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Went out and conducted a little bullet testing today after being inspired by all of Ronlaughlin’s data. I used a set up similar to Ron’s: carpet faced 3/8 particle board, 6-8 gallon jugs of water and 1” plywood backstop followed by 1/2” OSB backer board set at 25 yards from the shooter.
I’ve been using the Parker Black Max 300 for two seasons and have been very happy with it’s accuracy. They’ve been very effective for me on deer, antelope and javelina. All have been dead within 30 feet or so with pass throughs on shots from 80-320 yards. One mule deer was shot at 80 yards hard-quartering away resulting in complete pass through.
Savage 10ml-II .50 rifle
Parker Black Max .45 cal 300 gr in MMP HPH12 (bullets nominally weigh 295 gr)
Blackhorn 209 measured by volume
80 degees and sunny
Elevation 3000’
Velocities listed were measured by chronograph @ 5 feet from muzzle. (I estimate about 50 fps velocity loss at target.)
Results:
50 grains BH209
1275 fps (this is below the advertised 1500 fps minimum required velocity)
Ballistic tip came off and bullet did not expand. Bullet shredded the first two jugs and was found in the fourth jug.
80 grains BH209
1640 fps
Bullet shredded the first two jugs and was found in the third jug. Bullet and jacket separated and fragmented. 228 grains were recovered - core weighed 105 grains.
100 grains BH209
1915 fps
First shot bullet fragmented and exited the third jug never to be seen again leaving two large holes in the backer. One large piece of jacket was recovered in the third jug.
Second shot: Bullet shredded the first two jugs and was found in the fourth jug. Bullet and jacket separated and fragmented. 155 grains were recovered - core weighed 111 grains.
Next time I’d like to experiment a little more in the 70-80 gr range to see what terminal performance looks like at about 1500 fps which is the minimum required velocity Bob recommends for this bullet.
Each jug represents approx 6” in penetration. All recovered bullets managed approx 18-24” or more of penetration which I believe is adequate for most broadside shots on deer-sized game.
I’ll invite folks to draw their own conclusions on this but I’ll say it has worked well on deer sized game for me but would be inadequate for anything larger. I believe it really excels at longer ranges (above the min 1500 fps). I wish it were offered in a bonded version though. I tested a bonded bullet today as well. Results to follow in another thread.
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Sabot and bullet from slo-mo video.
I’ve been using the Parker Black Max 300 for two seasons and have been very happy with it’s accuracy. They’ve been very effective for me on deer, antelope and javelina. All have been dead within 30 feet or so with pass throughs on shots from 80-320 yards. One mule deer was shot at 80 yards hard-quartering away resulting in complete pass through.
Savage 10ml-II .50 rifle
Parker Black Max .45 cal 300 gr in MMP HPH12 (bullets nominally weigh 295 gr)
Blackhorn 209 measured by volume
80 degees and sunny
Elevation 3000’
Velocities listed were measured by chronograph @ 5 feet from muzzle. (I estimate about 50 fps velocity loss at target.)
Results:
50 grains BH209
1275 fps (this is below the advertised 1500 fps minimum required velocity)
Ballistic tip came off and bullet did not expand. Bullet shredded the first two jugs and was found in the fourth jug.
80 grains BH209
1640 fps
Bullet shredded the first two jugs and was found in the third jug. Bullet and jacket separated and fragmented. 228 grains were recovered - core weighed 105 grains.
100 grains BH209
1915 fps
First shot bullet fragmented and exited the third jug never to be seen again leaving two large holes in the backer. One large piece of jacket was recovered in the third jug.
Second shot: Bullet shredded the first two jugs and was found in the fourth jug. Bullet and jacket separated and fragmented. 155 grains were recovered - core weighed 111 grains.
Next time I’d like to experiment a little more in the 70-80 gr range to see what terminal performance looks like at about 1500 fps which is the minimum required velocity Bob recommends for this bullet.
Each jug represents approx 6” in penetration. All recovered bullets managed approx 18-24” or more of penetration which I believe is adequate for most broadside shots on deer-sized game.
I’ll invite folks to draw their own conclusions on this but I’ll say it has worked well on deer sized game for me but would be inadequate for anything larger. I believe it really excels at longer ranges (above the min 1500 fps). I wish it were offered in a bonded version though. I tested a bonded bullet today as well. Results to follow in another thread.
View attachment 21195
Sabot and bullet from slo-mo video.
