T-Series Redemption?...Did It DEFEAT the Cloth?

Published on March 25, 2023
Duration: 11:26

This video details a ballistic gel test of Winchester Ranger T-Series .40 S&W 180 grain ammunition, specifically evaluating its performance through a heavy clothing barrier. The test utilizes two Glock pistols, a Glock 27 (3.5" barrel) and a Glock 22 (4.5" barrel), with chronograph readings and gel penetration/expansion data meticulously recorded. The results indicate exceptional performance, with the T-Series .40 S&W demonstrating significant expansion and adequate penetration, redeeming its historical struggles through clothing barriers in other calibers.

Quick Summary

The Winchester Ranger T-Series .40 S&W 180gr ammunition performed exceptionally well through a heavy clothing barrier in ballistic gel tests. Fired from a Glock 27, it averaged 986 fps and penetrated 14 inches. From a Glock 22, it averaged 1019 fps and penetrated 16 inches, with projectiles showing excellent expansion and weight retention.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Testing Setup
  2. 00:13Testing Apparatus and Previous Tests
  3. 00:29Ammunition and Clothing Barrier Details
  4. 01:56Test Firearms Introduction
  5. 02:12Hopes for T-Series .40 S&W Performance
  6. 02:27Glock 27 Chronograph Results
  7. 03:30Glock 27 Average Velocity and Energy
  8. 03:39Glock 22 Chronograph Results
  9. 04:10Glock 22 Average Velocity and Energy
  10. 04:38Glock 27 Gel Test
  11. 05:09Glock 27 Gel Performance Slow Motion
  12. 05:18Glock 22 Gel Test
  13. 05:46Glock 22 Gel Performance Slow Motion
  14. 05:55Analysis of Gel Performance
  15. 07:28Penetration Measurements in Gel
  16. 07:44Close-up of Gel Wound Channels
  17. 08:02Recovered Projectiles: Visual Comparison
  18. 08:44Recovered Projectiles: Weight Retention
  19. 09:09Recovered Projectiles: Expansion Diameter
  20. 09:35Conclusion: T-Series .40 S&W Success
  21. 10:09Final Remarks and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the Winchester Ranger T-Series .40 S&W 180gr perform through a clothing barrier?

The Winchester Ranger T-Series .40 S&W 180gr ammunition demonstrated exceptional performance through a heavy clothing barrier, achieving significant expansion and creating impressive wound channels in ballistic gel. This test showed a redemption for the T-Series line through clothing.

What were the chronograph results for the .40 S&W T-Series ammunition?

From a Glock 27 (3.5" barrel), the average velocity was 986 fps. From a Glock 22 (4.5" barrel), the average velocity was 1019 fps. These velocities contributed to energies of 389 ft-lb and 415 ft-lb, respectively.

What was the penetration depth of the T-Series .40 S&W rounds through gel with a clothing barrier?

The bullet fired from the Glock 27 penetrated 14 inches into the ballistic gel. The bullet from the Glock 22 achieved 16 inches of penetration, both considered very good depths for this test.

How did the recovered T-Series .40 S&W projectiles perform?

Recovered projectiles showed excellent weight retention, weighing 178.2 and 178.4 grains respectively. They also exhibited significant expansion, with measured diameters reaching up to 0.837 inches, indicating effective terminal performance.

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