9ballbilly
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I hope this is posted in the correct forum.
After a short trial and error period I mixed up my first batch of ballistic gel using a formula I'm told is identical to that used on the T.V. show "Mythbusters".
(Knox unflavored gelatine is the primary ingredient). I plan to use the gel to test two self-defense loads: .45acp handloaded with 230gr XTP
.38spl+P 125gr JHP (Win. personal defense loads)
The best mold I had on hand was a small cooler which will give the gel block
9" of depth. My question is, should I expect more than 9" of penetration with
either of these loads? More so with the .45 as I want to know if I'm getting enough velocity for the bullet to perform as it should since I don't have access to a chronograph. Thanks, Bill
P.S. This is my first experience with ballistic gel
After a short trial and error period I mixed up my first batch of ballistic gel using a formula I'm told is identical to that used on the T.V. show "Mythbusters".
(Knox unflavored gelatine is the primary ingredient). I plan to use the gel to test two self-defense loads: .45acp handloaded with 230gr XTP
.38spl+P 125gr JHP (Win. personal defense loads)
The best mold I had on hand was a small cooler which will give the gel block
9" of depth. My question is, should I expect more than 9" of penetration with
either of these loads? More so with the .45 as I want to know if I'm getting enough velocity for the bullet to perform as it should since I don't have access to a chronograph. Thanks, Bill
P.S. This is my first experience with ballistic gel