[dodging230grainers]

My current 9mm SD load is the Winchester Ranger 115gr +P+ load avertised at 1350fps. Does anyone have any velocity/penetration/anything data on this load, or any experience/results/opinions on it? Anything is appreciated.

thanks.

[isp2605]

That's the rd my agency worked with W-W to design. I investigated and supervised a number of shootings where we used that rd. It performed very well under a number of conditions, from straight up nothing but light clothes to shooting thru windshields, car/door bodies, dry wall, etc.
Now that I'm retired I can carry whatever rd I choose. For 9mm it's still the rd I carry.

[Lou22]

I carry using that load in my Kahr PM9. Wasn't it developed for the Illinois State Police?

Lou

[isp2605]

Wasn't it developed for the Illinois State Police?

Yes.

[stiab]

The Winchester +P+ 115 grain JHP I tested (product code RA9115HP) was slower in a velocity comparison with Remington 115 grain +P+. The Winchester averaged 1263 fps while the Remington did 1324 from the same 4" HS-2000. Not sure if this is the same Winchester round you are talking about, the box is marked for LEO used only.

[ARTiger]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SHEET


Symbol Number: WINCHESTER RA9115HP++

Caliber: 9mm

Case: Brass (Factory New)

Bullet: 115 grain Jacketed Hollow Point

Primer: Winchester No. 108 non-corrosive primer

Primer Sealant: Water resistant lacquer

Case Mouth Sealant: None

Case Knurl: None

Headstamp: Each loaded cartridge shall be headstamped with the manufacturer's symbol and appropriate cartridge designation.

Lot Identification: Ammunition is assigned a unique identification number to include the day, month, and year of manufacture or assembly line on which manufactured.



BALLISTIC & PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS


Accuracy: Five 5-shot groups with product mean extreme spread of 2.60" at 50 yards

Muzzle Velocity: 1305 ± 65 ft/sec muzzle velocity using a SAAMI standard test barrel

Muzzle Energy: 437 ft-lbs

Chamber Pressure: Exceeds SAAMI recommended pressure levels

Bullet Pull: 30 lbs - minimum individual

Propellant Detection: 100% mechanical and/or electrical detection of propellant levels within the cartridge

Visual Inspection: 100% visual inspection of finished cartridges prior to packaging

[SaxonPig]

This load clocks 1250 from my 4" S&W Model 659.

Goes about 1300 from my Marlin Camp Carbine with a 16" barrel.

[isp2605]

Clocked velocity will vary depending on the temps during the time tested. Shooting that load out of my 6904 I would get as much as 1320 fps. Low was 1270. Out of my 5904 I got as much as 1360 fps.

[dodging230grainers]

Sounds like the average is around 1300.

Still seems like an excellent SD alternative to the much vaunted 127gr +P+.