Comparing the depth of penetration in gelatin of a given bullet at different velocities for impact velocity determination - Muzzle distance of bullet to determine distance of travel before impact - Determine the distance of the shooter. Bullets intended for hunting are also commonly tested in ballistic gelatin.ĥ Other Uses Ballistics – Testing of Bullets Let it stand for 5 hrs or chilled to 4° C An older formula used by NATO among others specifies a 20% solution, chilled to 10° C, but that solution costs more to prepare as it uses twice the amount of gelatin.Ĥ Ballistics Test Preferred medium for comparing the terminal performance of different expanding ammunition - hollow point bullets - soft point bullets These bullets use the hydraulic pressure of the gelatin to expand in diameter, limiting penetration and increasing the tissue damage along their path. Most commonly used formula: "10% ballistic gelatin" Prepared by dissolving 1 part by mass of the 250A bloom gelatin into 9 parts of warm distilled water, mixing the solution while pouring in the powdered gelatin.
While 10 percent density is the standard for most ballistic test labs, I often mix my blocks to a density of. Presentation on theme: "Ballistic Gelatin by Oscar Santos MEEN 3344."- Presentation transcript:ġ Ballistic Gelatin by Oscar Santos MEEN 3344Ģ Ballistic Gelatin Solution of gelatin powder in waterĬlosely simulates density and viscosity of human and animal muscle tissue Used as a standardized medium for testing the terminal performance of firearms ammunition Careful control of the properties of this material allows consistent and reliable comparison of terminal ballisticsģ Composition Gelatin = 250A Bloom Gelatin or Pharmagel For a block of 10 percent density, add 1 pound of gelatin powder to 9 pounds of water.
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