🍎This AMMO is the Same, but VERY Different!🍏

Published on August 28, 2022
Duration: 12:00

This video provides a detailed comparison of PMC Bronze 180gr .44 Magnum JHP and Hornady Custom 200gr XTP .44 Magnum ammunition through ballistic gel testing. The instructor, with experience in firearms instruction, demonstrates the performance differences in velocity, expansion, fragmentation, and penetration. The Hornady XTP significantly outperformed the PMC Bronze in terms of expansion and wound channel creation, while the PMC Bronze acted more like a Full Metal Jacket.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic gel test comparing PMC Bronze 180gr JHP and Hornady Custom 200gr XTP .44 Magnum ammunition, the Hornady XTP significantly outperformed the PMC Bronze. The XTP expanded robustly, fragmented, and created a large wound channel with 18 inches of penetration, while the PMC Bronze failed to expand and acted like FMJ ammunition, penetrating 26 inches.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:33PMC Bronze 44 Magnum Ammo
  3. 01:18Hornady Custom 44 Magnum XTP Ammo
  4. 01:44Taurus Tracker .44 Magnum Revolver
  5. 02:13Velocity Testing: PMC Bronze
  6. 03:00Velocity Testing: Hornady XTP
  7. 04:17Ballistic Gel Test: PMC Bronze
  8. 05:07Ballistic Gel Test: Hornady XTP
  9. 05:30Gel Results Analysis: PMC Bronze
  10. 05:43Gel Results Analysis: Hornady XTP
  11. 07:13Penetration Depth Comparison
  12. 08:36Projectile Examination
  13. 09:35Weight Retention Measurements
  14. 10:00Expansion Measurements
  15. 10:30Conclusion and Recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions

How did PMC Bronze .44 Magnum ammunition perform in ballistic gel?

The PMC Bronze 180gr .44 Magnum JHP ammunition acted much like a Full Metal Jacket in ballistic gel. It failed to expand, penetrated 26 inches, and retained all of its original weight. The bullet showed minimal deformation, with the tip slightly folding but not expanding beyond its base diameter.

What were the velocity results for PMC Bronze and Hornady XTP .44 Magnum rounds?

From a 4-inch ported barrel Taurus Tracker, the PMC Bronze 180gr averaged 1319 fps, significantly below its advertised 1750 fps. The Hornady Custom 200gr XTP averaged 1372 fps, exceeding its advertised 1500 fps and showing a 53 fps advantage over the PMC Bronze.

How did the Hornady Custom XTP .44 Magnum ammunition perform in ballistic gel?

The Hornady Custom 200gr XTP .44 Magnum ammunition performed exceptionally well in ballistic gel. It exhibited significant expansion, with measured diameters up to .652 inches, and fragmented, creating a large wound channel. It penetrated 18 inches and retained approximately 89.9% of its original weight.

Which .44 Magnum ammunition is recommended for defensive use based on this test?

Based on this ballistic gel test, the Hornady Custom 200gr XTP .44 Magnum ammunition is highly recommended for defensive use due to its superior expansion, fragmentation, and wound channel creation. The PMC Bronze 180gr JHP demonstrated inadequate performance as a hollow point.

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