Which HTP Will It Be?...110 VS 125 Grain Remington HTP .357 Magnum Ballistic Gel AMMO Test!

Published on November 24, 2024
Duration: 12:51

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test comparing 110-grain and 125-grain Remington HTP .357 Magnum ammunition fired from a 2-inch barrel Taurus 605 revolver. The instructor analyzes velocity, penetration, and expansion, noting significant differences in recoil between the two loads. The 125-grain load demonstrated superior penetration and expansion, making it the preferred choice despite higher recoil.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic gel test with a 2-inch barrel Taurus 605, the 125-grain Remington HTP .357 Magnum averaged 1249 ft/s, achieving 15 inches of penetration and greater expansion than the 110-grain load, which averaged 1192 ft/s with 10.25 inches of penetration.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:39Ammunition Overview: Remington HTP
  3. 01:44Firearm: Taurus 605 2-inch Barrel
  4. 02:19Velocity Test: 125 Grain
  5. 03:42Velocity Test: 110 Grain
  6. 04:56Recoil Comparison
  7. 05:48Ballistic Gel Test Setup
  8. 06:06125 Grain Gel Test Shot
  9. 06:32110 Grain Gel Test Shot
  10. 06:44Gel Test Results: Overview
  11. 07:11125 Grain Expansion and Penetration
  12. 07:30110 Grain Expansion and Penetration
  13. 07:52Penetration Measurements
  14. 08:18Close-up Gel Disruption
  15. 09:05Projectile Examination
  16. 09:46Projectile Weight Retention
  17. 10:14Projectile Expansion Measurements
  18. 10:36Conclusion and Recommendation
  19. 11:41Recoil Difference Recap
  20. 11:58Viewer Engagement and Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key differences between 110-grain and 125-grain Remington HTP .357 Magnum rounds from a short barrel?

From a 2-inch barrel, the 125-grain Remington HTP averaged 1249 ft/s with 15 inches of penetration and significant expansion. The 110-grain averaged 1192 ft/s with 10.25 inches of penetration and good expansion, but exhibited more velocity variation and less felt recoil.

How did the Remington HTP 110gr and 125gr .357 Magnum perform in ballistic gel from a 2-inch barrel?

The 125-grain load achieved 15 inches of penetration and greater expansion (0.685 x 0.607 inches). The 110-grain load penetrated 10.25 inches with good expansion (0.580 x 0.581 inches), but showed less consistent velocity.

Which Remington HTP .357 Magnum load is recommended for a 2-inch barrel revolver?

The instructor prefers the 125-grain load for its superior energy, penetration, and expansion, despite higher recoil. The 110-grain is a good alternative if significantly reduced recoil is a priority, though penetration is compromised.

What were the measured velocities for Remington HTP .357 Magnum 110gr and 125gr from a 2-inch barrel?

The 125-grain load averaged 1249 ft/s, while the 110-grain load averaged 1192 ft/s. These velocities were measured from a 2-inch barrel Taurus 605 revolver.

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