AMMO For a SPECIAL Occasion!...Underwood .44 Special Self-Defense Ammo Ballistic Gel Test

Published on October 1, 2023
Duration: 15:48

This video features a ballistic gel test of Underwood .44 Special 200-grain bonded jacketed hollow-point ammunition fired from two different revolvers: a 2-inch Charter Arms Boomer and a 4-inch Taurus Tracker. The test provides velocity data, gel penetration, and expansion measurements, demonstrating the ammunition's performance in a self-defense scenario. The instructor highlights the effectiveness of the Speer bonded projectile, noting its significant expansion and penetration across both barrel lengths.

Quick Summary

Underwood .44 Special 200-grain bonded jacketed hollow-point ammunition, featuring Speer projectiles, performed well in ballistic gel tests. From a 2-inch barrel, it averaged 897 fps and penetrated 14.5 inches. From a 4-inch barrel, it averaged 954 fps and penetrated 15.5 inches, with significant expansion observed in both cases, making it a potent self-defense round.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:49Ammunition: Underwood .44 Special 200gr BJHP
  3. 01:52Firearms: Charter Arms Boomer (2") & Taurus Tracker (4")
  4. 02:17Velocity Testing: 2" Charter Arms Boomer
  5. 03:55Velocity Testing: 4" Taurus Tracker
  6. 05:39Ballistic Gel Test: 2" Charter Arms Boomer
  7. 07:12Ballistic Gel Test: 4" Taurus Tracker
  8. 08:13Gel Test Results & Analysis
  9. 10:21Penetration Measurements
  10. 11:31Projectile Examination
  11. 13:27Conclusion & Recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the performance of Underwood .44 Special 200-grain bonded jacketed hollow-point ammunition?

The Underwood .44 Special 200gr BJHP ammunition, featuring Speer bonded projectiles, demonstrated excellent terminal ballistics. Fired from a 2-inch barrel, it averaged 897 fps and penetrated 14.5 inches. From a 4-inch barrel, it averaged 954 fps and penetrated 15.5 inches, with significant expansion in both cases.

How does barrel length affect velocity for Underwood .44 Special 200gr BJHP?

Increasing barrel length from 2 inches (Charter Arms Boomer) to 4 inches (Taurus Tracker) significantly increased velocity for the Underwood .44 Special 200gr BJHP. The 2-inch barrel averaged 897 fps, while the 4-inch barrel averaged 954 fps, a difference of 57 fps.

What kind of expansion can be expected from Underwood .44 Special 200gr BJHP in ballistic gel?

The Underwood .44 Special 200gr BJHP ammunition showed substantial expansion in ballistic gel. The Speer bonded projectiles peeled back effectively, with the round from the 4-inch barrel exhibiting more pronounced expansion due to higher velocity, reaching approximately 1.5 to 2 times its original diameter.

Is Underwood .44 Special 200gr BJHP suitable for self-defense?

Yes, the Underwood .44 Special 200gr BJHP is considered a potent self-defense round. Its combination of good velocity, deep penetration (up to 15.5 inches), and significant bullet expansion in ballistic gel tests indicates effective terminal performance for personal defense scenarios.

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