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Test # Potomac LTD 1
Bare Gelatin. (Nominal 10% concentration)

Cartridge : .22 Magnum Federal 40gr Champion FMJ

 

Block Calibration : 3.1 ± 0.05 inch penetration @ 566 ± 0.5 ft/sec

Block Calibration temperature : 37.7 ± 0.05 Degrees Fahrenheit

Block Core temperature : NR

Bullet Performance:

Impact Velocity : 1075 ± 0.5 feet/second
Deepest Penetration Depth : 14.6 ± 0.05 Inch
Maximum Crack Diameter : NR
Max Crack Diameter Location : NR
Cavitation Depth : 0.0-5.9 ± 0.05 Inch; bullet yawed significantly from 2.7” to 5.9” 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 – 38.5gr
Bullet recovered average diameter – 0.224” 
Bullet recovered length – 0.441”