9mm Browning X-Point vs Winchester Elite Defender! Ballistic Gel Test With The Ruger PC Charger!

Published on January 4, 2022
Duration: 9:46

This video conducts a ballistic gel test comparing Winchester Elite Defender and Browning X-Point 9mm ammunition fired from a Ruger PC Charger with a 6.5-inch barrel. Both ammunition types demonstrated excellent performance with significant wound channels and good expansion. The Winchester Elite Defender showed slightly more consistent and larger expansion, while the Browning X-Point experienced a notable rebound and tumbled, impacting its expansion.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic gel test, the Winchester Elite Defender 147-grain 9mm ammunition averaged 1047 fps from a Ruger PC Charger's 6.5-inch barrel, showing excellent expansion to about 0.58 inches. The Browning X-Point 147-grain averaged 1007 fps, expanded less (0.49-0.52 inches) due to tumbling, and rebounded significantly in the gel.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:10Ballistic Gel and Chronograph Setup
  3. 00:24Ammunition Overview: Browning X-Point vs Winchester Elite Defender
  4. 01:28Firearm: Ruger PC Charger Introduction
  5. 01:58Velocity Test: Browning X-Point
  6. 02:43Velocity Test: Winchester Elite Defender
  7. 03:24Ballistic Gel Test: Browning X-Point Firing
  8. 04:08Ballistic Gel Test: Winchester Elite Defender Firing
  9. 04:31Gel Test Results: Wound Channels
  10. 04:54Gel Test Results: Penetration and Rebound
  11. 05:10Gel Test Results: Expansion Comparison
  12. 06:12Projectile Examination: Browning X-Point vs Winchester Elite Defender
  13. 06:51Projectile Integrity and Measurements
  14. 07:33Overall Performance Summary
  15. 07:56Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the average velocity of the Winchester Elite Defender 9mm 147-grain ammunition?

The Winchester Elite Defender 147-grain 9mm ammunition achieved a three-round average velocity of 1047 feet per second when fired from a Ruger PC Charger with a 6.5-inch barrel.

How did the Browning X-Point 9mm 147-grain ammunition perform in ballistic gel?

The Browning X-Point 147-grain 9mm ammunition expanded to an average diameter of approximately 0.49-0.52 inches. It tumbled and faced backward, resulting in a significant rebound in the gel, traveling out to 19 inches and rebounding to 16 inches.

Which 9mm ammunition expanded more in the ballistic gel test?

The Winchester Elite Defender 9mm ammunition showed more consistent and larger expansion, reaching an average diameter of about 0.58 inches, compared to the Browning X-Point which expanded less due to tumbling.

What firearm was used for the 9mm ballistic gel test?

The ballistic gel test was conducted using a Ruger PC Charger equipped with a 6.5-inch barrel. This firearm is considered a viable option for home defense.

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