I tested some of the new Critical Defense Ammo today using the Ballistic Test Tubes. It is a blue wax based media that you multiply the penetration by 1.34 to equate to ballistic gel
here are the results
38 special 110 gr recovered wt 110 gr
expanded diameter .48
penetration 4.3 inches gel conversion 5.76
max cavity .5 inches
380 acp 90 gr recovered wt 88 gr
expanded diameter ..49
penetration 4.1 inches conversion 5.49
max cavity .5 inches
I also tested Remington Golden saber .380
380 acp 102 gr recovered wt 102 gr
expanded diameter .40
penetration 5.0 inches conversion 6.7
max cavity .5 inches
and Winchester STX
380 acp 95 gr recovered wt 95 gr
expanded diameter .51
penetration 3.5 inches conversion 4.7
max cavity .5 inches
all bullets expanded to a mushroom except the Golden Saber which pealed back the jacket but not much else.
order in picture
38 special Critical Defense
.380 Critical Defense
.380 Winchester STX
.380 Remington GS
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