Wetpack JHP testing

**Brendank** · 28-08-2009, 15:53

Hi all,

Going to the range to test a few JHP's tomorrow, got a couple phonebooks and want to use them as test media.
Anyone done this before? If so, how many books should i use (ave. thickness) and how long do I soak them for?

Thanks.

**Thorkind** · 28-08-2009, 16:01

Tape about 5 or six together. Leave them in the bathtub/pool overnight.

**SSP** · 28-08-2009, 16:01

Ive done it.

Soak them till they are wet through. Probably need about 6-8.

**BigT** · 28-08-2009, 16:14

They need to be as wet as possible when you shoot them. He He

**Brendank** · 28-08-2009, 17:09

Thanks guys, got 6 taped together, leaving them in the dog bath overnight.
Appreciate the advice.

**Brendank** · 28-08-2009, 18:03

Next question, how many 9x19 rounds will a wetpack take providing they're spaced at least 2" apart?
Any ideas?

**Morconza** · 31-08-2009, 00:23

The last time a phone book attacked me,there were 3 standing behind each other............... hpy71

**Lone Ranger** · 01-09-2009, 11:51

brendank... any results worth posting?

i saw the post late but if you haven't done the tests already, you will need about 5 or 6 packs (of 6 taped together) to get a good idea for comparison

**Brendank** · 01-09-2009, 12:22

Originally Posted by Lone Ranger

brendank... any results worth posting?

i saw the post late but if you haven't done the tests already, you will need about 5 or 6 packs (of 6 taped together) to get a good idea for comparison

Some interesting results LR.
Esp. regarding the 135gr .40S&W Cor-Bon and .40S&W Sentry round, both blew MASSIVE hole right through 4 thick books taped together, whereas the 127gr +P+ Ranger SXT's and others stopped within the first two books.

The 'wound channels' from the 135gr Cor-Bon and .40 Sentry were incredible...
Needless to say I didn't recover either.

**Lone Ranger** · 01-09-2009, 12:43

damn...

your findings will ad value to the post where the vairous weightings and stuff were being argued. please search for it under the ammo threads.

you're gonna open up another can of worms though