Can These SHORT Dogs Hunt?...10MM vs .357 Magnum Federal Fusion AMMO Test!

Published on September 24, 2023
Duration: 17:08

This video details a ballistic gel test comparing Federal Fusion 10mm Auto and .357 Magnum ammunition fired from short-barreled handguns. The test aimed to evaluate projectile expansion and performance through a clothing barrier. Results indicated a lack of significant expansion from both calibers in the tested short barrels, with projectiles passing through both gel blocks.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic gel test comparing Federal Fusion 10mm Auto and .357 Magnum from short barrels, neither caliber showed significant expansion. The 10mm averaged 1131 fps, while the .357 Magnum averaged 1321 fps, exceeding its stated velocity but still failing to mushroom.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: 10mm vs .357 Magnum Test Setup
  2. 00:34Ammunition: Federal Fusion 10mm and .357 Magnum
  3. 01:25Firearms Used: Glock G20 and Ruger GP100
  4. 02:5210mm Auto Velocity Testing
  5. 04:39.357 Magnum Velocity Testing
  6. 06:48Gel Test: Firing 10mm Auto
  7. 07:57Gel Test: Firing Second 10mm Auto
  8. 08:16Gel Test: Firing .357 Magnum
  9. 08:44Gel Test Results Analysis: 10mm Auto
  10. 10:01Gel Test Results Analysis: .357 Magnum
  11. 10:43Projectile Performance Comparison
  12. 11:37Recovered Projectile Examination
  13. 13:34Material Clogging Observation
  14. 14:03Conclusion: Federal Fusion Performance
  15. 15:10Final Thoughts on Fusion Ammo Performance

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the average velocity of the 10mm Federal Fusion ammo fired from a short barrel?

The 10mm Auto Federal Fusion (200 grain) fired from a Glock G20 with a 4.6-inch barrel averaged 1131 feet per second. This was slightly below the manufacturer's stated 1200 fps muzzle velocity.

Did the .357 Magnum Federal Fusion ammo expand in the ballistic gel test?

No, the .357 Magnum Federal Fusion (158 grain) did not exhibit significant expansion or mushrooming when fired from a 4-inch barrel Ruger GP100 into ballistic gel. The projectiles passed completely through both blocks.

What firearms were used for the 10mm and .357 Magnum ballistic gel test?

A Glock G20 with approximately a 4.6-inch barrel was used for the 10mm Auto Federal Fusion test. A Ruger GP100 revolver with a 4-inch barrel was used for the .357 Magnum Federal Fusion test.

What were the key findings regarding projectile performance in the gel test?

Both the 10mm and .357 Magnum Federal Fusion projectiles failed to expand significantly from short barrels. They penetrated both ballistic gel blocks completely, acting more like hard cast bullets than expanding hunting rounds.

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