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Old August 30, 2005, 12:30 PM   #1
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Website loaded with ballistic information.

Hey guys, does anyone know of a website where I could see example of various rounds being fired into ballistic gelatin?

Specifically, I am looking into Federal Hydra-Shok 135 and 155 grains in .40 caliber.

I do not want a 'what bullet to use' thread war. I just want some help finding the information.

While I would like to see numbers (FPS, penetration, and whatnot) I would strongly like to see the gelatin so I can tell what would best protect me.

Thank you all.
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Old August 30, 2005, 01:30 PM   #2
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Try these....

Not sure for your specific ammo request, but here are a few links I've found along the way...

Check this out: (w/ pix of gel tests of various ammo - read the whole thread)
http://www.tacticalforums.com/cgi-bi...;f=78;t=000581

Also, when I was at the Rally Point on Aug 20, Mike from Cor-bon brought some gel and people were shooting their JHP and +p ammo into it for personal tests. I could try to track down the pictures and data from that (another guy took the pictures). Very informative to watch in person. Most of the ammo tested had 11"-14" penetration at about 6'-8' distance, and that's through 4 layers of denim.

Also, I'm not sure what these sites have exactly, but with some digging, maybe you'll find something.

One of my favorites:
http://www.theboxotruth.com/

Good reading:
http://www.firearmstactical.com/

Let me know if any of these has what you're looking for.
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Old August 30, 2005, 02:01 PM   #3
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Dave

Kudos my man, that first link was almost exactly what I was looking for.

They did not have the exact bullets I carry, but they came close. I can make a reasonable discernment however, that since mine are lighter in grains, they will have more fps, but being .40 and since HST seem to have rather consistent expansion rates, I can expect to see good performance.

From the looks of it, as long as I stay away from 9mm crap, I will be fine. Thanks a bunch bud.
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Old August 30, 2005, 02:59 PM   #4
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You're welcome, SomeKid. Glad one of my bookmarks was useful.
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2. Springfield Armory XD-9 sub-compact (w/ blue & silver GK, gift for fiancee)
3. Ithaca Gun Company Model 37 12ga shotgun (from Grandfather)
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