So I did some get testing today with some of my hand loads. I don't want to list the bullet maker, but I have contacted them regarding the expansion to see if this is what was intended, it is not what I was hoping for.
I tested with 2 guns
Ruger LCP 1.87in at about 890fps
Ruger GP 00 6in at 980fps
Same load
Power Pistol 5.0g
148g round flat hollow point, listed specifically for 38spl velocities, but not 357 velocities.
winchester small rifle primers
heavy crimp
Both round punched holes straight through, no wound cavity, just straight line. with minimal expansion.
Upon a little more thinking. I am wondering if these were acting like a wad cutter. While not creating cavitation or a larger permanent wound like modern hollow points, the leading edge was cutting a hole the entire length rather than just slipping through.
Bullet from the 1.87in gun 890fps 14in of penetration
Bullet from the 6in gun 980fps 11 inches of penetration
And here is the gel test, snubbie on top 6in on bottom I did not get the best photo angles, the 2nd 38 is kind of over top of the first in the bottom block. the other wound track that shows a permanent cavity was a 124g federal HST factory load from a P365 and penetrated to 12in, since I am sure someone will ask.
I tested with 2 guns
Ruger LCP 1.87in at about 890fps
Ruger GP 00 6in at 980fps
Same load
Power Pistol 5.0g
148g round flat hollow point, listed specifically for 38spl velocities, but not 357 velocities.
winchester small rifle primers
heavy crimp
Both round punched holes straight through, no wound cavity, just straight line. with minimal expansion.
Upon a little more thinking. I am wondering if these were acting like a wad cutter. While not creating cavitation or a larger permanent wound like modern hollow points, the leading edge was cutting a hole the entire length rather than just slipping through.
Bullet from the 1.87in gun 890fps 14in of penetration
Bullet from the 6in gun 980fps 11 inches of penetration
And here is the gel test, snubbie on top 6in on bottom I did not get the best photo angles, the 2nd 38 is kind of over top of the first in the bottom block. the other wound track that shows a permanent cavity was a 124g federal HST factory load from a P365 and penetrated to 12in, since I am sure someone will ask.
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