Brass Fetcher Ballistic Testing
Test # JK 12
Overpenetration. 2 gelatin blocks separated by interior wall. (Nominal 10% concentration)
Cartridge : .327 Magnum Speer 115gr Gold Dot JHP
Block Calibration : 3.5 (3.2 stopper block) ± 0.05 inch penetration @ 576 (589 stopper block) ± 0.5 ft/sec
Block Calibration temperature : 35.5 (35.5 stopper block) ± 0.05 Degrees Fahrenheit
Block Core temperature : 36.9 (36.5 stopper block) ± 0.05 Degrees Fahrenheit
Bullet Performance:
Impact Velocity : 1320 ± 0.5 feet/second
Deepest Penetration Depth : 8.5 (3.4 stopper block) ± 0.05 Inch
Maximum Crack Diameter : 2.4 ± 0.05 Inch
Max Crack Diameter Location : 4.1 ± 0.05 Inch
Cavitation Depth : 0.0-8.5 ± 0.05 Inch
Notes:
Weapon – Ruger SP101, with 3.1” barrel length
Distance – 10.0 feet, muzzle to gelatin impact face
Test site conditions - 69 deg F, 43% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact - 5 minutes
Bullet recovered weight – PENDING
Bullet recovered average diameter - PENDING
Bullet recovered length - PENDING
