Premium Ammo for Competitive Shooters from DoubleTap

Published on April 4, 2017
Duration: 5:26

This video showcases DoubleTap Ammunition's new Colt National Match line, designed for competitive shooters. The discussion highlights the importance of consistency, accuracy, and reliability in competition ammo. Mike from DoubleTap explains their in-house bullet manufacturing and the process of ensuring specific power factors for various shooting disciplines. The video includes live chronograph testing and accuracy demonstrations at 25 yards, emphasizing the ammo's performance and consistency.

Quick Summary

DoubleTap's Colt National Match ammunition is engineered for competitive shooters, prioritizing consistency, accuracy, and reliability. They manufacture their own bullets and guarantee specific power factors, with testing showing excellent velocity consistency and impressive accuracy at 25 yards.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Importance of Ammo in Competition
  2. 00:16Introducing DoubleTap Colt National Match Ammo
  3. 00:24Partnership with Colt
  4. 00:36In-House Bullet Manufacturing
  5. 00:48Premium Ammo for High Volume
  6. 01:11Understanding Power Factor
  7. 01:35Ammo Specs on the Box
  8. 01:48Chronograph Testing Setup
  9. 02:02Velocity Readings
  10. 02:27Consistency Analysis
  11. 02:57Accuracy Testing at 25 Yards
  12. 03:13FMJ vs. Hollow Point for Match Ammo
  13. 03:29Bullet Design for Accuracy
  14. 04:03Shooting Impression: Soft Recoil
  15. 04:33Accuracy Results
  16. 04:47Available Calibers

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key factors for competition ammunition?

For competition shooting, the most important factors in ammunition are consistency, accuracy, and reliability. These elements ensure predictable performance under pressure, which is crucial for achieving competitive scores.

How is power factor calculated for ammunition?

Power factor is calculated using a simple formula: bullet velocity (in feet per second) multiplied by bullet weight (in grains), then divided by 1,000. This metric is essential for meeting minimum performance requirements in many action pistol competitions.

Does match-grade pistol ammunition require hollow points?

No, for pistol competitions, ammunition does not need to be a hollow point. A correctly manufactured Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) bullet can meet match-grade standards for accuracy and performance, as demonstrated by DoubleTap's offerings.

What calibers does DoubleTap offer in their Colt National Match line?

DoubleTap's Colt National Match ammunition is available in popular calibers including 9mm Luger (124 grain), .45 ACP (230 grain), 10mm Auto, .223 Remington, and .308 Winchester, covering a wide range of competition needs.

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