Brass Fetcher Ballistic Testing
Test # 25ACP 3
Bare Gelatin. (Nominal 10% concentration)
Cartridge : .25ACP Winchester 50gr FMJ
Block Calibration : 3.1 ± 0.05 inch penetration @ 591 ± 0.5 ft/sec
Block Calibration temperature : 36.5 ± 0.05 Degrees Fahrenheit
Block Core temperature : 37.0 ± 0.05 Degrees Fahrenheit
Bullet Performance:
Impact Velocity : 793 ± 0.5 feet/second
Deepest Penetration Depth : 15.2 ± 0.05 Inch
Maximum Crack Diameter : 0.6 ± 0.05 Inch
Max Crack Diameter Location : 9.0 ± 0.05 Inch
Cavitation Depth : 0.0-12.3 ± 0.05 Inch; bullet yawed significantly from 9.5” to 11.5”
Notes:
Weapon – Beretta 21A, with 2.4” barrel length
Distance – 10.0 feet, muzzle to gelatin impact face
Test site conditions - 64 deg F, 20% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact - 4 minutes
Bullet recovered weight – 49.5gr
Bullet recovered average diameter – 0.251”
Bullet recovered length – 0.438”
