Emotional Rollercoaster!...Norma "Original" 10MM Ammo Ballistic Gel Test!

Published on June 2, 2024
Duration: 16:44

This video presents a ballistic gel test of vintage Norma 10mm ammunition, featuring a 170-grain HP and a 200-grain FMJ. The test includes velocity measurements from a 5-inch Magnum Research 1911 and a 4.6-inch Glock G20, alongside gel penetration data. While the 170-grain HP demonstrated excellent velocity, both projectiles showed poor performance in ballistic gel, failing to expand and passing through both blocks with minimal disruption, attributed to outdated projectile design.

Quick Summary

Vintage Norma 10mm ammunition, including 170gr HP and 200gr FMJ, was tested for ballistic performance. While the 170gr HP achieved advertised velocities of 1308 ft/s from a 5-inch barrel, both projectiles failed to expand in ballistic gel, passing through two blocks with minimal disruption. This poor terminal performance was attributed to outdated projectile design.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:38Ammunition Overview: Norma 10mm
  3. 01:07History of 10mm Auto
  4. 02:04Advertised Velocities
  5. 02:26Ammunition Condition Check
  6. 03:06Test Platform: Magnum Research 1911
  7. 03:39Test Plan: Velocity and Gel
  8. 04:42Velocity Test: 170gr HP (5-inch Barrel)
  9. 06:00Velocity Test: 170gr HP (Glock G20)
  10. 07:01Velocity Test: 200gr FMJ (5-inch Barrel)
  11. 08:26Velocity Test: 200gr FMJ (Glock G20)
  12. 09:42Ballistic Gel Test: 170gr HP
  13. 10:14Gel Results: 170gr HP Disappointment
  14. 10:55Second Gel Test: 170gr HP Verification
  15. 11:37Ballistic Gel Test: 200gr FMJ
  16. 12:04Gel Results: 200gr FMJ Disappointment
  17. 12:25Overall Gel Performance Summary
  18. 13:23Projectile Examination
  19. 14:17Projectile Measurements
  20. 14:46Final Thoughts and Disappointment
  21. 15:23Conclusion and Viewer Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the advertised velocities for the Norma 10mm ammunition tested?

The Norma 10mm 170 Grain HP was advertised at 1300 ft/s muzzle velocity, and the 200 Grain FMJ was advertised at 1200 ft/s muzzle velocity. Actual test results from a 5-inch barrel showed the 170gr HP averaging 1308 ft/s and the 200gr FMJ averaging 1110 ft/s.

How did the Norma 10mm ammunition perform in ballistic gel tests?

Both the 170 Grain HP and 200 Grain FMJ Norma 10mm projectiles performed poorly in ballistic gel. They failed to expand and passed completely through two blocks of gel with minimal disruption, indicating outdated projectile design and a lack of terminal performance.

What was the velocity difference between a 5-inch barrel and a 4.6-inch barrel for Norma 10mm?

For the Norma 10mm 170 Grain HP, the velocity difference was approximately 24 ft/s (1308 ft/s from 5-inch vs. 1274 ft/s from 4.6-inch). For the 200 Grain FMJ, the difference was about 32 ft/s (1110 ft/s from 5-inch vs. 1078 ft/s from 4.6-inch).

Why did the Norma 10mm ammunition fail to perform well in gel tests?

The presenter attributed the poor performance in ballistic gel to outdated projectile engineering. The bullets were described as basic, with thick jackets and lead cores, lacking features for expansion, which is crucial for terminal ballistics.

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