Winchester Ranger 230gr JHP Gel Test Results

plouffedaddy · February 11, 2013, 02:20 PM

Finished up the testing of the Winchester Ranger 230gr 45 ACP (#RA45T) round. Here are the conditions and results.

Test conditions:
-Springfield Armory TRP with 5'' barre
-Test rounds fired from 10 feet
-"FBI spec" Clear Ballistics gel block
-4 layers of denim

Results:
-878 fps, 394 ft/lbs energy
-14'' of penetration

Here's the video showing the test, the permanent cavity, and a discussion of the results:

230gr Ranger T Gel Test HD Video

Noreaster · February 11, 2013, 04:22 PM

Good performance. The Winchester LEO rep has been doing demonstrations for local PDs in my area and they are really pushing the .45 acp +P. I don't see the need for +P but I wonder how your test would do with a shorter barrel. Most departments in the area are carrying the shorter M&P 45 or G21. Thanks again for sharing the info.

erhodes · February 11, 2013, 08:37 PM

Good info. Thanks for sharing! Good to know my carry rounds perform well.

plouffedaddy · February 12, 2013, 10:27 AM

I have the +p loads an will likely test them one of these days as well.

Paul105 · February 18, 2013, 10:54 PM

Noreaster,

I got 876 fps avg from a 3.5" Kahr CW45 using the subject Ranger RA45T ammo. Six shots, 5 paces from the muzzle and the temp was 65 deg F.

FWIW,

Paul

Noreaster · February 19, 2013, 08:07 AM

Paul105 that is a really good result from such a short barrel. Good enough for expansion and penetration.

kutz · February 19, 2013, 09:05 AM

Thanks for the info.

February 11, 2013, 02:20 PM	#1
plouffedaddy Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2011 Location: Carolina Posts: 2,960	Winchester Ranger 230gr JHP Gel Test Results Finished up the testing of the Winchester Ranger 230gr 45 ACP (#RA45T) round. Here are the conditions and results. Test conditions: -Springfield Armory TRP with 5'' barre -Test rounds fired from 10 feet -"FBI spec" Clear Ballistics gel block -4 layers of denim Results: -878 fps, 394 ft/lbs energy -14'' of penetration Here's the video showing the test, the permanent cavity, and a discussion of the results: 230gr Ranger T Gel Test HD Video __________________ Mrgunsngear's Youtube Channel Certified Glock Armorer

February 12, 2013, 10:27 AM	#4
plouffedaddy Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2011 Location: Carolina Posts: 2,960	I have the +p loads an will likely test them one of these days as well. __________________ Mrgunsngear's Youtube Channel Certified Glock Armorer

February 11, 2013, 04:22 PM	#2
Noreaster Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2011 Location: New England Posts: 975	Good performance. The Winchester LEO rep has been doing demonstrations for local PDs in my area and they are really pushing the .45 acp +P. I don't see the need for +P but I wonder how your test would do with a shorter barrel. Most departments in the area are carrying the shorter M&P 45 or G21. Thanks again for sharing the info.

February 11, 2013, 08:37 PM	#3
erhodes Member Join Date: January 27, 2013 Location: Triad, NC Posts: 31	Good info. Thanks for sharing! Good to know my carry rounds perform well.

February 18, 2013, 10:54 PM	#5
Paul105 Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2007 Posts: 198	Noreaster, I got 876 fps avg from a 3.5" Kahr CW45 using the subject Ranger RA45T ammo. Six shots, 5 paces from the muzzle and the temp was 65 deg F. FWIW, Paul

February 19, 2013, 08:07 AM	#6
Noreaster Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2011 Location: New England Posts: 975	Paul105 that is a really good result from such a short barrel. Good enough for expansion and penetration.

February 19, 2013, 09:05 AM	#7
kutz Senior Member Join Date: September 24, 2012 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 146	Thanks for the info.