Well, there are always exceptions to every rule & every circumstance is not always the same.
But..................the gelation tests provide a "comparative" evaluation of various bullets in a consistent medium & absent anything better, is the most reliable info available.
It's all about consistency................if a bullet performs erratically in gelation, chances are high that it will behave erratically in real life situations as well..........across a broad range of circumstances.
Look at Federal Hydra-Shoks for example in either 9mm or 45...............not consistent at all compared to HST's or Golden Saber's.
If the performance is erratic in a consistent medium, do you think it's not going to be erratic in other conditions too?
And +/- an inch or so on penetration is not significant..............as long as it's enough & is consistent.
JMHO, YMMV
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