Brass Fetcher Ballistic Testing
Test # 25ACP 2
Bare Gelatin. (Nominal 10% concentration)
Cartridge : .25ACP Winchester 45gr Expanding Point
Block Calibration : 3.2 ± 0.05 inch penetration @ 587 ± 0.5 ft/sec
Block Calibration temperature : 36.7 ± 0.05 Degrees Fahrenheit
Block Core temperature : 37.4 ± 0.05 Degrees Fahrenheit
Bullet Performance:
Impact Velocity : 833 ± 0.5 feet/second
Deepest Penetration Depth : 13.0 ± 0.05 Inch
Maximum Crack Diameter : 0.6 ± 0.05 Inch
Max Crack Diameter Location : 7.5 ± 0.05 Inch
Cavitation Depth : 0.0-11.6 ± 0.05 Inch; bullet yawed significantly from 7.4” to 11.0”
Notes:
Weapon – Beretta 21A, with 2.4” barrel length
Distance – 10.0 feet, muzzle to gelatin impact face
Test site conditions - 67 deg F, 16% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact - 3 minutes
Bullet recovered weight – 46.5gr
Bullet recovered average diameter – 0.250”
Bullet recovered length – 0.380”
