Ammo Tests

[ColColt]

Many moons ago I thought it may be interesting to test some of the then new ammo on the market I was using. Nothing scientific like ballistic gelatin but just wet phone books.

I don't know how these would compare with todays HST, Ranger and GDHP ammo but this is a yardstick to measure by. All 45 caliber.

 

[moxie]

Yup the old ammo was lethal. The newer stuff typically feeds a bit better and expands reliably even at slower velocities. Some have been tweaked or less flash as well.

 

[ColColt]

The fastest stepping in that test was the Corbon at 1050 fps and the expansion shows it. The Black Talon was a nasty bullet. I put one in my pocket one day to take to work to show and tell and cut my finger getting it out. Those tips were razor sharp.

 

[drifterdon]

The jaggedness of the Black Talon just looks nasty.

 

[ColColt]

It was, as I mentioned, sharp as a razor and you had to be careful handling one after expansion...it will cut.

 

[Nevada Ed]

They all look great....................

No way do I want to play catch with any of those.

 

[ColColt]

Not with the Talons at least unless band aids are handy.