Simple & Effective!...Federal Train & Protect .357 Magnum Self-Defense AMMO Test!

Published on June 7, 2024
Duration: 13:59

This video details a comprehensive ballistic gel test of Federal Train & Protect .357 Magnum 125-grain VHP ammunition, evaluating its performance from both a short (2-inch Taurus 605) and a long (6-inch Colt Python) barrel. The test provides detailed velocity readings, penetration depths, expansion measurements, and projectile weight retention, highlighting the significant impact of barrel length on performance.

Quick Summary

Federal Train & Protect .357 Magnum 125-grain VHP ammunition delivers robust performance for self-defense. Ballistic gel tests show velocities around 1177 ft/s from a 2-inch barrel and 1577 ft/s from a 6-inch barrel, with over 16 inches of penetration and significant expansion from both.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:12.357 Magnum Ammunition Test
  3. 00:38Federal Train & Protect VHP Details
  4. 01:21Test Barrels: Taurus 605 & Colt Python
  5. 01:53Taurus 605 Velocity Test
  6. 03:28Colt Python Velocity Test
  7. 05:06Ballistic Gel Test Begins
  8. 05:132-inch Barrel Shot into Gel
  9. 06:026-inch Barrel Shot into Gel
  10. 07:33Gel Test Results Analysis
  11. 07:402-inch Barrel Performance
  12. 08:056-inch Barrel Performance
  13. 09:04Penetration Depth Measurement
  14. 10:05Recovered Projectile Analysis
  15. 11:02Projectile Weight Retention
  16. 11:26Projectile Expansion Measurement
  17. 12:23Conclusion & Recommendation

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key performance metrics for Federal Train & Protect .357 Magnum 125-grain VHP ammunition?

In ballistic gel tests, this ammunition achieved velocities around 1177 ft/s from a 2-inch barrel and 1577 ft/s from a 6-inch barrel. It demonstrated excellent penetration (16+ inches) and significant expansion with fragmentation from both barrel lengths.

How does barrel length affect the performance of Federal Train & Protect .357 Magnum ammunition?

A longer barrel, like the 6-inch Colt Python, significantly increases velocity (around 400 ft/s more than a 2-inch barrel) and can lead to more dramatic projectile expansion and fragmentation, while still achieving substantial penetration.

What is the typical expansion and penetration of Federal Train & Protect .357 Magnum 125gr VHP from a short barrel?

From a 2-inch barrel, the 125-grain VHP bullet showed impressive performance, achieving 16 inches of penetration in ballistic gel with significant fragmentation and expansion to approximately .45 inches.

Is Federal Train & Protect .357 Magnum ammunition suitable for self-defense, especially from short-barreled revolvers?

Yes, the test indicates that Federal Train & Protect .357 Magnum 125gr VHP performs effectively for self-defense, even from short barrels like a 2-inch revolver, providing adequate penetration and expansion.

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