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.327 Federal Magnum

Test # JK 10
Bare gelatin test. (Nominal 10% concentration)

Cartridge : .327 Magnum Speer 115gr Gold Dot JHP

Block Calibration : 3.5 ± 0.05 inch penetration @ 586 ± 0.5 ft/sec

Block Calibration temperature : 35.0 ± 0.05 Degrees Fahrenheit

Block Core temperature : 35.0 ± 0.05 Degrees Fahrenheit

Bullet Performance:

Impact Velocity : 1326 ± 0.5 feet/second
Deepest Penetration Depth : 14.9 ± 0.05 Inch
Maximum Crack Diameter : 2.8 ± 0.05 Inch
Max Crack Diameter Location : 1.7 ± 0.05 Inch
Cavitation Depth : 0.0-12.9 ± 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 – 118.2 ± 0.05gr
Bullet recovered average diameter - 0.505 ± 0.0005"
Bullet recovered length - 0.444 ± 0.0005"