Home Forums Hunting & Shooting General Big Game **.375 Bullet Test Results**(lots of pics!)

Swift 270gr A-Frame
Average Penetration (inches): 18
Average Weight Retained (grain): 266.2
Average Weight Retained (%): 98.6
Average Expansion (inches): 0.71
Note: Probably the most consistent performer of all. Each bullet look identical, weigh the same, etc... One slipped out of the stack.



Matrix 270gr Bonded
Average Penetration (inches): 16
Average Weight Retained (grain): 189.6
Average Weight Retained (%): 70.2
Average Expansion (inches): 0.8
Note: One of the bullets lost its jacket.




Barnes 270gr TSX
Average Penetration (inches): 19
Average Weight Retained (grain): 269.15
Average Weight Retained (%): 99.7
Average Expansion (inches): 0.71
Note: 100% weight retention. One slipped out of the stack.