Cor-Bon Pow'R Ball Test

[Ljutic]

I wrapped up the video and finished up the blog post on my recent test of Cor-Bon Pow'R Ball 70 grain 380 ACP. Test pistol was a Kahr P380. http://mousegunaddict.blogspot.com/2012/05/ballistics-testing-cor-bon-powrball-380.html

Didn't really know what to expect from this one going into the test as I've never had the need to use Pow'RBall in any of my pistols, but I know some of you wanted to see a test. Once I understood what I was seeing, it was pretty clear that this ammo performs as advertised.

[Yogi 117]

Can always count on your test data. I, like you, stay away from the gimmick ammo for the obvious reasons. While I noticed you were getting over 1,070 fps out of a 2.5" barrel (that's moving for a .380 IMHO), that means the longer barreled .380's could expect an even more faster load. I like to stay in the 900-1,000 fps range for my LCP, easier to handle.

Personally, I'll stick with the larger & slower Speer Gold Dot JHP, has been my preferred carry round in the LCP since the day I got it.

Great job, and again, thx for taking the time so others can weigh in on your tests! :)

[josp]

Always enjoy reading your work. Being that this is my choice for carry load, I was really excited to see the results. Like you said before, you can't cheat physics. I'll live with the limited penetration (8"), but love that I still get over 1000 fps from the P380! Recoil is mild in the Kahr, and accuracy outstanding. I've shot mine out to 15 yards as mandated by the rules I have to live with currently. At 10 yards I could make one ragged hole with my P380.
Thanks again for the good work.

[wyntrout]

Good work, Bruce. I like your tests, though I'm still waiting for the Speer Gold Dot(?)... not sure if you've done that... and especially the Buffalo Bore driven Gold Dots. I carry the BB 90-gr Gold Dots and I bought the Speer Gold Dots for my wife, but she hasn't shot the new P380, yet. I know that she wouldn't like the BB version. :D

Thanks for your great work! I've been wanting to send some funds your way and just did ... a bit.

Wynn:)