It's WEAK, But It WORKS!...10MM Remington Golden Saber Self-Defense AMMO Ballistic Gel Test!

Published on September 14, 2025
Duration: 12:17

This video details a ballistic gel test of Remington Golden Saber 10mm 180gr ammunition, evaluating its performance through a clothing barrier. The test measures velocity from different barrel lengths (Glock 20 and Glock 29), projectile expansion, penetration depth, and weight retention. While the ammunition demonstrated good expansion and penetration, the speaker notes its velocity is lower than desired for 10mm.

Quick Summary

The Remington Golden Saber 10mm 180gr ammunition achieved 16 inches of penetration and significant expansion in ballistic gel tests, with nearly 100% weight retention. However, the tester noted its average velocities of 1090 FPS (Glock 20) and 1040 FPS (Glock 29) were considered lower than ideal for the 10mm caliber.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Test Setup
  2. 00:43Remington Golden Saber 10mm Ammo Overview
  3. 01:48Testing with Glock 20 (4.6" Barrel)
  4. 03:37Testing with Glock 29 (3.8" Barrel)
  5. 04:54Ballistic Gel Test - 10mm Golden Saber
  6. 06:00Gel Test Results Analysis
  7. 07:03Glock 20 Gel Test Breakdown
  8. 07:29Glock 29 Gel Test Breakdown
  9. 07:56Close-up Gel Test Results
  10. 08:19Recovered Projectile Analysis
  11. 09:06Weight Retention & Expansion Numbers
  12. 10:03Final Thoughts on 10mm Golden Saber
  13. 11:07When Weak 10mm Might Be Acceptable
  14. 11:39Viewer Feedback & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the average velocities for the Remington Golden Saber 10mm 180gr from different barrel lengths?

From a Glock 20 with a 4.6-inch barrel, the average velocity was 1090 FPS. From a Glock 29 with a 3.8-inch barrel, the average velocity was 1040 FPS. These velocities were considered lower than ideal by the tester for the 10mm caliber.

How did the Remington Golden Saber 10mm 180gr perform in ballistic gel regarding expansion and penetration?

The ammunition demonstrated excellent performance, achieving 16 inches of penetration in ballistic gel from both barrel lengths. Expansion was significant, with diameters measured around .700 inches, and weight retention was nearly 100%.

Is Remington Golden Saber 10mm 180gr considered 'weak' for the caliber?

The tester subjectively considers this load 'weak' for 10mm due to its lower-than-desired velocity, despite its good performance in expansion and penetration. They believe other 10mm rounds offer more velocity and energy for a similar or lower cost.

What is the difference between BJHP and bonded ammunition?

BJHP stands for Brass Jacketed Hollow Point. This describes the projectile's construction (brass jacket, hollow point) but does not necessarily mean it is bonded. Bonded ammunition is specifically designed to prevent jacket-core separation and is usually labeled as such.

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