Will a .308 Winchester Penetrate Ballistic Gel 10%?

Over-penetrates (29″ vs 18″ FBI maximum)
Penetration depth
740 mm (29.1″)
Impact velocity
840 m/s (2756 fps)
Muzzle energy
3352 J (2472 ft-lb)
Bullet behaviour
Intact

Fired at the muzzle, a representative .308 Winchester load (9.5 g, FMJ, 840 m/s) reaches roughly 740 mm (29.1 inches) into ballistic gel 10%.

About Ballistic Gel 10%

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

.308 Winchester against other materials

MaterialDepth (mm)Depth (in)
Red Brick239 mm9.4″
Concrete199 mm7.8″
Tempered Glass36 mm1.4″
Steel A3617 mm0.7″
Steel AR5008 mm0.3″
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