Ballistics by the Inch :: .327 Mag Results (original) (raw)
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.327 Mag Results in fps
Click here for a Muzzle Energy graph for the tests in this caliber.
| barrel length | Federal 85 gr. Hydra-Shok | American Eagle 100 gr. JSP | Speer 115 gr. Gold Dot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18" | 1910 | 2186 | 1880 |
| 17" | n/a | 2158 | 1848 |
| 16" | 1900 | 2141 | 1894 |
| 15" | n/a | 2128 | 1875 |
| 14" | 1869 | 2112 | 1816 |
| 13" | n/a | 2072 | 1815 |
| 12" | 1838 | 2063 | 1785 |
| 11" | n/a | 2023 | 1773 |
| 10" | 1803 | 1950 | 1738 |
| 9" | n/a | 1957 | 1727 |
| 8" | 1752 | 1913 | 1681 |
| 7" | n/a | 1874 | 1659 |
| 6" | 1675 | 1808 | 1639 |
| 5" | 1581 | 1701 | 1535 |
| 4" | 1462 | 1604 | 1451 |
| 3" | 1331 | 1398 | 1316 |
| 2" | 976 | 1056 | 1042 |
| realworldweapons | Federal85 gr.Hydra-Shok | AmericanEagle100 gr.JSP | Speer115 gr.Gold Dot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruger SP-1013.0625" barrel | 1385 | 1422 | 1356 |
| Bond Derringer3" barrel | 1283 | 1378 | 1282 |
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- .32 H&R
- .327 Mag
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- .380 ACP ('10)
- .38 Special
- 9mm Makarov
- 9mm Luger
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- .357 Sig
- .357 Mag
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- .41 Mag
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- .45 Colt
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Other Resources
BBTI is not the end-all of ballistics testing, just one more component available for the common good. In addition to extensive discussion about ballistics to be found at many gun forums, here are some other great resources pertaining to ballistics testing you should check out. (And if you would like to recommend a site to list here, please send an email.)
- BrassFetcher: excellent resource, with an emphasis on bullet performance in ballistic gelatin
- The Box O' Truth: testing ammo penetration through various barriers
- Terminal Ballistics Research: Specializes in the research of cartridge & projectile performance, using hard data gathered from 20 years of hunting game.
Acknowledgements
We'd like to personally and specifically thank Pat Childs at Fin & Feather in Iowa City, as he not only helped get most of our ammunition and other supplies, he was the brilliant gunsmith who worked with us to make this insane project much more practical. Without his help all of this would have been much more difficult and perhaps impossible. Anyone who uses our data owes him a debt of gratitude.
And thanks to our spouses, who were not just tolerant but enthusiastically supportive of this rather nutty project.
Disclaimer
This project, and all of its results, is only our fault. We (well, Jim K, mostly) paid for everything ourselves, and we did not receive any kind of sponsorship or remuneration from anyone. We did all the work. We used products we were either familiar with, or because they were what was available, and mentioning them by name does not constitute an endorsement of any kind. Furthermore, the data is provided purely for entertainment purposes - to better facilitate arguments over what ammo or caliber or gun is "best." How you use the data is entirely up to you. And if you think you could do better, feel free to spend the money and do the work and publish your own results. Or not. Your choice.