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You can save money by making your own too.

https://aliengearholsters.com/blog/ballistics-gel/

https://www-instructables-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.instructables.com/Ballistic-Gel/?amp_js_v=a6&amp_gsa=1&amp_page=true&usqp=mq331AQHKAFQArABIA%3D%3D#aoh=16065902593863&csi=1&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instructables.com%2FBallistic-Gel%2F

https://www.ammoland.com/2019/09/how-to-make-homemade-ballistic-gelatin-for-testing-bullet-impact/#axzz6f7O0pd6P

https://www.ebay.com/itm/KNOX-Unflavored-Gelatin-16-Oz-Pack-of-2/124445992258?hash=item1cf98f2542:g:D5UAAOSwiLVftWFJ

https://youtu.be/50bub2s723g

https://youtu.be/NDRWBhqQIpg

Other Uses for unused gelatin powder-

https://youtu.be/RcVOWaIsDes

https://youtu.be/uElajoX3HoI

https://youtu.be/W75SJn8-2Sw


 
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One MAJOR difference between synthetic and "natural" gelatin is that synthetic is shelf stable i.e. it requires no special storage or handling and generally is not a good home for microorganisms while "natural" can and will grow mold / bacteria and requires refrigeration as well for storage. Synthetic gel is also reusable and can be reformed by melting and reforming the block in a mold.
 
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Nation, 

I just bought a block. Some tips and advice, though. They say to melt it at 250-270. Do yourself a favor, melt it at 220-250. When the temperature goes past 260 or so, it gets slightly burnt, resulting in a yellowish tinge to it. Turn down the reccomended heat. You can always turn it up a little, but once it's burnt, even a little, it's forever.

Tom Holland 

Field Target Tech 

Fieldtargettech.com 
 
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I came across this one a while back. Watch it at 2X and give it ten minutes. IMO, it's worth it. Odoyle, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

How to make ballistic gel-The right way step by step





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x3QbRZirsg



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Your guy is using 3.5x the amount of gelatin powder than everyone else. His block is super expensive and may be better off buying the $65 block posted by the OP if this is the case based on cost factor or maybe even a whole ham to shoot into.

Now the regular 1 ounce to 1 cup of water ratio is supposed to be equivalent to 10% ballistic gelatin product. The OP's suggested site goes from 10% and to 20% based on a .223 round. SO the 3.5 ounce to 1 cup of water doesn't make sense here IMHO.


 
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Nation, 

I just bought a block. Some tips and advice, though. They say to melt it at 250-270. Do yourself a favor, melt it at 220-250. When the temperature goes past 260 or so, it gets slightly burnt, resulting in a yellowish tinge to it. Turn down the reccomended heat. You can always turn it up a little, but once it's burnt, even a little, it's forever.

Tom Holland 

Field Target Tech 

Fieldtargettech.com
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Have the woman cook it then... Us men aren't as good in not burning things around the kitchen...
 
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Your guy is using 3.5x the amount of gelatin powder than everyone else. His block is super expensive and may be better off buying the $65 block posted by the OP if this is the case based on cost factor or maybe even a whole ham to shoot into.

Now the regular 1 ounce to 1 cup of water ratio is supposed to be equivalent to 10% ballistic gelatin product. The OP's suggested site goes from 10% and to 20% based on a .223 round. SO the 3.5 ounce to 1 cup of water doesn't make sense here IMHO.

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Good intel. Thanks. 👍




 
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I would also take a wild swing at a guess that it would be dry and brittle too. Like not enough water in your pancake batter Or not enough water in your instant mashed potatoes and even your gravy too.
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Water for instant mashed potatoes? Take it up several notches and use milk or half and half. WAY BETTER!
 
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