TSS penetration field testing

[hawglips]

Several years back, I did some penetration tests using sheet metal in order to compare the relative penetration strength of various shot types and loads. I also borrowed from tests a friend did, and organized the results for informational purposes, showing the relative penetration ability of various size/density/velocity shot for those that care about such things.

For easier reference, I broke them down into five groups based on the percentages of pellets striking the tin passed completely through.

At 40 yds,
group #1: zero or less than 5% pellet pass through;
group #2: 10-25% pass through
group #3: 30-50% pass through;
group #4: 50% -75% pass through;
group #5: >90% pass through.

Note that the brown sheet metal was slightly thicker than the gray, so the comparison between the two different colored tin is not exact.

GROUP #1: zero to less than 10% pellet pass through

#9 lead at 20 yds
(high brass Rio)


#6 copper plated lead at 40 yds


#4 copper plated lead (high velocity) at 40 yds
(Federal Hi-Velocity Magnum 1-7/8 oz. turkey load)



GROUP #2: 10-25% pass through

#7 Hevi-shot (1200fps) at 40 yds
(Nitros #7s)


#6 Hevishot at 40 yds (1300fps duck loads)



GROUP #3: 30-50% pass through

#9 18g/cc tungsten (1037 fps) at 40 yds



GROUP #4: 50% to 75% pellet pass through

#6 Hevi-13 at 40 yds -- the original 13g/cc stuff, no longer available(1090 fps)


#9 18g/cc tungsten at 40 yds (1180fps)



GROUP #5: >90% pass through

#5 Hi Density (Win XR) at 40 yds (1300fps)


#7 15-16g/cc tungsten at 40 yds (1180fps) (note the tin is incorrectly labeled 7.5)


#8 18g/cc tungsten at 40 yds (1180 fps)


#7 18g/cc tungsten at 40 yds (1180 fps)




And these are some 18g/cc 9x8s (1180fps) at longer yardage just for fun.

18g/cc tungsten 9x8s at 50 yds



18g/cc tungsten 9x8s at 60 yds
[/QUOTE]

[Dave in AZ]

Just saw this. Interesting, thanks for taking all the time to post it up!