10mm gel tests

[Raggedyman]

Atomic 10mm video


10mm Atomic 180 gr Hex plated fired from 4.5" bbl EAA Witness through four layers of denim into calibrated gelatin.

BB calibration: 585.0, 3.1"

Impact velocity: 1,251 fps
Penetration: greater than 17.7"
Retained weight: N/A
Expansion: N/A

Both shots experienced significant fragmentation and deviated, exiting the side of the block.

[4949shooter]

What is the cost of this stuff?

The website just says sold out and doesn't give a price.

[Raggedyman]

Intercooler sent it to me. I have no idea.

[REDLINE]

Honestly I thought the terminal performance looked pretty good in that gel.

[4949shooter]

Honestly I thought the terminal performance looked pretty good in that gel.

Same here. That's why I am inquiring as to the cost. Perhaps IC will weigh in soon.

[Intercooler]

      I got 1276 FPS in testing so we are in the ballpark there     

   Atomic sold out all their ammo to Cheaper Than Nothing  Kevin at one point used the Hex Plated bullets in 10mm and I also sent some of his .357's with it loaded up for gel. I guess these are comparable to PBR's Zero offerings? They were about $36 a box when Atomic had them on their site.

[4949shooter]

I just checked CTD's website and they are not listed. No big loss, as they probably would have charged more than I would have been willing to pay anyhow.

[Raggedyman]

I may redo the test some day with a larger block. The penetration is certainly adequate and the TSC indicates there was early and dramatic expansion but I suspect that the petals folded back and tore off, leaving a relatively small piece. While this load would be better than ball or plain lead, I'd prefer Gold Dot, XTP, etc. over it.

Thanks for giving me the opportunity to test it, Intercooler.

[Intercooler]

Thank you!

                Can't wait for the Buffalo Bore and Selway in the last batch I sent! Both are also new bullets that haven't been seen in gel. So many others too in different calibers and if you get all of those done I may send .22 Magnums later. 

[Raggedyman]

.22 mag would be interesting.

[doverpack12]

I haven't gotten an answer on the Selway bullet from their store yet but I have the guys behind the counter looking for answers.

[REDLINE]

While this load would be better than ball or plain lead, I'd prefer Gold Dot, XTP, etc. over it.

I hear ya.  My favorite is still the 155gr Gold Dot.  Still, I was relatively impressed with the hex compared to what I've seen from numerous other bullets at various velocities.

[Ramjet]

If you are interested in testing some DRT 105 grains and run them hyper velocity I can send you some to load up we would have to collaborate on loads to be that 1700 FPS load though.

[Rome]

Atomic hex looks like Rainier HPs list for $57.00 per 500 I think I paid 60 bucks for 500 & free shipping form Rainier Ballisticss on cheaper than dirt for 50 rounds $49.00+ shipping to much for my taste I load them my shelf 1300fps.

[Intercooler]

Yup. Rainier Hex Plated and I confirmed way back when at Cabela's on the shelf.