Need test data for 45acp 230gr hydra shocks

1911luver · March 30th, 2006, 12:40 AM

I'am looking for test data and or pics of expanded bullets of this round. Can anyone here point me in the right direction?

Stephen A. Camp · March 30th, 2006, 01:37 AM

Hello. The test results I've seen reported in 10% ballistic gelatin average about 12" in penetration. Weight retention is usually high.

This 230-gr. Hydrashok was fired from a 5" 1911 into "wetpack," supersaturated newsprint soaked for 24 hours and then drained 30 mins before shooting.

The below-listed average velocities show the gun from which they were obtained and are based on 10 shots fired 10' from the chronograph screens:

Colt Defender w/3" bbl:
Average Velocity: 799 ft/sec

SIG-Sauer P220 w/4 1/4"bbl:
Average Velocity: 871 ft/sec

Colt National Match w/5" bbl:
Average Velocity: 883 ft/sec

I have seen these bullets removed from javelina and deer and they do resemble the picture shown above.

Hope this is of use.

Best.

srfl · March 30th, 2006, 02:40 AM

Excellent test data Mr. C.....as always!

P95Carry · March 30th, 2006, 08:46 AM

I was just gonna post Steve's site URL - but hey - the man himself has already responded.

Great info as always.

March 30th, 2006, 12:40 AM	#1
1911luver Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 330	Need test data for 45acp 230gr hydra shocks I'am looking for test data and or pics of expanded bullets of this round. Can anyone here point me in the right direction?

March 30th, 2006, 01:37 AM	#2
Stephen A. Camp Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 412	Hello. The test results I've seen reported in 10% ballistic gelatin average about 12" in penetration. Weight retention is usually high. This 230-gr. Hydrashok was fired from a 5" 1911 into "wetpack," supersaturated newsprint soaked for 24 hours and then drained 30 mins before shooting. The below-listed average velocities show the gun from which they were obtained and are based on 10 shots fired 10' from the chronograph screens: Colt Defender w/3" bbl: Average Velocity: 799 ft/sec SIG-Sauer P220 w/4 1/4"bbl: Average Velocity: 871 ft/sec Colt National Match w/5" bbl: Average Velocity: 883 ft/sec I have seen these bullets removed from javelina and deer and they do resemble the picture shown above. Hope this is of use. Best. __________________ Drop by www.hipowersandhandguns.com and http://hipowers-handguns.blogspot.com/

March 30th, 2006, 02:40 AM	#3
srfl Senior Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: FL Posts: 6,242	Excellent test data Mr. C.....as always! __________________ USAF: Loving Our Obscene Amenities Since 1947

March 30th, 2006, 08:46 AM	#4
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,366	I was just gonna post Steve's site URL - but hey - the man himself has already responded. Great info as always. __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

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