Ballistic gelatin test results : .50 Beowulf Alexander Arms 325gr HP (bare gelatin)

[Brass Fetcher]

Special thanks to JK for their sponsorship of this test.

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Brass Fetcher Ballistic Testing

Test # JK1

Cartridge : .50 Beowulf Alexander Arms 325gr HP


Test Parameters : Nominal 10% ballistic gelatin block. No barriers present. (15.5x9x9)” gelatin block


Block calibration velocity : 573 ft/sec

Block calibration penetration : 3.0 inch

Block calibration temperature : 35.2 degrees Fahrenheit

Block core temperature : 36.0 degrees Fahrenheit


Bullet impact velocity : 1956 ft/sec

Deepest penetration depth : 15.5 inch

Maximum crack diameter : 7.5 inch

Maximum crack diameter location : 5.8 inch

Cavitation depth : 0-14.7 inch



Weapon : Alexander Arms Beowulf Entry; 16.5 inch barrel length

Distance from weapon muzzle to impact face of gelatin block : 10.0 feet

Test site conditions : 69 degrees Fahrenheit, 44% relative humidity

Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact : 4 minutes


Bullet recovered weight : 271.4gr

Bullet recovered average diameter : 0.798”

Bullet recovered length : 0.253”

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[PTK]

I put that into "real world" image results for everyone.

 

[Aaryq]

*begin whispering* If you're hit with this, it's all over. *end whispering*

Seriously though, thanks again. I love all of your tests. Keep up the good work, buddy.

 

[browningguy]

Thanks for the test results. I use this load for pig hunting and it bowls them right over, if you accidently hit them a little low it field dresses them at the same time (from personal experience).

 

[rantingredneck]

Ouch!!!!