Glock19Fan
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Well I had ran out of new .22WMR to test, so I decided to fire a round from my carry pistol, a Glock 19 9mm loaded with Speer 124 grain +P ammunition (this runs about 1220 FPS). This was in comparison to Speers new .22WMR load, a 40 grain Gold Dot JHP SB. Although this round was designed for short barrels, I fired it into the gel at close range from a rifle to find out what its maximum possible performance is.
Again, this block was not calibrated. However, based on the 9mms penetration (12 inches), this block should be perfect, considering this load penetrated anywhere from 11-13 inches in an ideal block of gel.
The rifle used was a Marlin 25MN at a distance of 5 feet. Weather was 75 degrees (rain), and the block was shot within 5 minutes of being pulled from the fridge.
Here is a close up of the .22WMR Gold Dot.
Here is a picture of the entire block. The .22WMR was from the right, the 9mm was from the left.
And here is a picture of the .22WMR recovered bullet and fragments, next to the recovered 9mm bullet covering a dime.
I was really suprised at the results of the .22WMR GD. Gold Dots have been known for weight retention and deep penetration, and although I figured the extra velocity from a rifle barrel would cuase some fragmentation, I didnt think it would be to this extent. Of all the loads I have tested so far, this load was one of the most impressive. The initial temporary cavity was 3 inches in diameter, and fragmentation was extensive, and it penetrated to 7 inches. It also had the largest permanant cavity of any load I have tested so far.
I am very curious what kind of velocities this load is pushing with a rifle, and IMO, if it turns out to be accurate enough, this would be a great varmint load, and at extended ranges would be great for coyotes.
I hope to find someone in my area with a NAA or 2 inch barrel revolver becuase I am interested to see how this and the Critical Defense load compare from a short barrel.
Anyway, I hope everyone enjoyed!
Again, this block was not calibrated. However, based on the 9mms penetration (12 inches), this block should be perfect, considering this load penetrated anywhere from 11-13 inches in an ideal block of gel.
The rifle used was a Marlin 25MN at a distance of 5 feet. Weather was 75 degrees (rain), and the block was shot within 5 minutes of being pulled from the fridge.
Here is a close up of the .22WMR Gold Dot.
Here is a picture of the entire block. The .22WMR was from the right, the 9mm was from the left.
And here is a picture of the .22WMR recovered bullet and fragments, next to the recovered 9mm bullet covering a dime.
I was really suprised at the results of the .22WMR GD. Gold Dots have been known for weight retention and deep penetration, and although I figured the extra velocity from a rifle barrel would cuase some fragmentation, I didnt think it would be to this extent. Of all the loads I have tested so far, this load was one of the most impressive. The initial temporary cavity was 3 inches in diameter, and fragmentation was extensive, and it penetrated to 7 inches. It also had the largest permanant cavity of any load I have tested so far.
I am very curious what kind of velocities this load is pushing with a rifle, and IMO, if it turns out to be accurate enough, this would be a great varmint load, and at extended ranges would be great for coyotes.
I hope to find someone in my area with a NAA or 2 inch barrel revolver becuase I am interested to see how this and the Critical Defense load compare from a short barrel.
Anyway, I hope everyone enjoyed!
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