.
Average penetration was 13.1"

Pellets were recovered with moderate deformation.

 

[Brass Fetcher]

I've been getting quite a few emails as to finding the pictures on the Excel file.

Each of the three shots has its own 'page' within the spreadsheet. Look at the bottom lefthand side of the screen, and click on 'Shot 1', 'Shot 2', etc.

Thank you,
John

 

[SnakeLogan]

Thanks again BrassFetcher! Your website is one of my favorites. Are you doing any more buckshot tests?