Today on Kentucky Ballistics we shoot some 10% ballistic gel with the 500 Auto Max! I hope you enjoy the video and thanks for watching!


Firearm used in today’s video.

Big Horn Armory AR500


Ammunition used in today’s video.
(All ammunition is pre-production)

Big Horn Armory 500 Auto Max 275 Grain Barnes XPB

Big Horn Armory 500 Auto Max 350 Grain XTP Jacketed Hollow Point

Buffalo Bore 500 Auto Max 400 Grain Jacketed Flat Nose

Big Horn Armory 500 Auto Max 500 Grain Jacketed Flat Nose


Chronograph Readings


Big Horn Armory AR500

Barrel Length – 18.00 in.



Big Horn Armory 500 Auto Max 275 Grain Barnes XPB

Muzzle Velocity
Shot 1 – 2419 fps
Shot 2 – 2339 fps
Shot 3 – 2279 fps
Average – 2345 fps
Muzzle Energy – 3357 ft. lbs.

Ballistic Gel Penetration (10% Gel) – 21.75 inches

Remaining Bullet Weight - 175.5 grains

Bullet Expansion – Measurement 1 - .807 in
Measurement 2 - .722 in
Measurement 3 - .677 in



Big Horn Armory 500 Auto Max 350 Grain XTP Jacketed Hollow Point

Muzzle Velocity
Shot 1 – 2178 fps
Shot 2 – 2185 fps
Shot 3 – 2196 fps
Average – 2186 fps
Muzzle Energy – 3713 ft. lbs.

Ballistic Gel Penetration (10% Gel) – 21.75 inches

Remaining Bullet Weight - 211.3 grains

Bullet Expansion – Measurement 1 - .848 in
Measurement 2 - .718 in
Measurement 3 - .798 in



Buffalo Bore 500 Auto Max 400 Grain Jacketed Flat Nose

Muzzle Velocity
Shot 1 – 1921 fps
Shot 2 – 1910 fps
Shot 3 – 1940 fps
Average – 1923 fps
Muzzle Energy – 3284 ft. lbs.

Ballistic Gel Penetration (10% Gel) – 31.25 inches

Remaining Bullet Weight - 392.7 grains

Bullet Expansion – Measurement 1 - .932 in
Measurement 2 - .875 in
Measurement 3 - .881 in



Big Horn Armory 500 Auto Max 500 Grain Jacketed Flat Nose

Muzzle Velocity
Shot 1 – 1594 fps
Shot 2 – 1570 fps
Shot 3 – 1592 fps
Average – 1585 fps
Muzzle Energy – 2789 ft. lbs.

Ballistic Gel Penetration (10% Gel) – 32 inches and continued

Remaining Bullet Weight - 485.8 grains

Bullet Expansion – Measurement 1 - .947 in
Measurement 2 - .820 in
Measurement 3 - .852 in


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