How deep does a .30-06 penetrate Ballistic Gel 10%?

At the muzzle, a representative .30-06 load penetrates approximately 727 mm (28.6 inches) into ballistic gel 10%.

What is the impact energy of a .30-06?

This .30-06 load carries about 3756 joules (2770 ft-lb) at the muzzle.

Over-penetrates (29″ vs 18″ FBI maximum)

Penetration depth

727 mm (28.6″)

Impact velocity

880 m/s (2887 fps)

Muzzle energy

3756 J (2770 ft-lb)

Bullet behaviour

Intact

Fired at the muzzle, a representative .30-06 load (9.7 g, FMJ, 880 m/s) reaches roughly 727 mm (28.6 inches) into ballistic gel 10%.

10% ordnance gelatin is the FBI reference medium; 12–18 in (305–457 mm) is the accepted penetration window.