Gel test Results
We tested this Remington 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 12.22-inches into the gelatin. Our test rounds ended the test with an average expanded diameter of 0.626-inches, retaining 97% 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 Remington 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
50rds - 357 Magnum Remington HTP 125gr. SJHP Ammo Gel Test Results
| Median | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Depth (in.) | 11.9 | 12 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.7 |
| Expanded Diameter (in.) | 0.6 | 0.62 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.65 |
| Bullet Weight after shot (gr.) | 115.3 | 119.4 | 124.3 | 124.5 | 124.8 |
| Bullet Velocity (fps) | 1150 | 1212 | 1233 | 1258 | 1261 |
