Ammo Wars: Winchester's New "Bonded PDX" vs. Winchester's Ranger Line

[ShootStraight]

Winchester just created a new line of ammunition. It is called Winchester “Bonded PDX”. I was wondering. How does this ammunition measure up against Winchester’s Ranger Line for law enforcement? I currently use Winchester Ranger in all of my firearms. Winchester has stated that the FBI has started issuing the “Bonded PDX” to all of its personnel. Is the “Bonded PDX” an updated Winchester Ranger round? I would think not but I am curious, so I am asking the wise men on this forum. I have learned that Winchester offers it’s best ammunition to law enforcement; thus, the Ranger Line. That leads me to think that the Ranger line is still the crème a la crème for Winchester. Any thoughts?

 

[Steve C]

The Ranger line is Winchester LE ammo is offered with several different bullet types and weights. The 9mm has some of the mostThe "T" series has the reverse taper jacket SXT bullet, there's a partition gold bullet, and conventional jhp bullets and now the PDX which I understand is a bonded coper jacket to lead.

I doubt if Winchester is going to replace all their offereings in the Ranger line with the PDX bullet though its probably a good bullet design. Only time and field use well tell if its in any way superior to the already excellent SXT or partition designs.

For the most part I don't believe there's a lot of difference between the different JHP's of same weight, velocity and caliber in effectiveness. There is difference in how pretty or wicked they may look when expanded and since pretty and wicked is what grabs the imagination, it sells.

 

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NEW WINCHESTER® BONDED PDX1™—SUPERIOR PERSONAL PROTECTION AMMUNITION

The new Winchester Supreme Elite Bonded PDX1, which was chosen by the FBI as their primary service round, is now available in a full line of popular handgun calibers. The Bonded PDX1 is engineered to maximize terminal ballistics, as defined by the demanding FBI test protocol, which simulates real-world threats. The new Winchester Bonded PDX is offered in 9mm, 40 Smith & Wesson, 45 automatic and .38 special.
Winchester Bonded PDX1 technology is superior to competitive personal protection loads with features that include:

* Proprietary bonding process—Welds lead and jacket together to work as a unit controlling expansion and providing superior retained weight.
* Hollow point—Works with the bonding process for outstanding performance through tough barriers and impact velocities/ranges.
* Jacket notching—Six segments help promote positive, consistent and programmed expansion at a variety of impact velocities.
* Copper alloy jacket—Contoured for maximum upset over a wide range of velocities/ranges.
* Nickel plated shellcase—Helps ensure positive gun function through smooth chambering and shellcase ejection.

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