Gel test Results
In hopes of giving ourselves and our customers a better idea how this 357 Magnum self-defense ammo would perform if called upon in a self-defense scenario, we tested dozens of the best selling hollow points on the market.
We fired five rounds of this Buffalo Bore 357 Magnum ammo through a cloth barrier into Clear Ballistics calibrated synthetic gelatin and recorded the results. For these tests, we used a S&W 640 with a -inch barrel. In the photos, graphics and video on this page, you can see specifically how the Buffalo Bore ammo performed and how it sticks up with the rest of the 357 Magnum ammo we have tested so far.
To read more about our testing procedures and discover what round makes the best self-defense ammo for you head to this page.
Unfired versus Fired Round Comparison
20rds - 357 Mag Buffalo Bore 125gr. Barnes XPB HP Low Flash Short Barrel Ammo Gel Test Results
| Median | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Depth (in.) | 15 | 15.2 | 15.3 | 15.5 | 17 |
| Expanded Diameter (in.) | 0.5 | 0.51 | 0.62 | 0.67 | 0.7 |
| Bullet Weight after shot (gr.) | 125 | 125 | 125 | 125 | 125 |
| Bullet Velocity (fps) | 1140 | 1150 | 1154 | 1170 | 1173 |
