brenneke usa tactical home defense

BRENNEKE USA TACTICAL HOME DEFENSE™
Our 1 oz. Tactical Home Defense (THD) load provides a perfect balance of everything a law
enforcement officer needs: Low recoil for rapid, repeat shots, exceptional accuracy, hard target
penetration (car doors, windshield glass), optimum expansion, controlled penetration in soft targets,
and of course, extreme stopping power. Like all Brenneke law enforcement slugs, the THD wad
remains attached in flight, which reduces liability and the possibility of collateral damage (injury to
innocent bystanders). Our THD can be accurately fired from both smoothbore and rifled barrels.
Accuracy
BRENNEKE USA Tactical Home Defense (THD)
BRENNEKE USA THD
5-shot, 1.98 inch group fired at 50 yards from bench.
Rem. 870 smoothbore, 1.5-6x Sightron scope.
High-speed photo of BRENNEKE USA THD in free flight. Wad always remains attached.
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High-speed photo of
BRENNEKE USA THD exiting 6” x 6” x 16” FBI-Spec. block of calibrated 10% gelatin.
BRENNEKE USA THD produces extensive damage (gel block 1 of 2)
BRENNEKE USA THD provides controlled penetration, limiting liability (gel block 2 of 2)
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BRENNEKE USA THD Slugs before and after 10% gelatin test
Ballistic Tables Follow
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THD ballistics
Chronograph Results (Muzzle Velocity; ten rounds, 10 feet from muzzle)
Mfg.
Slug
Gauge
Brenneke
Tactical Home Defense
12
Shell Slug Wt.
Muz. Vel.
Extreme Standard
Barrel Used
High Low Mean
Length (Oz. / Grs.)
(av. fps)
Spread Deviation
2 3/4”
1 / 438
Smoothbore 1256.6 1285 1215 1256.6
70
22.244
Chronograph Results (Downrange Velocity, Average of 3 Brenneke rounds fired at 25, 50, 75 and 100 yards
Mfg.
Slug
Gauge
Brenneke
Tactical Home Defense
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Shell Slug Wt.
Muz. Vel. Av. Vel. Av. Vel. Av. Vel. Av. Vel.
Barrel Used
Length (Oz. / Grs.)
(av. fps) (25 yds.) (50 yds.) (75 yds.) (100 yds.)
2 3/4”
1 / 438
Smoothbore 1256.6
1093.3
989.5
916.5
858.2
Energy Calculations (Muzzle Energy; ten rounds, 10 feet from muzzle) (based on chronographed muzzle velocity results))
Mfg.
Slug
Gauge
Brenneke
Tactical Home Defense
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Shell Slug Wt.
Muz. Energy
Extreme Standard
Barrel Used
High Low Mean
Length (Oz. / Grs.)
(ft. lbs)
Spread Deviation
2 3/4”
1 / 438
Smoothbore
1535.4
1604 1435 1535.4
169
53.834
Trajectory Results (three rounds fired at 25, 50, 75, 100 yards (125, 150, 175 and 200 yard trajectories *calculated using ballistic software)
~ B u l l e t
P a t h
Mfg.
Slug
~
Shell Slug Wt.
Av.
0
25
50
75 100 *125 *150 *175 *200
Gauge
Barrel Used
Length (Oz. / Grs.)
MV (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds)
12
2 3/4”
1 / 438
Smoothbore 1256.6 -1.5 0.12 0.0 -2.37 -7.37 -15.3 -26.5 -41.5 -60.7
Tactical Home Defense
Brenneke
*Based on Ballistic Coefficient determined by actual firings at 25, 50, 75 and 100 yards
Downrange Velocity (three rounds fired at 25, 50, 75, 100 yards (125, 150, 175 and 200 yard velocity *calculated using ballistic software))
~ D o w n r a n g e V e l o c i t y ~
Mfg.
Slug
Gauge
Shell Slug Wt.
Av.
0
25
50
75 100 *125 *150 *175 *200
Barrel Used
Length (Oz. / Grs.)
MV (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds)
2 3/4”
1 / 438
Smoothbore 1256.6 1256 1093 989 916 858 808 763 722 684
Tactical Home Defense
Brenneke
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*Based on Ballistic Coefficient determined by actual firings at 25, 50, 75 and 100 yards
Downrange Energy
~ D o w n r a n g e
Mfg.
Slug
Tactical Home Defense
Brenneke
*Based on downrange velocities shown above
E n e r g y ~
Shell Slug Wt.
Av.
0
25
50
75 100 *125 *150 *175 *200
Gauge
Barrel Used
Length (Oz. / Grs.)
MV (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds)
12
2 3/4”
1 / 438
Smoothbore 1256.6 1534 1161 952 817 716 635 567 507 455
Accuracy Results (5 rounds fired at 50 yards, 75 yards, 100 yards from muzzle)
Mfg.
Slug
Gauge
Tactical Home Defense
Brenneke
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Tactical Home Defense
Brenneke
12
Tactical Home Defense
Brenneke
12
*From bench; December weather, windy conditions
Shell Slug Wt.
Length (Oz. / Grs.)
2 3/4”
1 / 438
2 3/4”
1 / 438
2 3/4”
1 / 438
Muz. Vel.
*Typical
Yardage
( av. fps)
Group
1.98
Smoothbore 1256.6
50
3.16
Smoothbore 1256.6
75
3.84
Smoothbore 1256.6
100
Barrel Used
Weight and dimensions of slugs before and after firing into Calibrated 10% Gelatin
Mfg.
Slug
Tactical Home Defense
Brenneke
*Projectile with attached wad
Slug Diameter Slug Diameter Pen.
before firing
after firing Depth
Smooth
0.732
0.888
17.75
Barrel
Advertised
Weight
1 Oz. / 438 grs.
Slug Weight Slug Weight % of
before firing after firing Ret. Wt.
*430.8
*419.8
97.44
Frontal Area Data Follows
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Frontal Area and Ballistic Parameters of Various Projectiles vs. Brenneke USA Slugs
Projectile
Projectile *Frontal Area
Muzzle
Kinetic
Momentum
Weight (grs.) Diameter (in.)
(sq. in.)
Velocity (fps) Energy (ft-lb) (lb.-sec.)
Brenneke USA 12 Ga. THD Slug
438
0.733
0.420
1256
1535
2.442
.45 Auto
230
0.451
0.159
890
405
0.908
40 S&W
180
0.400
0.125
1000
400
0.799
9mm
124
0.355
0.099
1180
356
0.649
.223 Rem.
55
0.224
0.039
3240
1282
0.791
*unexpanded
Caliber
Ballistic Advantage:
Note the large frontal area, kinetic energy and momentum of the Brenneke USA Slug vs. the typical L.E. handgun rounds -or even the high-velocity .223 entry round. A high momentum value allows a projectile to penetrate both hard barriers and soft
targets. But a high momentum factor also allows a projectile to maintain a higher average terminal velocity during penetration.
I.e., its low rate of deceleration and greater frontal area causes not only more tissue damage (and hemorrhage), but more
nervous system trauma which can stop a gun fight instantly. When a slug of this size and momentum traverses a living
system, it halts aggressive action.
Brenneke THD penetration:
Above is a high-speed photograph of the THD penetrating two sheets of 20-gauge steel, as used in FBI
test protocol. This steel is actually thicker than that used in most modern European and U.S. automobiles.
This demonstrates that the THD has more than enough power to penetrate most barricades encountered
in urban environments. Because the wad stays attached to the THD throughout its flight, however, risk to
bystanders is reduced.
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Brenneke THD compared to other slugs, before and after firing into gelatin
1. Brenneke Tactical Home Defense™
2. Brenneke Classic Magnum™
3. Federal TRUBALL® Low Recoil®: Note excessive expansion.
4. Remington® Reduced Recoil®: Note smaller frontal area compared with Brenneke Tactical Home Defense.
5. Hastings Laser Accurate Sabot™: Expanded to only .678", versus .888" for Brenneke THD.
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BRENNEKE USA SPECIAL FORCES SHORT MAGNUM™
Our 1 1/4 oz. Special Forces Short Magnum (SFM) load provides tactical performance for the law
enforcement officer who needs maximum penetration. Our SFM penetrates car doors, building
materials and windshield glass with ease while retaining plenty of residual energy and momentum to
incapacitate post-barrier targets. Its strength and efficient nose shape allows it the ability to defeat an
engine block. The 525 grain SFM provides extreme stopping power due to its higher ballistic
coefficient and higher downrange velocity. Like all Brenneke law enforcement slugs, the SFM wad
remains attached in flight which reduces liability and the possibility of collateral damage (injury to
innocent bystanders). Our SFM can be accurately fired from both smoothbore and rifled barrels.
Accuracy
BRENNEKE USA Special Forces (SFM)
BRENNEKE USA SFM
5-shot, 1.65 inch group fired at 50 yards from bench.
Rem. 870 smoothbore, 1.5-6x Sightron scope.
High-speed photo of BRENNEKE USA SFM in free flight. Wad always remains attached.
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High-speed photo of
BRENNEKE USA SFM exiting 6” x 6” x 16” FBI-Spec. block of calibrated 10% gelatin.
BRENNEKE USA SFM produces extensive damage (gel block 1 of 2)
BRENNEKE USA SFM provides deep penetration in soft or hard material (gel block 2 of 2)
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BRENNEKE USA Special Forces Short Magnum Slugs before and after 10% gelatin test
Ballistic Tables Follow
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Special Forces ballistics
Chronograph Results (Muzzle Velocity; ten rounds, 10 feet from muzzle)
Mfg.
Slug
Gauge
Brenneke
Special Forces
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Shell Slug Wt.
Muz. Vel.
Extreme Standard
Barrel Used
High Low Mean
Length (Oz. / Grs.)
(av. fps)
Spread Deviation
2 3/4” 1 1/4 / 525 Smoothbore 1418.8 1436 1386 1418.8
50
14.567
Chronograph Results (Downrange Velocity, Average of 3 Brenneke rounds fired at 25, 50, 75 and 100 yards
Mfg.
Slug
Gauge
Brenneke
Special Forces
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Shell Slug Wt.
Muz. Vel. Av. Vel. Av. Vel. Av. Vel. Av. Vel.
Barrel Used
Length (Oz. / Grs.)
(av. fps) (25 yds.) (50 yds.) (75 yds.) (100 yds.)
2 3/4” 1 1/4 / 525 Smoothbore 1418.8
1276
1160
1073
1008
Energy Calculations (Muzzle Energy; ten rounds, 10 feet from muzzle) (based on chronographed muzzle velocity results))
Mfg.
Slug
Gauge
Brenneke
Special Forces
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Shell Slug Wt.
Muz. Energy
Extreme Standard
Barrel Used
High Low Mean
Length (Oz. / Grs.)
(ft. lbs)
Spread Deviation
2 3/4” 1 1/4 / 525 Smoothbore
2346.3
2403 2239 2346.3
164
47.951
Trajectory Results (three rounds fired at 25, 50, 75, 100 yards (125, 150, 175 and 200 yard trajectories *calculated using ballistic software)
~ B u l l e t
P a t h
Mfg.
Slug
~
Shell Slug Wt.
Av.
0
25
50
75 100 *125 *150 *175 *200
Gauge
Barrel Used
Length (Oz. / Grs.)
MV (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds)
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2 3/4” 1 1/4 / 525 Smoothbore 1418.8 -1.5 -0.1 0.0 -1.5 -5.0 -10.5 -18.4 -28.9 -42.2
Special Forces
Brenneke
*Based on Ballistic Coefficient determined by actual firings at 25, 50, 75 and 100 yards
Downrange Velocity (three rounds fired at 25, 50, 75, 100 yards (125, 150, 175 and 200 yard velocity *calculated using ballistic software))
~ D o w n r a n g e V e l o c i t y ~
Mfg.
Slug
Gauge
Shell Slug Wt.
Av.
0
25
50
75 100 *125 *150 *175 *200
Barrel Used
Length (Oz. / Grs.)
MV (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds)
2 3/4” 1 1/4 / 525 Smoothbore 1418.8 1418 1276 1160 1073 1008 957 914 877 843
Special Forces
Brenneke
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*Based on Ballistic Coefficient determined by actual firings at 25, 50, 75 and 100 yards
Downrange Energy
~ D o w n r a n g e
Mfg.
Slug
Special Forces
Brenneke
*Based on downrange velocities shown above
E n e r g y ~
Shell Slug Wt.
Av.
0
25
50
75 100 *125 *150 *175 *200
Gauge
Barrel Used
Length (Oz. / Grs.)
MV (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds)
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2 3/4” 1 1/4 / 525 Smoothbore 1418.8 2343 1898 1570 1343 1186 1068 974 896 828
Accuracy Results (5 rounds fired at 50 yards, 75 yards, 100 yards from muzzle)
Mfg.
Slug
Gauge
Special Forces
Brenneke
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Special Forces
Brenneke
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Special Forces
Brenneke
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*From bench; November weather, windy conditions
Shell
Length
2 3/4”
2 3/4”
2 3/4”
Slug Wt.
(Oz. / Grs.)
1 1/4 / 525
1 1/4 / 525
1 1/4 / 525
Muz. Vel.
*Typical
Yardage
( av. fps)
Group
1.65
Smoothbore 1418.8
50
2.88
Smoothbore 1418.8
75
3.72
Smoothbore 1418.8
100
Barrel Used
Weight and dimensions of slugs before and after firing into Calibrated 10% Gelatin
Mfg.
Slug
Special Forces
Brenneke
* Projectile with attached wad
Slug Diameter Slug Diameter Pen.
Advertised
Slug Weight Slug Weight % of
before firing
after firing Depth
Weight
before firing after firing Ret. Wt.
Smooth
0.730
0.760
34.9 1 1/4 Oz. / 525 grs. *525.3
*462.5
88.04
Barrel
Frontal Area Data Follows
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Frontal Area and Ballistic Parameters of Various Projectiles vs. Brenneke USA Slugs
Caliber
Brenneke USA 12 Ga. SFM Slug
.45 Auto
40 S&W
9mm
.223 Rem.
*unexpanded
Projectile
Projectile *Frontal Area
Muzzle
Kinetic
Momentum
Weight (grs.) Diameter (in.)
(sq. in.)
Velocity (fps) Energy (ft-lb) (lb.-sec.)
525
0.730
0.418
1418
2343
3.305
230
0.451
0.159
890
405
0.908
180
0.400
0.125
1000
400
0.799
124
0.355
0.099
1180
356
0.649
55
0.224
0.039
3240
1282
0.791
Ballistic Advantage:
Note the large frontal area, kinetic energy and momentum of the Brenneke USA Slug vs. the typical L.E. handgun rounds -or even the high-velocity .223 entry round. A high momentum value allows a projectile to penetrate both hard barriers and soft
targets. But a high momentum factor also allows a projectile to maintain a higher average terminal velocity during penetration.
I.e., its low rate of deceleration and greater frontal area causes not only more tissue damage (and hemorrhage), but more
nervous system trauma which can stop a gun fight instantly. When a slug of this size and momentum traverses a living
system, it halts aggressive action.
Brenneke Special Forces penetration:
The high-speed photo above shows the Special Forces Short Magnum exiting two plates of 20-gauge
steel, as used in FBI testing protocol. Brenneke’s Special Forces slug has the ability to efficiently
penetrate most barriers commonly encountered in urban environments. These steel plates exceed the
thickness of virtually any European or U.S. automobile door.
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Special Forces Short Magnum compared to other slugs,
before and after firing into gelatin
1. Brenneke® Special Forces Short Magnum™
2. Hornady® SST®: Penetrated only 74.49% as deep as Brenneke SFSM. Recovered weight 44.99% of SFSM.
3. Lightfield Hybred® EXP: Grossly over-expanded, penetrated only 31.86% as deep as SFSM.
4. Remington® Buckhammer®: Over-expanded, penetrated only 50.85% as deep as SFSM.
5. Winchester® Partition Gold®: Penetrated 83.43% as deep as SFSM.
6. Wolf Power Slug™: Penetrated only 44.41% as deep as SFSM.
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BRENNEKE USA CLASSIC MAGNUM™
Our 1 1/8 oz. Classic Magnum (Classic) load offers a balance of tactical performance consisting of
high muzzle velocity, effortless penetration of auto body steel, building materials and windshield
glass, while retaining ample quantities of residual energy and momentum to disable post-barrier
targets. The advanced Brenneke projectile shape allows it the ability to retain high velocity
downrange. Although a high velocity loading, the 490 grain Classic provides manageable recoil while
generating extreme stopping power. Like all Brenneke law enforcement slugs, the Classic wad
remains attached in flight, which reduces liability and the possibility of collateral damage (injury to
innocent bystanders). Our Classic can be accurately fired from both smoothbore and rifled barrels.
Accuracy
BRENNEKE USA Classic Magnum (CLASSIC)
BRENNEKE USA Classic
5-shot, 2.78 inch group fired at 50 yards from bench.
Rem. 870 smoothbore, 1.5-6x Sightron scope.
High-speed photo of BRENNEKE USA CLASSIC in free flight. Wad always remains attached.
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High-speed photo of
BRENNEKE USA CLASSIC exiting 6” x 6” x 16” FBI-Spec. block of calibrated 10% gelatin.
BRENNEKE USA CLASSIC produces extensive damage (gel block 1 of 2)
BRENNEKE USA Classic provides deep, tactical penetration (gel block 2 of 2)
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BRENNEKE USA CLASSIC Slugs before and after 10% gelatin test
Ballistic Tables Follow
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Classic Magnum ballistics
Chronograph Results (Muzzle Velocity; ten rounds, 10 feet from muzzle)
Mfg.
Slug
Gauge
Brenneke
Classic Magnum
12
Shell Slug Wt.
Muz. Vel.
Extreme Standard
Barrel Used
High Low Mean
Length (Oz. / Grs.)
(av. fps)
Spread Deviation
2 3/4” 1 1/8 / 490 Smoothbore 1434.5 1461 1380 1434.5
81
20.682
Chronograph Results (Downrange Velocity, Average of 3 Brenneke rounds fired at 25, 50, 75 and 100 yards
Mfg.
Slug
Gauge
Brenneke
Classic Magnum
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Shell Slug Wt.
Muz. Vel. Av. Vel. Av. Vel. Av. Vel. Av. Vel.
Barrel Used
Length (Oz. / Grs.)
(av. fps) (25 yds.) (50 yds.) (75 yds.) (100 yds.)
2 3/4” 1 1/8 / 490 Smoothbore 1434.5
1268
1137.6 1044.3
976.7
Energy Calculations (Muzzle Energy; ten rounds, 10 feet from muzzle) (based on chronographed muzzle velocity results))
Mfg.
Slug
Gauge
Brenneke
Classic Magnum
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Shell Slug Wt.
Muz. Energy
Extreme Standard
Barrel Used
High Low Mean
Length (Oz. / Grs.)
(ft. lbs)
Spread Deviation
2 3/4” 1 1/8 / 490 Smoothbore
2238.7
2322 2071 2238.7
251
63.944
Trajectory Results (three rounds fired at 25, 50, 75, 100 yards (125, 150, 175 and 200 yard trajectories *calculated using ballistic software)
~ B u l l e t
P a t h
Mfg.
Slug
~
Shell Slug Wt.
Av.
0
25
50
75 100 *125 *150 *175 *200
Gauge
Barrel Used
Length (Oz. / Grs.)
MV (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds)
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2 3/4” 1 1/8 / 490 Smoothbore 1434.5 -1.5 -0.12 0.0 -1.62 -5.25 -11.1 -19.5 -30.8 -45.1
Classic Magnum
Brenneke
*Based on Ballistic Coefficient determined by actual firings at 25, 50, 75 and 100 yards
Downrange Velocity (three rounds fired at 25, 50, 75, 100 yards (125, 150, 175 and 200 yard velocity *calculated using ballistic software))
~ D o w n r a n g e V e l o c i t y ~
Mfg.
Slug
Gauge
Shell Slug Wt.
Av.
0
25
50
75 100 *125 *150 *175 *200
Barrel Used
Length (Oz. / Grs.)
MV (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds)
2 3/4” 1 1/8 / 490 Smoothbore 1434.5 1434 1268 1137 1044 976 923 878 838 803
Classic Magnum
Brenneke
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*Based on Ballistic Coefficient determined by actual firings at 25, 50, 75 and 100 yards
Downrange Energy
~ D o w n r a n g e
Mfg.
Slug
Classic Magnum
Brenneke
*Based on downrange velocities shown above
E n e r g y ~
Shell Slug Wt.
Av.
0
25
50
75 100 *125 *150 *175 *200
Gauge
Barrel Used
Length (Oz. / Grs.)
MV (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds) (yds)
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2 3/4” 1 1/8 / 490 Smoothbore 1434.5 2238 1749 1407 1186 1037 927 839 765 701
Accuracy Results (5 rounds fired at 50 yards, 75 yards, 100 yards from muzzle)
Mfg.
Slug
Gauge
Classic Magnum
Brenneke
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Classic Magnum
Brenneke
12
Classic Magnum
Brenneke
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*From bench; December weather, windy conditions
Shell
Length
2 3/4”
2 3/4”
2 3/4”
Slug Wt.
(Oz. / Grs.)
1 1/8 / 490
1 1/8 / 490
1 1/8 / 490
Muz. Vel.
*Typical
Yardage
(av. fps)
Group
2.78
Smoothbore 1434.5
50
3.91
Smoothbore 1434.5
75
4.67
Smoothbore 1434.5
100
Barrel Used
Weight and dimensions of slugs before and after firing into Calibrated 10% Gelatin
Mfg.
Slug
Classic Magnum
Brenneke
* Projectile with attached wad
Slug Diameter Slug Diameter Pen.
Advertised
Slug Weight Slug Weight % of
before firing
after firing Depth
Weight
before firing after firing Ret. Wt.
Smooth
0.733
0.776
35.30 1 1/8 Oz. / 490 grs. *485.0
*421.0
86.80
Barrel
Frontal Area Data Follows
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Frontal Area and Ballistic Parameters of Various Projectiles vs. Brenneke USA Slugs
Projectile
Projectile *Frontal Area
Muzzle
Kinetic
Momentum
Weight (grs.) Diameter (in.)
(sq. in.)
Velocity (fps) Energy (ft-lb) (lb.-sec.)
Brenneke USA 12 Ga. CLASSIC Slug
490
0.733
0.421
1434
2238
3.102
.45 Auto
230
0.451
0.159
890
405
0.908
40 S&W
180
0.400
0.125
1000
400
0.799
9mm
124
0.355
0.099
1180
356
0.649
.223 Rem.
55
0.224
0.039
3240
1282
0.791
*unexpanded
Caliber
Ballistic Advantage:
Note the large frontal area, kinetic energy and momentum of the Brenneke USA Slug vs. the typical L.E. handgun rounds -or even the high-velocity .223 entry round. A high momentum value allows a projectile to penetrate both hard barriers and soft
targets. But a high momentum factor also allows a projectile to maintain a higher average terminal velocity during penetration.
I.e., its low rate of deceleration and greater frontal area causes not only more tissue damage (and hemorrhage), but more
nervous system trauma which can stop a gun fight instantly. When a slug of this size and momentum traverses a living
system, it halts aggressive action.
Brenneke Classic Magnum penetration:
Above is a high-speed photograph of the Classic Magnum penetrating two sheets of 20-gauge steel, as
used in FBI test protocol. This steel is actually thicker than that used in most modern European and U.S.
automobiles. This demonstrates that the Classic Magnum has plenty of power to penetrate most
barricades encountered in urban environments.
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Brenneke Classic Magnum compared to other slugs, before and after firing into gelatin
1. Brenneke Tactical Home Defense™
2. Brenneke Classic Magnum™
3. Federal TRUBALL® Low Recoil®: Penetrated only 55.01% as deep as Brenneke SFSM and Classic Magnum
4. Remington® Reduced Recoil®: Penetrated 80.57% as deep as SFSM and Classic Magnum
5. Hastings Laser Accurate Sabot™: Penetrated 94.89% as deep as SFSM and Classic Magnum,
with smaller expanded frontal area.
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