Ballistic Gelatin Comparisons
Do synthetic ballistic gelatins provide the same reliability and accuracy law enforcement demands from FBI-standard 10% calibrated gelatin?
When lives are on the line, there’s no room for guesswork. Officers and agencies rely on consistent ballistic testing to make informed choices about duty ammunition. While clear synthetic gelatin offers advantages in clarity and handling, does it truly mirror the performance of the traditional FBI-standard medium? Explore our in-depth comparison to see whether synthetic alternatives can meet the high standards required for service use.
A Three Part Series - from Hornady
Ballistic gelatin comparisons: Part I
Is clear, synthetic gelatin an acceptable substitute for FBI-standard, 10% calibrated gelatin?
Ballistic gelatin comparisons: Part II
A variety of bullet weights, velocities, pressure levels, styles and designs were represented in the data, to ensure the broadest comparison of the two test mediums.
Ballistic gelatin comparisons: Part III
There's a clear difference between synthetic and organic gelatin that law enforcement needs to understand.
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Hornady offers in-depth details in this three-part series – Ballistics Gelatin Comparison Part 1-3.