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Brass Fetcher Ballistic Testing

Test # JK 26
Overpenetration.  2 gelatin blocks separated by interior wall. (Nominal 10% concentration)

Cartridge : .327 Magnum Federal 85gr Hydra-Shok JHP

Block Calibration : 3.3 ± 0.05 inch penetration @ 587 ± 0.5 ft/sec

Block Calibration temperature : 37.5 ± 0.05 Degrees Fahrenheit

Block Core temperature : 38.6 ± 0.05 Degrees Fahrenheit

Bullet Performance:

Impact Velocity : 1375 ± 0.5 feet/second
Deepest Penetration Depth : 7.8 ± 0.05 Inch (1.9 ± 0.05 Inch stopper block)
Maximum Crack Diameter : 3.0 ± 0.05 Inch
Max Crack Diameter Location : 2.5 ± 0.05 Inch
Cavitation Depth : 0.0-7.8 ± 0.05 Inch

Notes:
Weapon – Ruger SP101, with 3.1” barrel length
Distance – 10.0 feet, muzzle to gelatin impact face
Test site conditions - 51 deg F, 40% relative humidity
Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact - 4 minutes
Bullet recovered weight – 84.1gr
Bullet recovered average diameter - 0.470”
Bullet recovered length - 0.340”