Brass Fetcher Ballistic Testing
Test # Potomac LTD 2
Bare Gelatin. (Nominal 10% concentration)
Cartridge : .22 Magnum Winchester 40gr FMJ
Block Calibration : 2.8 ± 0.05 inch penetration @ 570 ± 0.5 ft/sec
Block Calibration temperature : 37.9 ± 0.05 Degrees Fahrenheit
Block Core temperature : NR
Bullet Performance:
Impact Velocity : 1123 ± 0.5 feet/second
Deepest Penetration Depth : 14.5 ± 0.05 Inch
Maximum Crack Diameter : NR
Max Crack Diameter Location : NR
Cavitation Depth : 0.0-10.0 ± 0.05 Inch; bullet yawed significantly from 2.9” to 10.0” depth
Notes:
Weapon – Taurus revolver, with 2.0” barrel length
Distance – 10.0 feet, muzzle to gelatin impact face
Test site conditions - 67 deg F, 78% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact - 4 minutes
Bullet recovered weight – 40.5gr
Bullet recovered average diameter – 0.222”
Bullet recovered length – 0.471”
