Brass Fetcher Ballistic Testing
Test # 25ACP 1
Bare Gelatin. (Nominal 10% concentration)
Cartridge : .25ACP Glaser Blue Safety Slug 35gr Pre-fragmented bullet
Block Calibration : 3.2 ± 0.05 inch penetration @ 579 ± 0.5 ft/sec
Block Calibration temperature : 37.4 ± 0.05 Degrees Fahrenheit
Block Core temperature : 37.7 ± 0.05 Degrees Fahrenheit
Bullet Performance:
Impact Velocity : 1002 ± 0.5 feet/second
Deepest Penetration Depth : 4.9 ± 0.05 Inch
Maximum Crack Diameter : 1.4 ± 0.05 Inch
Max Crack Diameter Location : 1.9 ± 0.05 Inch
Cavitation Depth : 0.0-4.9 ± 0.05 Inch
Notes:
Weapon – Beretta 21A, with 2.4” barrel length
Distance – 10.0 feet, muzzle to gelatin impact face
Test site conditions - 70 deg F, 37% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact - 4 minutes
Bullet recovered weight – 32.5gr
Bullet recovered average diameter – NA. Average diameter of lead shot pellet = 0.056”
Bullet recovered length – NA.
