Double Tap’s deepest penetrator. (the results)

[5pins]

I have been trying to come up with a way to test the ability of these bullets to penetrate hard objects and be able to compare them to each other. What I came up with is some 20 gauge steel drawer dividers set at an angle of 30 degrees.

To see if my idea had any merit I shot two rounds through the sheet metal with two 16 inch block of clear gel behind it. I shot one round of the 10mm 200gr FMJ-FP and one 10mm 200gr hardcast. The 200gr hardcast went through both block of clear gel and the 200gr FMJ-FP only went about 22 inches.

It looks to me like this may be a good substitute for a hard bone and skull test.



   

[Rojo27]

I like the way your thinking... 

It does appear the fmj deformed a bit and consequently ripped a funky
shaped tab of sheet metal that welded itself to the from of the bullet.
The hardest hardcast appears to cut through cleaner, although still came
away with a sheet metal cap welded on. 

I wouldn't expect bone to be that malleable but the main question in my
view is the likelihood of the fmj deforming when it hits something hard. 

[5pins]

I think what appears to be sheet metal on the bullet is just the galvanization rubbing off.

[Kenk]

Great job 5Pins : )

[Rojo27]

Thanks for your efforts and sharing your results!  Every data point helps build knowledge.  Much appreciated!

[Pablo]

Thanks for your efforts and sharing your results!  Every data point helps build knowledge.  Much appreciated!

+1!!!