Identity Crisis?...I Was Surprised! CCI Blazer Gold Dot .44 Special Ballistic Gel AMMO Test!

Published on February 23, 2025
Duration: 14:37

This video details a ballistic gel test of CCI Blazer Gold Dot .44 Special ammunition, featuring a 200-grain Gold Dot projectile in an aluminum case. The test was conducted using a 4-inch ported Taurus Tracker and a 6.5-inch Smith & Wesson Model 29, with velocities averaging 838 fps and 884 fps respectively. Surprisingly, the ammunition demonstrated significant expansion and adequate penetration, defying initial low expectations.

Quick Summary

The CCI Blazer Gold Dot .44 Special, featuring a 200-grain Gold Dot projectile in an aluminum case, delivered surprisingly effective performance in ballistic gel tests. With average velocities of 838 fps (4-inch barrel) and 884 fps (6.5-inch barrel), it achieved significant expansion and adequate penetration, with recovered projectiles showing excellent weight retention.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:48Ammunition Overview: CCI Blazer Gold Dot .44 Special
  3. 02:27Firearm Selection: 4-inch and 6.5-inch Barrels
  4. 03:27Velocity Testing: 4-inch Taurus Tracker
  5. 05:00Velocity Testing: 6.5-inch S&W Model 29
  6. 06:31Ballistic Gel Test: 4-inch Tracker Shot
  7. 07:19Ballistic Gel Test: 6.5-inch Model 29 Shot
  8. 07:40Gel Results Analysis: Surprising Expansion
  9. 08:014-inch Tracker Gel Results
  10. 08:346.5-inch Model 29 Gel Results
  11. 09:24Close-up Gel and Projectile Examination
  12. 10:06Recovered Projectile Analysis
  13. 11:21Projectile Measurements: Weight and Size
  14. 12:02Final Verdict and Recommendations
  15. 13:10Conclusion and Future Tests

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key specifications of the CCI Blazer Gold Dot .44 Special ammunition tested?

The tested ammunition featured a 200-grain Gold Dot projectile housed in an aluminum case. The box indicated a muzzle velocity of 875 fps from a 6-inch barrel, though actual velocities varied by barrel length.

What were the average velocities achieved by the CCI Blazer Gold Dot .44 Special in the test?

From a 4-inch ported Taurus Tracker, the average velocity was 838 fps. From a 6.5-inch Smith & Wesson Model 29, the average velocity was 884 fps, closely matching the claimed 875 fps from a 6-inch barrel.

How did the CCI Blazer Gold Dot .44 Special perform in ballistic gel testing?

The ammunition surprisingly demonstrated good expansion and penetration. The projectile from the 4-inch barrel penetrated 14.75 inches with decent expansion, while the 6.5-inch barrel's projectile penetrated 12 inches with more uniform expansion.

What were the recovered projectile measurements for the CCI Blazer Gold Dot .44 Special?

Recovered projectiles showed excellent weight retention. The projectile from the 4-inch barrel weighed 200.4 grains and expanded to diameters of 0.582 and 0.624 inches. The 6.5-inch barrel's projectile weighed 202.6 grains and expanded to 0.697 and 0.698 inches.

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