Gel test Results
We tested this Hornady Ammunition 22 Magnum (WMR) ammo by firing five rounds with a Ruger LCR with a -inch barrel into calibrated Clear Ballistics gelatin. Of those five rounds, we discovered the ammo penetrated an average of 18.94-inches into the gelatin. Our test rounds ended the test with an average expanded diameter of 0.22-inches, retaining 100% of the projectile's original weight.
On this page, you'll see video of our tests including photographs that detail the ammunition before/after firing it through a four-layer barrier into gelatin. Also, you'll see how this Hornady Ammunition 22 Magnum (WMR) ammunition stacks up compared to other self-defense rounds in 22 Magnum (WMR).
To read more about our testing procedures and processes, please head here.
50rds - 22 Mag Hornady Critical Defense 45gr. FTX Polymer Tip Ammo Gel Test Results
Median | |||||
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Bullet Depth (in.) | 14.9 | 15.8 | 19.5 | 20.5 | 24 |
Expanded Diameter (in.) | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.22 |
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.) | 44.8 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
Bullet Velocity (fps) | 1013 | 1036 | 1048 | 1054 | 1055 |
Hornady Ammunition 22 Magnum (WMR) Ballistic Data
Hornady Ammunition 22 Magnum (WMR) Ammo Details
- Barrel Length inches
- 1.875
- Ballistics Coefficient (G1)
- 0.110
- Ballistics Coefficient (G7)
- 0.047
- Sectional Density
- 0.128
Muzzle | 25 yds. | 50 yds. | 75 yds. | 100 yds. | 150 yds. | |
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Velocity fps | 1000 | 957 | 920 | 887 | 857 | 804 |
Energy ft lbs | 100 | 91 | 85 | 79 | 73 | 65 |
Bullet drop inch | -1.5 | 2.7 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 0 | -16.2 |
Trajectory Line Graph Hornady Ammunition 22 Magnum (WMR)
Velocity / Energy Comparisons
The Reviews
Why Shooters and Hunters love or hate 50rds - 22 Mag Hornady Critical Defense 45gr. FTX Polymer Tip Ammo
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Performs well in a NAA Black Widow. Expands to .4" and penetrates 5" in wet pack.
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Absolutely the best ammo for my kel-tec pmr-30