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Brass Fetcher Ballistic Testing
300 AAC Blackout, various Handloads
06October2010
Bullet type Impact velocity (ft/sec)
Impact kinetic energy (ft*lb)
Surface Area (square inch)
Penetration depth (inch)
Hornady 110gr V-Max 2220 1204 0.260 12.8 Speer 125gr TNT 2103 1227 0.288 17.7
Nosler 125gr Ballistic Tip 2063 1181 0.166 21.3
Remington 125gr Accutip 2057 1174 0.207 18.0
Sierra 125gr Pro Hunter JSP
2095 1218 0.316 18.4
Hornady 130gr SP 2086 1256 0.308 17.6 Barnes 110gr TSX 2233 1218 0.170 20.1
Notes :
Weapon – 300 AAC BLACKOUT with 16” barrel length. Loads are at various levels of charge to simulate impacts down
range
Distance – 10.0 feet, muzzle to impact face
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Hornady 110gr V-Max
Shot 1 Shot 2 Shot 3
Calibration depth (Inches, corrected to 590 ft/sec impact velocity)
(Ideal gelatin block penetration depth = 3.4”) 3.5 3.8 3.8
Impact velocity (Measured at 7ft)
(ft/sec) 2239 2183 2239
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
12.2 14.3 12.0 + exit
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Shot 1
Block Calibration Velocity (ft/sec)
Block Calibration Depth (inch)
Block Calibration Temperature
(Degrees Fahrenheit)
Block Core Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit)
583 3.4 41.3 41.9
Impact Velocity (ft/sec)
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter Location (inch)
2239 12.2 3.8 2.8
Cavitation Depth (inch)
1.8 – 7.9
Notes :
Bullet recovered surface area - 0.235 square inches
Bullet recovered diameter – 0.547”
Bullet recovered weight – 47.5gr
Test site conditions – 65 degrees Fahrenheit, 42% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact – 3 minutes
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Figure 1. Side view of Shot 1 gelatin block
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Figure 2. Top view of Shot 1 gelatin block
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Figure 3. Projectile view of Shot 1 recovered fragments
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Shot 2
Block Calibration Velocity (ft/sec)
Block Calibration Depth (inch)
Block Calibration Temperature
(Degrees Fahrenheit)
Block Core Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit)
580 3.8 40.2 39.3
Impact Velocity (ft/sec)
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter Location (inch)
2183 14.3 5.7 4.3
Cavitation Depth (inch)
10.4
Notes :
Bullet recovered surface area - 0.287 square inches
Bullet recovered diameter – 0.605”
Bullet recovered weight – 61.6gr
Test site conditions – 64 degrees Fahrenheit, 40% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact – 2 minutes
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Figure 4. Side view of Shot 2 gelatin block
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Figure 5. Top view of Shot 2 gelatin block
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Figure 6. Projectile view of Shot 2 recovered fragments
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Shot 3
Block Calibration Velocity (ft/sec)
Block Calibration Depth (inch)
Block Calibration Temperature
(Degrees Fahrenheit)
Block Core Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit)
590 4.0 40.6 39.0
Impact Velocity (ft/sec)
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter Location (inch)
2239 Exited at 12.0 5.0 5.6
Cavitation Depth (inch)
10.9
Notes :
Bullet recovered surface area - 0.257 square inches
Bullet recovered diameter – 0.572”
Bullet recovered weight – 50.3gr
Test site conditions – 64 degrees Fahrenheit, 40% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact – 2 minutes
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Figure 7. Side view of Shot 3 gelatin block
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Figure 8. Top view of Shot 3 gelatin block
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Figure 9. Projectile view of Shot 3 recovered fragments
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110gr V-Max performance against car windshield
This bullet appears to fragment severely after impact with 0.235” thick laminated car windshield glass turned at a 45
degree obliquity. While this fragmentation causes a shallower bullet penetration depth in a soft target located behind
the windshield glass, the penetration depth of these fragments into gelatin indicates that they could pose a risk to
unprotected eyes and structures located close to the skin of an attacker.
Shot 1
Block Calibration Velocity (ft/sec)
Block Calibration Depth (inch)
Block Calibration Temperature
(Degrees Fahrenheit)
Block Core Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit)
598 3.2 42.8 43.5
Impact Velocity (ft/sec)
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter Location (inch)
2282 7.7 4.1 2.8
Cavitation Depth (inch)
7.2
Notes :
Bullet recovered surface area - 0.195 square inches
Bullet recovered diameter – 0.498”
Bullet recovered weight – 42.3gr
Test site conditions – 62 degrees Fahrenheit, 44% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact – 3 minutes
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Side View of V-Max impact with windshield glass (45 degree obliquity, 2282 ft/sec impact velocity)
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Top View of V-Max impact with windshield glass (45 degree obliquity, 2282 ft/sec impact velocity)
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Frag View of V-Max impact with windshield glass (45 degree obliquity, 2282 ft/sec impact velocity)
Barrier View of V-Max impact with windshield glass (45 degree obliquity, 2282 ft/sec impact velocity) (l-r, impact-exit)
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Soft-Catch images
In order to isolate the effect of the bullets collision with the barrier, the gelatin backing was removed and a soft-catch
box was placed behind windshield glass and the test was repeated. It can be said that windshield glass appears to strip
away a great portion of the V-max bullet upon impact.
2218 ft/sec impact velocity
2249 ft/sec impact velocity
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110gr V-Max performance against car doors
This bullet appears to fragment severely after impact with 20 gauge sheet metal turned at 0 degree obliquity. While this
fragmentation causes a shallower bullet penetration depth in a soft target located behind the car door, the penetration
depth of these fragments into gelatin indicates that they could pose a risk to unprotected eyes and structures located
close to the skin of an attacker.
In order to exacerbate the effect of this bullet, which is intentionally made with fragile construction to break up on
impact with varmint animals, colliding with steel sheet metal, the FBI ‘car door’ fixture was turned at a 45 degree angle
such that the apparent thickness of the steel was increased.
Shot 1 (0 degree obliquity)
Block Calibration Velocity (ft/sec)
Block Calibration Depth (inch)
Block Calibration Temperature
(Degrees Fahrenheit)
Block Core Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit)
589 3.6 40.6 41.3
Impact Velocity (ft/sec)
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter Location (inch)
2234 13.0 5.3 3.6
Cavitation Depth (inch)
11.6
Notes :
Bullet recovered surface area - 0.290 square inches
Bullet recovered diameter – 0.608”
Bullet recovered weight – 57.6gr
Test site conditions – 62 degrees Fahrenheit, 44% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact – 3 minutes
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Side View of V-Max impact with car door (0 degree obliquity, 2234 ft/sec impact velocity)
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Top View of V-Max impact with car door (0 degree obliquity, 2234 ft/sec impact velocity)
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Frag View of V-Max impact with car door (0 degree obliquity, 2234 ft/sec impact velocity)
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Barrier View of V-Max impact with car door (0 degree obliquity, 2234 ft/sec impact velocity) (l-r impact-exit)
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Soft-Catch images
2276 ft/sec impact velocity
2287 ft/sec impact velocity
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Shot 2 (45 degree obliquity)
Block Calibration Velocity (ft/sec)
Block Calibration Depth (inch)
Block Calibration Temperature
(Degrees Fahrenheit)
Block Core Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit)
581 3.5 40.4 41.0
Impact Velocity (ft/sec)
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter Location (inch)
2249 12.1 5.2 2.7
Cavitation Depth (inch)
9.3
Notes :
Bullet recovered surface area - 0.223 square inches
Bullet recovered diameter – 0.533”
Bullet recovered weight – 57.9gr
Test site conditions – 62 degrees Fahrenheit, 44% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact – 3 minutes
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Side View of V-Max impact with car door (45 degree obliquity, 2249 ft/sec impact velocity)
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Top View of V-Max impact with car door (45 degree obliquity, 2249 ft/sec impact velocity)
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Frag View of V-Max impact with car door (45 degree obliquity, 2249 ft/sec impact velocity)
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Barrier View of V-Max impact with car door (45 degree obliquity, 2249 ft/sec impact velocity) (l-r impact-exit)
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Speer 125gr TNT
Shot 1 Shot 2 Shot 3
Calibration depth (Inches, corrected to 590 ft/sec impact velocity)
(Ideal gelatin block penetration depth = 3.4”) 3.4 3.6 3.9
Impact velocity (Measured at 7ft)
(ft/sec) 2091 2029 2190
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
15.0 20.3 17.8
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Shot 1
Block Calibration Velocity (ft/sec)
Block Calibration Depth (inch)
Block Calibration Temperature
(Degrees Fahrenheit)
Block Core Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit)
577 3.2 41.1 42.4
Impact Velocity (ft/sec)
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter Location (inch)
2091 15.0 5.3 6.0
Cavitation Depth (inch)
3.1-13.6
Notes :
Bullet recovered surface area - 0.251 square inches
Bullet recovered diameter – 0.565”
Bullet recovered weight – 70.1gr
Test site conditions – 65 degrees Fahrenheit, 44% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact – 3 minutes
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Figure 10. Side view of Shot 1 gelatin block
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Figure 11. Top view of Shot 1 gelatin block
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Figure 12. Projectile view of Shot 1 recovered fragments
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Shot 2
Block Calibration Velocity (ft/sec)
Block Calibration Depth (inch)
Block Calibration Temperature
(Degrees Fahrenheit)
Block Core Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit)
578 3.5 40.1 40.2
Impact Velocity (ft/sec)
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter Location (inch)
2029 20.3 5.3 9.4
Cavitation Depth (inch)
7.1 – 18.5
Notes :
Bullet recovered surface area - 0.296 square inches
Bullet recovered diameter – 0.614”
Bullet recovered weight – 124.1gr
Test site conditions – 64 degrees Fahrenheit, 40% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact – 2 minutes
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Figure 13. Side view of Shot 2 gelatin block
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Figure 14. Top view of Shot 2 gelatin block
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Figure 15. Projectile view of Shot 2 recovered fragments
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Shot 3
Block Calibration Velocity (ft/sec)
Block Calibration Depth (inch)
Block Calibration Temperature
(Degrees Fahrenheit)
Block Core Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit)
575 3.8 40.4 40.2
Impact Velocity (ft/sec)
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter Location (inch)
2190 17.8 5.8 7.9
Cavitation Depth (inch)
16.1
Notes :
Bullet recovered surface area - 0.317 square inches
Bullet recovered diameter – 0.635”
Bullet recovered weight – 86.8gr
Test site conditions – 64 degrees Fahrenheit, 40% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact – 2 minutes
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Figure 16. Side view of Shot 3 gelatin block
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Figure 17. Top view of Shot 3 gelatin block
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Figure 18. Projectile view of Shot 3 recovered fragments
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Nosler 125gr Ballistic Tip
Shot 1 Shot 2 Shot 3
Calibration depth (Inches, corrected to 590 ft/sec impact velocity)
(Ideal gelatin block penetration depth = 3.4”) 3.2 3.7 3.4
Impact velocity (Measured at 7ft)
(ft/sec) 2011 2026 2152
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
18.1 22.3 23.6
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Shot 1
Block Calibration Velocity (ft/sec)
Block Calibration Depth (inch)
Block Calibration Temperature
(Degrees Fahrenheit)
Block Core Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit)
582 3.1 36.6 39.0
Impact Velocity (ft/sec)
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter Location (inch)
2011 18.1 4.5 6.0
Cavitation Depth (inch)
2.7 – 14.8
Notes :
Bullet recovered surface area - 0.144 square inches
Bullet recovered diameter – 0.428”
Bullet recovered weight – 47.2gr
Test site conditions – 65 degrees Fahrenheit, 44% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact – 3 minutes
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Figure 19. Side view of Shot 1 gelatin block
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Figure 20. Top view of Shot 1 gelatin block
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Figure 21. Projectile view of Shot 1 recovered fragments
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Shot 2
Block Calibration Velocity (ft/sec)
Block Calibration Depth (inch)
Block Calibration Temperature
(Degrees Fahrenheit)
Block Core Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit)
590 3.7 41.9 42.0
Impact Velocity (ft/sec)
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter Location (inch)
2026 22.3 3.9 7.0
Cavitation Depth (inch)
4.3 – 18.1
Notes :
Bullet recovered surface area - 0.167 square inches
Bullet recovered diameter – 0.461”
Bullet recovered weight – 56.8gr
Test site conditions – 65 degrees Fahrenheit, 44% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact – 2 minutes
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Figure 22. Side view of Shot 2 gelatin block
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Figure 23. Top view of Shot 2 gelatin block
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Figure 24. Projectile view of Shot 2 recovered fragments
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Shot 3
Block Calibration Velocity (ft/sec)
Block Calibration Depth (inch)
Block Calibration Temperature
(Degrees Fahrenheit)
Block Core Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit)
586 3.3 39.7 39.3
Impact Velocity (ft/sec)
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter Location (inch)
2152 23.6 5.3 5.5
Cavitation Depth (inch)
0.8 – 18.1
Notes :
Bullet recovered surface area - 0.186 square inches
Bullet recovered diameter – 0.487”
Bullet recovered weight – 84.9gr
Test site conditions – 65 degrees Fahrenheit, 44% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact – 2 minutes
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Figure 25. Side view of Shot 3 gelatin block
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Figure 26. Top view of Shot 3 gelatin block
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Figure 27. Projectile view of Shot 3 recovered fragments
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Remington 125gr Accutip
Shot 1 Shot 2 Shot 3
Calibration depth (Inches, corrected to 590 ft/sec impact velocity)
(Ideal gelatin block penetration depth = 3.4”) 3.4 3.9 3.9
Impact velocity (Measured at 7ft)
(ft/sec) 2069 2028 2074
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
18.2 16.2 19.5
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Shot 1
Block Calibration Velocity (ft/sec)
Block Calibration Depth (inch)
Block Calibration Temperature
(Degrees Fahrenheit)
Block Core Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit)
589 3.4 40.6 41.7
Impact Velocity (ft/sec)
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter Location (inch)
2069 18.2 4.3 4.3
Cavitation Depth (inch)
1.3 – 15.1
Notes :
Bullet recovered surface area - 0.171 square inches
Bullet recovered diameter – 0.467”
Bullet recovered weight – 61.6gr
Test site conditions – 65 degrees Fahrenheit, 44% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact – 3 minutes
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Figure 28. Side view of Shot 1 gelatin block
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Figure 29. Top view of Shot 1 gelatin block
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Figure 30. Projectile view of Shot 1 recovered fragments
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Shot 2
Block Calibration Velocity (ft/sec)
Block Calibration Depth (inch)
Block Calibration Temperature
(Degrees Fahrenheit)
Block Core Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit)
588 3.9 39.9 38.6
Impact Velocity (ft/sec)
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter Location (inch)
2028 16.2 4.8 3.8
Cavitation Depth (inch)
12.6
Notes :
Bullet recovered surface area - 0.193 square inches
Bullet recovered diameter – 0.496”
Bullet recovered weight – 64.8gr
Test site conditions – 64 degrees Fahrenheit, 40% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact – 2 minutes
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Figure 31. Side view of Shot 2 gelatin block
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Figure 32. Top view of Shot 2 gelatin block
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Figure 33. Projectile view of Shot 2 recovered fragments
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Shot 3
Block Calibration Velocity (ft/sec)
Block Calibration Depth (inch)
Block Calibration Temperature
(Degrees Fahrenheit)
Block Core Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit)
579 4.0 40.8 39.9
Impact Velocity (ft/sec)
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter Location (inch)
2074 19.5 3.9 5.4
Cavitation Depth (inch)
13.1
Notes :
Bullet recovered surface area - 0.258 square inches
Bullet recovered diameter – 0.573”
Bullet recovered weight – 99.2gr
Test site conditions – 64 degrees Fahrenheit, 40% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact – 2 minutes
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Figure 34. Side view of Shot 3 gelatin block
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Figure 35. Top view of Shot 3 gelatin block
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Figure 36. Projectile view of Shot 3 recovered fragments
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Sierra 125gr Pro Hunter
Shot 1 Shot 2 Shot 3
Calibration depth (Inches, corrected to 590 ft/sec impact velocity)
(Ideal gelatin block penetration depth = 3.4”) 3.2 3.4 3.7
Impact velocity (Measured at 7ft)
(ft/sec) 2096 2107 2083
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
16.0 17.5 21.7
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Shot 1
Block Calibration Velocity (ft/sec)
Block Calibration Depth (inch)
Block Calibration Temperature
(Degrees Fahrenheit)
Block Core Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit)
588 3.2 39.1 40.2
Impact Velocity (ft/sec)
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter Location (inch)
2096 16.0 5.0 5.2
Cavitation Depth (inch)
0.0 – 14.0
Notes :
Bullet recovered surface area - 0.377 square inches
Bullet recovered diameter – 0.693”
Bullet recovered weight – 115.4gr
Test site conditions – 65 degrees Fahrenheit, 44% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact – 2 minutes
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Figure 37. Side view of Shot 1 gelatin block
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Figure 38. Top view of Shot 1 gelatin block
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Figure 39. Projectile view of Shot 1 recovered fragments
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Shot 2
Block Calibration Velocity (ft/sec)
Block Calibration Depth (inch)
Block Calibration Temperature
(Degrees Fahrenheit)
Block Core Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit)
577 3.4 40.2 40.8
Impact Velocity (ft/sec)
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter Location (inch)
2107 17.5 3.9 4.3
Cavitation Depth (inch)
14.9
Notes :
Bullet recovered surface area - 0.174 square inches
Bullet recovered diameter – 0.471”
Bullet recovered weight – 44.8gr
Test site conditions – 64 degrees Fahrenheit, 40% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact – 3 minutes
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Figure 40. Side view of Shot 2 gelatin block
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Figure 41. Top view of Shot 2 gelatin block
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Figure 42. Projectile view of Shot 2 recovered fragments
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Shot 3
Block Calibration Velocity (ft/sec)
Block Calibration Depth (inch)
Block Calibration Temperature
(Degrees Fahrenheit)
Block Core Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit)
579 3.6 40.8 40.6
Impact Velocity (ft/sec)
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter Location (inch)
2083 21.7 4.6 11.5
Cavitation Depth (inch)
7.5 – 18.0
Notes :
Bullet recovered surface area - 0.396 square inches
Bullet recovered diameter – 0.710”
Bullet recovered weight – 117.6gr
Test site conditions – 64 degrees Fahrenheit, 40% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact – 3 minutes
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Figure 43. Side view of Shot 3 gelatin block
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Figure 44. Top view of Shot 3 gelatin block
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Figure 45. Projectile view of Shot 3 recovered fragments
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125gr Pro Hunter performance against car windshield
This bullet appears to fragment severely after impact with 0.235” thick laminated car windshield glass turned at a 45
degree obliquity. Due to the higher initial weight and perhaps the more solid construction, this bullet retains a higher
mass and greater penetration in the gelatin block behind the windshield, than does the 110gr Hornady V-Max.
Shot 1
Block Calibration Velocity (ft/sec)
Block Calibration Depth (inch)
Block Calibration Temperature
(Degrees Fahrenheit)
Block Core Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit)
603 3.5 43.1 42.6
Impact Velocity (ft/sec)
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter Location (inch)
2103 9.8 4.8 3.9
Cavitation Depth (inch)
8.0
Notes :
Bullet recovered surface area - 0.272 square inches
Bullet recovered diameter – 0.589”
Bullet recovered weight – 68.8gr
Test site conditions – 62 degrees Fahrenheit, 44% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact – 3 minutes
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Side View of Pro Hunter impact with windshield glass (45 degree obliquity, 2103 ft/sec impact velocity)
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Top View of Pro Hunter impact with windshield glass (45 degree obliquity, 2103 ft/sec impact velocity)
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Frag View of Pro Hunter impact with windshield glass (45 degree obliquity, 2103 ft/sec impact velocity)
Barrier View of Pro Hunter impact with windshield glass (45 degree obliquity, 2103 ft/sec impact velocity)
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Soft-Catch images
In order to isolate the effect of the bullets collision with the barrier, the gelatin backing was removed and a soft-catch
box was placed behind windshield glass and the test was repeated. It can be said that windshield glass appears to strip
away a great portion of the Pro Hunter bullet upon impact.
2096 ft/sec impact velocity
2106 ft/sec impact velocity
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125gr Pro Hunter performance against car doors
This bullet appears to fragment severely after impact with 20 gauge sheet metal turned at 0 degree obliquity. While this
fragmentation causes a shallower bullet penetration depth in a soft target located behind the car door, the penetration
depth of these fragments into gelatin indicates that they could pose a risk to unprotected eyes and structures located
close to the skin of an attacker.
Shot 1 (0 degree obliquity)
Block Calibration Velocity (ft/sec)
Block Calibration Depth (inch)
Block Calibration Temperature
(Degrees Fahrenheit)
Block Core Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit)
590 3.5 42.2 41.5
Impact Velocity (ft/sec)
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter Location (inch)
2080 16.5 5.6 5.9
Cavitation Depth (inch)
13.5
Notes :
Bullet recovered surface area – 0.295 square inches
Bullet recovered diameter – 0.613”
Bullet recovered weight – 101.5gr
Test site conditions – 62 degrees Fahrenheit, 44% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact – 3 minutes
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Side View of Pro Hunter impact with car door (0 degree obliquity, 2080 ft/sec impact velocity)
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Top View of Pro Hunter impact with car door (0 degree obliquity, 2080 ft/sec impact velocity)
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Frag View of Pro Hunter impact with car door (0 degree obliquity, 2080 ft/sec impact velocity)
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Barrier View of Pro Hunter impact with car door (0 degree obliquity, 2080 ft/sec impact velocity) (l-r impact-exit)
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Soft-Catch images
2030 ft/sec impact velocity
2052 ft/sec impact velocity
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Hornady 130gr SP
Shot 1 Shot 2 Shot 3
Calibration depth (Inches, corrected to 590 ft/sec impact velocity)
(Ideal gelatin block penetration depth = 3.4”) 3.2 3.4 3.9
Impact velocity (Measured at 7ft)
(ft/sec) 2064 2106 2087
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
18.1 16.5 18.2
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Shot 1
Block Calibration Velocity (ft/sec)
Block Calibration Depth (inch)
Block Calibration Temperature
(Degrees Fahrenheit)
Block Core Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit)
588 3.2 40.1 40.4
Impact Velocity (ft/sec)
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter Location (inch)
2064 18.1 4.5 8.1
Cavitation Depth (inch)
16.1
Notes :
Bullet recovered surface area – 0.290 square inches
Bullet recovered diameter – 0.608”
Bullet recovered weight – 86.4gr
Test site conditions – 65 degrees Fahrenheit, 44% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact – 2 minutes
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Figure 46. Side view of Shot 1 gelatin block
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Figure 47. Top view of Shot 1 gelatin block
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Figure 48. Projectile view of Shot 1 recovered fragments
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Shot 2
Block Calibration Velocity (ft/sec)
Block Calibration Depth (inch)
Block Calibration Temperature
(Degrees Fahrenheit)
Block Core Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit)
583 3.3 41.0 41.5
Impact Velocity (ft/sec)
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter Location (inch)
2106 16.5 6.0 5.1
Cavitation Depth (inch)
0.5 – 14.3
Notes :
Bullet recovered surface area - 0.285 square inches
Bullet recovered diameter – 0.602”
Bullet recovered weight – 86.6gr
Test site conditions – degrees Fahrenheit, % relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact – minutes
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Figure 49. Side view of Shot 2 gelatin block
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Figure 50. Top view of Shot 2 gelatin block
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Figure 51. Projectile view of Shot 2 recovered fragments
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Shot 3
Block Calibration Velocity (ft/sec)
Block Calibration Depth (inch)
Block Calibration Temperature
(Degrees Fahrenheit)
Block Core Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit)
569 3.8 41.0 40.1
Impact Velocity (ft/sec)
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter Location (inch)
2087 18.2 5.6 6.2
Cavitation Depth (inch)
13.8
Notes :
Bullet recovered surface area - 0.348 square inches
Bullet recovered diameter – 0.666”
Bullet recovered weight – 110.0gr
Test site conditions – 64 degrees Fahrenheit, 40% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact – 2 minutes
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Figure 52. Side view of Shot 3 gelatin block
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Figure 53. Top view of Shot 3 gelatin block
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Figure 54. Projectile view of Shot 3 recovered fragments
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Barnes 110gr TSX
Shot 1 Shot 2 Shot 3
Calibration depth (Inches, corrected to 590 ft/sec impact velocity)
(Ideal gelatin block penetration depth = 3.4”) 3.5 3.4 3.5
Impact velocity (Measured at 7ft)
(ft/sec) 2276 2159 2265
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
21.9 21.2 18.0
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Shot 1
Block Calibration Velocity (ft/sec)
Block Calibration Depth (inch)
Block Calibration Temperature
(Degrees Fahrenheit)
Block Core Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit)
584 3.4 41.5 40.9
Impact Velocity (ft/sec)
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter Location (inch)
2276 21.9 3.4 4.0
Cavitation Depth (inch)
0 – 14.6
Notes :
Bullet recovered surface area – 0.177 square inches
Bullet recovered diameter – 0.475”
Bullet recovered weight – 109.7gr
Test site conditions – 65 degrees Fahrenheit, 44% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact – 3 minutes
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Figure 55. Side view of Shot 1 gelatin block
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Figure 56. Top view of Shot 1 gelatin block
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Figure 57. Projectile view of Shot 1 recovered fragments
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Shot 2
Block Calibration Velocity (ft/sec)
Block Calibration Depth (inch)
Block Calibration Temperature
(Degrees Fahrenheit)
Block Core Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit)
589 3.5 41.0 41.0
Impact Velocity (ft/sec)
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter Location (inch)
2159 21.2 4.0 5.1
Cavitation Depth (inch)
0.0 – 13.8
Notes :
Bullet recovered surface area - 0.153 square inches
Bullet recovered diameter – 0.441”
Bullet recovered weight – 110.0gr
Test site conditions – 65 degrees Fahrenheit, 45% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact – 2 minutes
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Figure 58. Side view of Shot 2 gelatin block
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Figure 59. Top view of Shot 2 gelatin block
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Figure 60. Projectile view of Shot 2 recovered fragments
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Shot 3
Block Calibration Velocity (ft/sec)
Block Calibration Depth (inch)
Block Calibration Temperature
(Degrees Fahrenheit)
Block Core Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit)
581 3.3 41.0 40.2
Impact Velocity (ft/sec)
Deepest Penetration Depth (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter (inch)
Maximum Crack Diameter Location (inch)
2265 18.0 3.8 6.0
Cavitation Depth (inch)
0 – 15.1
Notes :
Bullet recovered surface area - 0.179 square inches
Bullet recovered diameter – 0.477”
Bullet recovered weight – 109.6gr
Test site conditions – 65 degrees Fahrenheit, 45% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact – 2 minutes
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Figure 61. Side view of Shot 3 gelatin block
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Figure 62. Top view of Shot 3 gelatin block
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Figure 63. Projectile view of Shot 3 recovered fragments