124gr FMJ Fragments

[Chris Sanchez]

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Hornady 124gr FMJ-RN-Enc (product no 35577)
7.0gr 3N37 COL=1.140-inches
Winchester Brass
Magtech Primers

Platform Used: H&K USP9 Standard (4.25-inch polygonal rifling)

I fired at 1-gal PET-1 jugs with 6-inches in diameter. Recovered on fifth jug (equivalent of more than 16-inches in calibrated gelatin), and some fragments exited diagonally sideways on the fourth jug and never recovered.

This "performance" may be a good alternative to those agencies working under the Hague Accords. Please confirm if my test matches or contradicts your own test using the load listed above. Thanks in advance.

[hatt]

It doesn't look like that mess would penetrate much at all.

[Chris Sanchez]

Before the test, I really dont expect this result to happen. My intention is for the bullet to stay in one piece. What I intend at the time was to know how many jugs will this FMJ penetrate (I expect it will perforate all six 6-inch jugs used in this test).

Looking closely at the Hornady website, the bullet was designed with pure lead core so as to have a better balance. My understanding is that this bullet was designed with accuracy as priority, not penetration against M-1 helmets.

I also observed that the jacket is unusually thinner than ones found on 115gr/124gr/147gr XTP's and 147gr Winchester JHP's (used on the so-called "white-box") I also tested.

Forumates, feel free to affirm or criticize my test. I really need to know if my test will be consistent to others.