Cheap VS Expensive!...Buffalo Bore & Wisconsin Cartridge .327 Magnum Ballistic Gel AMMO Test!

Published on January 4, 2025
Duration: 13:34

This video presents a ballistic gel test comparing Buffalo Bore and Wisconsin Cartridge .327 Magnum ammunition. The instructor, with experience in firearms instruction, highlights significant differences in velocity and terminal performance between the two brands, despite both using 100-grain JHP projectiles. The Buffalo Bore round demonstrated superior expansion and penetration compared to the Wisconsin Cartridge round, which showed minimal expansion and significant tumbling.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic gel test with a 2-inch barrel Taurus .327 Magnum, Buffalo Bore 100-grain JHP averaged 1280 FPS, showing noticeable expansion and 23.5 inches of penetration. Wisconsin Cartridge 100-grain JHP averaged 1089 FPS, with minimal expansion, significant tumbling, and 21.5 inches of penetration.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 01:10Wisconsin Cartridge .327 Mag Details
  3. 01:39Buffalo Bore .327 Mag Details
  4. 02:21Wisconsin Cartridge Velocity Test
  5. 03:59Buffalo Bore Velocity Test
  6. 05:43Ballistic Gel Test: Wisconsin Cartridge
  7. 06:27Ballistic Gel Test: Buffalo Bore
  8. 07:09Gel Results Analysis
  9. 09:56Projectile Examination
  10. 11:25Conclusion: Cheap vs. Expensive .327 Mag
  11. 12:15Final Thoughts and Viewer Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the velocity difference between Buffalo Bore and Wisconsin Cartridge .327 Magnum?

In a 2-inch barrel Taurus .327 Magnum, the Wisconsin Cartridge 100-grain JHP averaged 1089 FPS, while the Buffalo Bore 100-grain JHP averaged 1280 FPS. This nearly 200 FPS difference is significant for terminal ballistics.

How did the .327 Magnum rounds perform in ballistic gel regarding expansion?

The Wisconsin Cartridge 100-grain JHP showed minimal to no expansion, tumbling significantly and achieving 21.5 inches of penetration. The Buffalo Bore 100-grain JHP demonstrated noticeable expansion and penetrated 23.5 inches.

Is Buffalo Bore .327 Magnum worth twice the price of Wisconsin Cartridge?

The instructor found the performance difference significant, with Buffalo Bore outperforming Wisconsin Cartridge in velocity and expansion. However, they were not overly impressed with either for the price of .327 Magnum ammunition and questioned if the cost was justified.

What factors influence XTP projectile expansion in .327 Magnum?

XTP projectiles can be sensitive to velocity. The higher velocity of the Buffalo Bore .327 Magnum round was sufficient for expansion, whereas the lower velocity of the Wisconsin Cartridge round resulted in minimal expansion and significant tumbling.

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