Winchester Ready Defense 10mm 170gr Clear Ballistics Gel Test | XDM 3.8 and 4.5

Published on February 8, 2025
Duration: 6:07

This video details a ballistics gel test of Winchester Ready Defense 10mm 170gr ammunition, fired from two Springfield Armory XDM pistols (3.8-inch and 4.5-inch barrels). The test measured velocity, penetration, and bullet expansion in Clear Ballistics Gel, providing performance data for this factory ammunition.

Quick Summary

Winchester Ready Defense 10mm 170gr ammunition achieved impressive velocities in a ballistics gel test, with 1501 ft/s from a 3.8-inch barrel and 1287 ft/s from a 4.5-inch barrel. It demonstrated good bullet expansion and 15-16 inches of penetration, making it suitable for self-defense.

Chapters

  1. 00:41Introduction to Winchester Ready Defense 10mm
  2. 01:10Ammunition Specs: 170 Grain, Advertised Velocity
  3. 01:38Test Setup: XDM 3.8" and 4.5" Barrels
  4. 02:17Short Barrel (3.8") Gel Test Shot
  5. 02:413.8" Barrel Results: Velocity and Wound Track
  6. 03:08Long Barrel (4.5") Gel Test Shot
  7. 03:224.5" Barrel Results: Velocity and Penetration
  8. 03:52Second Shot from 4.5" Barrel for Consistency
  9. 04:05Consistency Results: Velocity and Wound Track
  10. 04:52Bullet Recovery and Examination
  11. 05:11Final Thoughts: Winchester 170gr 10mm Performance

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the velocities achieved by Winchester Ready Defense 10mm 170gr ammunition in the gel test?

From a 3.8-inch barrel, the ammunition achieved 1501 ft/s. From a 4.5-inch barrel, velocities of 1287 ft/s and 1284 ft/s were recorded, exceeding the advertised muzzle velocity.

How did the Winchester Ready Defense 10mm 170gr ammunition perform in terms of penetration and expansion?

The ammunition demonstrated good bullet expansion and achieved penetration depths of approximately 15 to 16 inches in Clear Ballistics Gel, considered ideal for self-defense.

Which firearms were used for the Winchester Ready Defense 10mm gel test?

The test utilized two Springfield Armory XDM pistols: one with a 3.8-inch barrel (representing a sub-compact) and another with a 4.5-inch barrel.

Is Winchester Ready Defense 10mm 170gr considered good factory ammunition?

Based on the ballistics gel test results, the Winchester Ready Defense 10mm 170gr ammunition showed good performance for factory off-the-shelf ammunition, with impressive velocity and expansion.

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