Can It Perform Under Pressure?...Winchester Ranger T-Series .45ACP +P!

Published on May 12, 2023
Duration: 14:21

This video tests the Winchester Ranger T-Series .45 ACP +P 230-grain ammunition through a heavy clothing barrier and ballistic gel. While the ammunition achieved good penetration and some expansion, the expansion was noted as irregular and not fully symmetrical, suggesting the heavy clothing barrier impacted its designed performance. The instructor found the results acceptable for self-defense but not meeting the expected performance standards for the projectile.

Quick Summary

The Winchester Ranger T-Series .45 ACP +P 230-grain ammunition demonstrated good penetration (up to 17.25 inches) and velocities averaging 936-970 fps through a heavy clothing barrier. However, expansion was irregular and not fully symmetrical, indicating the barrier impacted its designed performance, though still deemed acceptable for self-defense.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:59Ammunition Overview: Winchester Ranger T-Series .45 ACP +P
  3. 01:36Projectile Details: 230 Grain, Nickel Plated Case
  4. 02:06Firearms Used: 1911s (5-inch and 4.25-inch)
  5. 02:33Chronograph Testing: 4.25-inch Barrel Velocities
  6. 03:34Chronograph Testing: 5-inch Barrel Velocities
  7. 04:40Ballistic Gel Test: Firing into Gel
  8. 06:09Gel Test Results: Wound Tracks and Expansion
  9. 07:50Penetration Measurements
  10. 09:30Projectile Recovery and Analysis
  11. 11:00Projectile Weight and Size Measurements
  12. 12:13Conclusion and Performance Assessment
  13. 13:16Viewer Engagement and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the Winchester Ranger T-Series .45 ACP +P perform through a heavy clothing barrier?

The Winchester Ranger T-Series .45 ACP +P 230-grain ammunition showed inconsistent and irregular expansion when fired through a heavy clothing barrier, unlike its performance in bare gel. While penetration was good, the projectile did not achieve symmetrical expansion as designed.

What were the average velocities for the Winchester Ranger T-Series .45 ACP +P?

From a 4.25-inch barrel, the average velocity for five rounds was 936 feet per second. From a 5-inch barrel, the average velocity for five rounds was 970 feet per second.

What was the penetration depth of the Winchester Ranger T-Series .45 ACP +P in ballistic gel?

The round fired from a 4.25-inch barrel penetrated 17.25 inches, while the round from a 5-inch barrel penetrated 16.75 inches in the ballistic gel test.

Is the Winchester Ranger T-Series .45 ACP +P suitable for self-defense after this test?

The instructor found the performance acceptable for self-defense due to good penetration and some expansion, but noted it did not meet the projectile's designed performance standards for symmetrical expansion after passing through a heavy clothing barrier.

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