Gel test Results
We tested this Federal Ammunition 357 Magnum 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 20.58-inches into the gelatin. Our test rounds ended the test with an average expanded diameter of 0.52-inches, retaining 99% 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 357 Magnum ammunition stacks up compared to other self-defense rounds in 357 Magnum.
To read more about our testing procedures and processes, please head here.
Unfired versus Fired Round Comparison
20rds - 357 Mag Federal Hydra-Shok PD 130gr. HP Ammo Gel Test Results
| Median | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Depth (in.) | 19.5 | 20.2 | 20.3 | 20.4 | 22.5 |
| Expanded Diameter (in.) | 0.5 | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.53 | 0.53 |
| Bullet Weight after shot (gr.) | 126.5 | 129.5 | 129.8 | 129.8 | 130 |
| Bullet Velocity (fps) | 1186 | 1187 | 1201 | 1213 | 1215 |
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