Test Gun: Sig P320, P365
Barrel length: 3.9, 3 inches.
Ammunition: Federal 9mm 124gr Hydra-Shok
Test media: 10% Vyse Ballistics Gel, Clear Ballistics Gel.
Distance: 10 feet.
Chronograph: Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph G2.
Five shot velocity average: 1027, 981fps
BB Calibration: 3.25 inches.

https://general-cartridge.com/2020/04/28/federal-9mm-124gr-hydra-shok-in-vyse-ballistic-gel/

Test Gun: Beretta 70
Barrel length: 3.5 inches.
Ammunition: Federal .32 ACP 65gr Hydra-Shok JHP
Test media: 10% Vyse Ballistics Gel.
Distance: 10 feet.
Chronograph: Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph G2.
Five shot velocity average: 917fps.
BB Calibration: 4 inches.

https://general-cartridge.com/2020/06/02/federal-32-acp-65gr-hydra-shok-jhp-in-vyse-ballistics-gel/

Quote from: 5pins on June 02 2020 10:15:10 PM MDT


Test Gun: Beretta 70
Barrel length: 3.5 inches.
Ammunition: Federal .32 ACP 65gr Hydra-Shok JHP
Test media: 10% Vyse Ballistics Gel.
Distance: 10 feet.
Chronograph: Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph G2.
Five shot velocity average: 917fps.
BB Calibration: 4 inches.

https://general-cartridge.com/2020/06/02/federal-32-acp-65gr-hydra-shok-jhp-in-vyse-ballistics-gel/

The unfired rounds and the expanded bullets do not look like traditional hydra shoks. These look like a cross between and a hydra shok and a gold dot? They look plated like the gold dots opposed to the traditional copper jacket. Any insight on this?

Yes, they do appear to be plated similar to the Gold Dot. Not surprising when you consiter thet Speer and Federal are part of the same company.

Absolutely, I interviewed for an IT position at Vista Outdoor a couple of years ago, a very impressive facility, to bad they didn't want to pay more 😀

Quote from: 5pins on July 15 2020 08:39:05 AM MDT
Yes, they do appear to be plated similar to the Gold Dot. Not surprising when you consiter thet Speer and Federal are part of the same company.

After seeing these, the hydra shok has probably been one of the most loved and hated ammo lines, its been around a long time. But for some reason I'd like to see the plated hydra shok in the more common calibers for some reason lol, seems like an interesting mash up!

Test Gun: Ruger LCP
Barrel length: 2.75 inches.
Ammunition: Federal .380 ACP 99gr Hydra-Shok Deep.
Test media: 10% Vyse Ballistics Gel.
Distance: 10 feet.
Chronograph: Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph G2.
Five shot velocity average: 873fps
BB Calibration: 3.5 inches.

https://general-cartridge.com/2020/07/30/federal-380-acp-99gr-hydra-shok-deep-in-vyse-ballistics-gel/

Test Gun: Sig P320, P365
Barrel length: 3.9, 3 inches.
Ammunition: Winchester USA Ready Defense Ammunition 9mm Luger +P 124 Grain Hex-Vent Jacketed Hollow Point (RED9HP)
Test media: 10% Vyse Ballistics Gel
Distance: 10 feet.
Chronograph: Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph G2.
Five shot velocity average: 1201, 1139 fps
BB Calibration: 3.25 inches.

https://general-cartridge.com/2022/03/29/winchester-9mm-124gr-p-hex-vent-in-vyse-ballistic-gel/

Test Gun: Ruger LCP
Barrel length: 2.75 inches.
Ammunition: Underwood .380 ACP 90gr +P XTP (Item 141)
Test media: 10% Vyse Ballistics Gel.
Distance: 10 feet.
Chronograph: Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph G2.
Five shot velocity average: 1036fps
BB Calibration two shots: 4 and 3.75 inches.

https://general-cartridge.com/2022/11/05/underwood-380-acp-90gr-p-xtp-in-vyes-ballistics-gel/