A little bullet expansion test

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A little bullet expansion test

Post by Mudcat » Sun May 06, 2012 7:54 pm

I tested some of my reloads for expansion today. They are 124 grn Hornady XTP loaded to an average of 1255 fps fired out of a Glock 19. Into 3 layers of denim into water. I thought it was pretty cool but really proves nothing. Here are the pics. Bullet weighed 123 grns after test.
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Re: A little bullet expansion test

Post by Whootsinator » Sun May 06, 2012 8:10 pm

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Re: A little bullet expansion test

Post by Mudcat » Sun May 06, 2012 8:15 pm

Thanks!

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Re: A little bullet expansion test

Post by Ian » Sun May 06, 2012 8:59 pm

Atleast I can see what someones insides should be getting tore up from..

When you post pictures you only need 1 set of the [IMG] tags, delete one set from all your pictures and your GTG.
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Re: A little bullet expansion test

Post by Mudcat » Sun May 06, 2012 9:17 pm

I realized it after I posted but no edit button.

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