Winchester Ranger 9mm +P JHP RA9115HP

[Torian]

I've been looking for some Winchester RA9TA (Ranger SXT 127 grain +p+) or Federal 9BPLE (115 grain +p+) and I've found neither at a decent deal.

This morning I came across a 500 round sealed case of Winchester Ranger 9mm +P JHP RA9115HP+ for a little over 300.00 and bought it. I've heard good things about this round, but never shot this particular load.

I know this round has been around awhile, but it still tends to get a lot of respect in LEO circles. What are your thoughts / experiences with this load?

 

[PabloJ]

Very expensive ammunition small black box (pack of 25 if I remember correctly) at Walmart was >$20. I don't see how you can go wrong with that purchase.

 

[Torian]

Very expensive ammunition small black box (pack of 25 if I remember correctly) at Walmart was >$20. I don't see how you can go wrong with that purchase.

Interesting. I've never seen this at Walmart before, but then again, I rarely buy ammo from them.

Here's the link on this load from winchester:

http://winchesterle.com/Lists%2FCatalogAmmo%2FAttachments%2F8%2FRA9115HP.pdf

 

[481]

I've been looking for some Winchester RA9TA (Ranger SXT 127 grain +p+) or Federal 9BPLE (115 grain +p+) and I've found neither at a decent deal.

This morning I came across a 500 round sealed case of Winchester Ranger 9mm +P JHP RA9115HP+ for a little over 300.00 and bought it. I've heard good things about this round, but never shot this particular load.

I know this round has been around awhile, but it still tends to get a lot of respect in LEO circles. What are your thoughts / experiences with this load?

Might be a little pricey, but I think you did OK given the dearth of ammo these days.

I prefer heavy-for-caliber JHPs, but I'd carry those without a worry.

 

[Mastery]

I've carried and shot this load. Very nice, not much recoil, and seems to do what it needs to do on impact of targets at the range.

 

[Torian]

Good to know guys. Thought it was worth picking up. Another good indicator is that this buy is no longer available. The free market strikes again.

 

[threefeathers]

I also carry 127 grain +P+, but I had to get 200 rounds of the 115 grain +P+ until the other is ready. One of my former Platoon members sells it so I'm lucky, i will eventually get it.

 

[Torian]

Yep. It doesn't use the T-series (black talon) bullets, and it doesn't have nickel plated cases, but it's still a great load.

 

[powder]

What are you shooting it out of?

 

[Deer_Freak]

I have never seen Winchester ranger ammo loaded to +p+ pressure. I have seen it loaded to NATO pressure which is not a lot more than SAAMI. The 124 gr NATO load is 80 FPS faster than Aguilia 124 gr ammo, which is loaded pretty hot.