Gel test Results
We tested this Federal Ammunition 38 Special ammo by firing five rounds with a S&W 640 with a -inch barrel into calibrated Clear Ballistics gelatin. Of those five rounds, we discovered the ammo penetrated an average of 15.82-inches into the gelatin. Our test rounds ended the test with an average expanded diameter of 0.35-inches, retaining 100% of the projectile's original weight.
On this page, you'll see video of our tests including photographs that detail the ammunition before/after firing it through a four-layer barrier into gelatin. Also, you'll see how this Federal Ammunition 38 Special ammunition stacks up compared to other self-defense rounds in 38 Special.
To read more about our testing procedures and processes, please head here.
1000rds – 38 Special +P Federal LE 125gr. Hi-Shok JHP Ammo Gel Test Results
Median | |||||
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Bullet Depth (in.) | 13.5 | 14 | 14.5 | 17.8 | 19.3 |
Expanded Diameter (in.) | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 |
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.) | 124.4 | 124.5 | 124.5 | 124.5 | 124.5 |
Bullet Velocity (fps) | 829 | 841 | 843 | 846 | 848 |
Federal Ammunition 38 Special Ballistic Data
Federal Ammunition 38 Special Ammo Details
- Barrel Length inches
- 4
- Ballistics Coefficient (G1)
- 0.000
- Ballistics Coefficient (G7)
- 0.000
- Sectional Density
- 0.000
Muzzle | 25 yds. | 50 yds. | 75 yds. | 100 yds. | |
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Velocity fps | 950 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Energy ft lbs | 250 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Bullet drop inch | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
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