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Ljutic
11-04-2012, 04:37 PM
Finally getting around to the big boys.
http://mousegunaddict.blogspot.com/2012/11/clear-gel-terminal-testing-winchester.html

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Yogi 117
11-04-2012, 10:37 PM
Been looking at a 1911 & am very impressed with the results out of a 3.3" barrel. Just think what the results would be from a 4.25" or 5" barrel. WOW! Thx again for taking the time to test these rounds and sharing the info, much appreciated. :D
garyb
11-05-2012, 06:58 AM
I like this ammo too. Use it for carry in my PM40. Snarly!
Barth
11-05-2012, 10:43 AM
I've pretty much converted all my auto carry ammo to Ranger T Series.
My new HK45C is loaded with this 230 gr +P .45 ammo.
HK P30 40 S&W has 165 gr and HK P2000 357 Sig 125 gr.

Reliable feeding, hard hitting and near match accurate.

This ammo is Barth Approved.
BEARDOG
11-05-2012, 04:03 PM
.9975" expansion... I think that might leave a mark!!!

This is my .45 self defense load. I have it in both +P and standard. With 13rds of this in my Para P-12 (3.5" barrel) I should be good for most any situation ... Thanks for doing the test, good to know it performs this well out of short barrels

I also have Ranger T in 9mm, & 40 S&W as well .... Nasty stuff.
Ljutic
11-05-2012, 08:50 PM
I switched out my never leaves the house pistol to a G21 SF during the ammo drought so I've been working my way through the case of Hornady TAP I managed to scrounge at the time. After that's gone, I may switch to the 230 Grain Ranger T standard pressure.

For you folks that missed my test of the 9mm +P Ranger T 124 grain, the short barrel expansion wasn't nearly as good as the 45. Still wicked, but a bit wonky.

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Barth
11-07-2012, 08:03 AM
For you folks that missed my test of the 9mm +P Ranger T 124 grain, the short barrel expansion wasn't nearly as good as the 45. Still wicked, but a bit wonky.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v391/BDSBruce/Blog%20Photos%202/3a951c61.jpg

I run Winchester Ranger T-Series 127 gr +P+ in my
Glock G27 with a Storm Lake 40-9mm conversion barrel.
Folks have chronographed that load out of a 3.46" barrel Glock G26 at ~1240 fps.

If you want a wicked 9mm?
That's the Barth approved SD load.
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