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Just like the first test I posted, the round used was 6.4gr of HP-38 behind a 158gr XTP with a CCI 550 primer. This is a carry load for self defense. I have heard both sides of the argument and have decided to load my own SD rounds. This my choice.
I'd like to hear from some of you more experienced folks who can help me interpret this data and provide input to my method of testing. Over penetration is a bad thing, so I chose to stay on the lighter side of the load, hoping for a velocity between 950-1100 fps.
Shot was fired at exactly 15 feet from target
Pic 1. 3 jugs of water allowing 1 foot 6 inches of water to penetrate
Pic 2. About 4 gallons of water
Pic 3. XTP bullet diameter before expansion
Pic 4. XTP bullet diameter after expansion
Pic 5. Weight of XTP bullet out of the box
I'd like to hear from some of you more experienced folks who can help me interpret this data and provide input to my method of testing. Over penetration is a bad thing, so I chose to stay on the lighter side of the load, hoping for a velocity between 950-1100 fps.
Shot was fired at exactly 15 feet from target
Pic 1. 3 jugs of water allowing 1 foot 6 inches of water to penetrate
Pic 2. About 4 gallons of water
Pic 3. XTP bullet diameter before expansion
Pic 4. XTP bullet diameter after expansion
Pic 5. Weight of XTP bullet out of the box
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