Gelatin test results

The_Shadow · January 27 2015 05:03:21 PM MST

Did you ever look to see what DT was using in the 223 with the 77gr? ${$default_huh_smiley}$

Raggedyman · January 27 2015 05:52:16 PM MST

I can't. It's from a member at another site.

Raggedyman · February 03 2015 09:40:06 PM MST

Rojo27 · February 04 2015 04:10:25 AM MST

Thanks for sharing.
Sure reinforces Barnes TSX projectile reputation for deep penetration. 14" of ballistics gel, then another gallon of water... Little surprised it didn't go into 2nd jug of water.

This would be excellent choice to hunt with imho but wouldn't be on my short list for a home defense.
Based on 7.62x39 testing you've shared so far; for home defense options I've been most impressed with:
Federal Fusion
Winchester PDX1
Hornady z-max

Raggedyman · February 04 2015 08:59:56 AM MST

I agree. I actually expected the bullet to stop in the first block, though. I think if it hadn't managed to shear off two petals, it would have. Another 50 yards out and the velocity might have been low enough to keep it together and have less penetration. That was what really surprised me. I wouldn't have expected a TSX to shed petals.

Rojo27 · February 04 2015 04:30:17 PM MST

I kinda suspect the petal shearing was caused at or in the plastic gallon water jug.

TNOUTDOORS9 ran a similar test a year or more ago in 223 firing the 55 grain Barnes TSX. His test results were very similar to yours, right down to petal shearing which he seemed to indicate occurred at or in the water jugs (if recollection serves).

Raggedyman · February 04 2015 08:12:36 PM MST

That could certainly be the case for the one you see st the end of the video but the other was left around 2/3 through the block.

Intercooler · February 07 2015 05:26:31 AM MST

Intercooler · February 07 2015 05:29:25 AM MST

The_Shadow · February 07 2015 10:58:19 AM MST

Looks like that 9mm 147 G-2 is a FLOP! ${$default_huh_smiley}$

Cor-Bon DPX interesting just like the Barnes TAC-XP, they are open and twisting till the fold the petals back.

Raggedyman · February 07 2015 11:11:10 AM MST

Yeah, that's surprising.

Raggedyman · February 10 2015 08:32:13 AM MST

Fiocchi 147 gr XTP fired from G22 with Lone Wolf 9mm conversion barrel through four layers of denim into calibrated 10% gelatin.

BB: 592.8 fps, 3.6"

Impact velocity: 957.1 fps
Penetration: 14" of gel, one 6" water jug
Retained weight: 147.0 gr
Max expansion: 0.460"
Min expansion: 0.365"

I have changed up my format quite a lot over the last few videos and I'm interested to hear what elements you like best. Which camera angles and segments are most entertaining or useful to you? What should I change and what should I keep the same?

The_Shadow · February 10 2015 08:58:02 AM MST

Repaired the Youtube link ${$default_cool_smiley}$
Amazed at the penetration from those...Thanks for the Jello test video!

Raggedyman · February 10 2015 10:15:07 PM MST

Thank you. Thought I got it right.

Raggedyman · February 13 2015 10:13:02 PM MST

7.62x39mm Sellier & Bellot 123 gr jacketed soft point fired from WASR-10/63 into calibrated 10% gelatin. This ammunition is brass cased and boxer primed with a heavy crimp on the case mouth. The projectile measures 0.311"

BB: 592.8 fps, 3.6"

Impact velocity: 2,438 fps
Penetration: 14" of gelatin, 6" of water jug
Retained weight: 81.5 gr
Max expansion: 0.608"
Min expansion: 0.475"