Brass Fetcher
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Special thanks to JK for sponsoring this test.
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Brass Fetcher ballistic testing
Test # JK 13
Bare gelatin block. (Nominal 10% concentration)
Cartridge : .380ACP RBCD 45gr TF/SP
Block Calibration : 3.3 ± 0.05 inch penetration @ 585 ± 0.5 ft/sec
Block Calibration temperature : 37.9 ± 0.05 Degrees Fahrenheit
Block Core temperature : 38.8 ± 0.05 Degrees Fahrenheit
Bullet Performance:
Impact Velocity : 1378 ± 0.5 feet/second
Deepest Penetration Depth : 8.0 ± 0.05 Inch
Maximum Crack Diameter : 2.0 ± 0.05 Inch
Max Crack Diameter Location : 1.9 ± 0.05 Inch
Cavitation Depth : 0.0-6.3 ± 0.05 Inch
Notes:
Weapon – Kel-Tec P3AT, with 2.75” barrel length
Distance – 10.0 feet, muzzle to gelatin impact face
Test site conditions - 66 deg F, 48% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact - 4 minutes
Bullet recovered weight – 41.0gr
Bullet recovered average diameter – Jacket = 0.508”; lead core = 0.339”; plastic core = 0.334”
Bullet recovered length – Jacket = 0.159”; lead core = 0.153”; plastic core = 0.248”
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Brass Fetcher ballistic testing
Test # JK 13
Bare gelatin block. (Nominal 10% concentration)
Cartridge : .380ACP RBCD 45gr TF/SP
Block Calibration : 3.3 ± 0.05 inch penetration @ 585 ± 0.5 ft/sec
Block Calibration temperature : 37.9 ± 0.05 Degrees Fahrenheit
Block Core temperature : 38.8 ± 0.05 Degrees Fahrenheit
Bullet Performance:
Impact Velocity : 1378 ± 0.5 feet/second
Deepest Penetration Depth : 8.0 ± 0.05 Inch
Maximum Crack Diameter : 2.0 ± 0.05 Inch
Max Crack Diameter Location : 1.9 ± 0.05 Inch
Cavitation Depth : 0.0-6.3 ± 0.05 Inch
Notes:
Weapon – Kel-Tec P3AT, with 2.75” barrel length
Distance – 10.0 feet, muzzle to gelatin impact face
Test site conditions - 66 deg F, 48% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact - 4 minutes
Bullet recovered weight – 41.0gr
Bullet recovered average diameter – Jacket = 0.508”; lead core = 0.339”; plastic core = 0.334”
Bullet recovered length – Jacket = 0.159”; lead core = 0.153”; plastic core = 0.248”
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