Hornady TAP FPD 12 Gauge 00 Buckshot VersaTite Wad Ballistics Gel Test

[Mrgunsngear]

Just finished up the testing of the #00 Hornady TAP buckshot round.
Here are the conditions and results.

Test Conditions

-18.5'' Remington 870 barrel (no aftermarket chokes, as it comes from the factory)
-Test rounds fired from 10 feet
-FBI spec (their term) Clear Ballistics gel block
-4 layers of denim

Results:

-1429 fps average velocity
-17-25'' of penetration

Here's the video showing the test, the permanent cavity, and a discussion of the results:

Hornady TAP 00 Test HD Video Link

 

[okiewita40]

A good and informitive test as always. Thank you.

 

[hogdogs]

Before I even open the vid I will start with this...

I noted the "1600 fps" claim on the box... Is your much lower average considered an acceptable deviation?

Brent

 

[Skadoosh]

I noted the "1600 fps" claim on the box... Is your much lower average considered an acceptable deviation?

Personally, I would call that unacceptable.

 

[Bake]

Very nice video, and good information. The differents in fps is minor. The ammo makers use different equipment to measure their product...

 

[Mrgunsngear]

Before I even open the vid I will start with this...

I noted the "1600 fps" claim on the box... Is your much lower average considered an acceptable deviation?

Brent

My guess is they tested it in a 24 or 28'' barrel. Shotgun and 556/223 ammo are the worst when it comes to this in my experience. 5.56 is always tested in a 22 or 24'' barrel when 90% of the 5.56 guns in America are 16''...

 

[RMcL]

The standard industry 12 gauge test barrels are 30" long.