Are Match Bullets Suitable for Defense? Hornady 75gr BTHP Gel Test
This test evaluates the Hornady 75gr BTHP match bullet for self-defense applications using a ballistic gelatin medium. Fired from a 10.5-inch AR-15, the bullet achieved 15.4 inches of penetration and exhibited significant fragmentation, creating a large temporary stretch cavity. While its performance was deemed 'devastating,' its potential lack of barrier penetration, common in match bullets, is discussed as a double-edged sword for home defense.









