.40 180gr Expansion Comparison: Hydra-Shok vs. Win. SXT


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DigMe
July 20, 2003, 04:26 PM
I got a new digital camera last week (Canon Powershot A70) and I'm looking for excuses to use it so here is one such excuse.

Shot two different 180gr .40 S&W rounds into gallon jugs filled with water to compare the expansion. The first was a Federal Hydra-Shok and the second was a Winchester Ranger SXT.

Here's the pic:
http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?s=&postid=387867

Each expanded to roughly the diameter of a penny across the longest expanse. The Winchester "peeled" down a lot further. Both expanded nicely IMO. I've been loading the Hydra-Shoks primarily but I think I may switch over to an SXT. Hope someone enjoys the results of my goofing off. :)

brad cook

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tlhelmer
July 21, 2003, 06:37 PM
Great job!

I love the round comparison pictures.

JeepDriver
July 21, 2003, 08:33 PM
I can never get tired of seeing Ranger expansion pics!

Nice pictures BTW. They came out great.

clubsoda22
July 21, 2003, 10:29 PM
i think the winchester will probably fragment through a human moreso than the hydrashock, but when it comes to manstopping power, fragmentation is a good thing.

DigMe
July 22, 2003, 09:43 AM
Thanks ya'll! I always have fun doing little things like that and I'm glad someone else enjoys the results. Now I need to get my hands on some Golden Sabers and Cor-Bons for my next comparison. :)

brad cook

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