Well, Isn't That Special....Matt's Bullets .44 Special AMMO Ballistic Gel Test!

Published on August 16, 2024
Duration: 14:50

This video details a ballistic gel test of Matt's Bullets 250-grain .44 Special hollow-point ammunition. The test utilizes a clothing barrier and two different firearms: a Charter Arms Boomer with a 2-inch ported barrel and a Taurus Tracker with a 4-inch ported barrel. The presenter analyzes projectile expansion, penetration, and retained weight, providing insights into the ammunition's performance from short-barreled revolvers.

Quick Summary

Matt's Bullets 250-grain .44 Special hollow-point ammunition was tested in ballistic gel using short-barreled revolvers. From a 2-inch barrel, it averaged 831 FPS and penetrated 16.5 inches with significant expansion. From a 4-inch barrel, it averaged 891 FPS, penetrating 18.5 inches. The .44 Special is a lighter-powered variant of the .44 Magnum.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:20Ammunition Overview: Matt's Bullets .44 Special
  3. 01:12.44 Special Cartridge Explained
  4. 01:47Firearms Used: Boomer & Tracker
  5. 02:50Velocity Testing: Charter Arms Boomer
  6. 04:32Velocity Testing: Taurus Tracker
  7. 05:42Ballistic Gel Test Begins
  8. 06:13First Shot Issues & Redo
  9. 07:09Successful Gel Shots
  10. 07:22Gel Test Results Analysis
  11. 08:08Projectile Expansion Observations
  12. 09:00Penetration Depth Measurements
  13. 10:08Projectile Examination
  14. 11:22Projectile Measurements & Weight
  15. 12:11Conclusion & Performance Summary
  16. 13:15Firearm Handling & Recoil Discussion
  17. 13:36Final Thoughts & Viewer Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key performance metrics for Matt's Bullets .44 Special in a ballistic gel test?

In ballistic gel tests, Matt's Bullets 250-grain .44 Special hollow-point ammunition demonstrated significant expansion and penetration. From a 2-inch barrel, velocities averaged 831 FPS, achieving 16.5 inches of penetration. From a 4-inch barrel, velocities averaged 891 FPS, reaching 18.5 inches of penetration.

How does .44 Special ammunition compare to .44 Magnum, and what are its typical applications?

.44 Special is considered a lighter-powered variant of the .44 Magnum, akin to the .38 Special's relationship with .357 Magnum. It's often used in shorter-barreled revolvers for concealed carry or as a milder-recoiling option for those who own .44 Magnum firearms.

What were the results of the ballistic gel test for the 250-grain .44 Special hollow-point from a 2-inch barrel?

From a 2-inch ported Charter Arms Boomer, the 250-grain .44 Special averaged 831 FPS. The projectile showed a funnel-like expansion, measuring 611 and 613 thousandths of an inch, and penetrated 16.5 inches into the ballistic gel.

How did the 4-inch barrel Taurus Tracker perform with the same .44 Special ammunition?

The 4-inch ported Taurus Tracker achieved an average velocity of 891 FPS with the 250-grain .44 Special. The projectile expanded to approximately 468 thousandths of an inch at the mouth and penetrated 18.5 inches into the ballistic gel, tumbling at the junction of the gel blocks.

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