Winchester Enhances The Ranger T-Series

[Female Instructor]

You have all heard the talk about new Ranger T Series ammunition from Winchester. Now you can read about it here:

4/12/2007
Winchester Ammunition is taking its best, and making it better for law enforcement officials.

The enhanced Ranger T Series handgun ammunition—for law enforcement only—comes from the same design as the original Supreme Expansion Technology (SXT) bullet, but it’s better.

Like the original SXT bullet, the enhanced T Series has a hollow point nose that expands into a six petal configuration. The patented reverse taper jacket has been strengthened to form a bigger mushroom and the expanded petals also open into a right angle from the shaft of the bullet, resulting in improved terminal effectiveness.

“The engineering behind the enhanced Ranger T Series make it the best law enforcement load we have ever produced,” said **** Hammett, president of Winchester Ammunition. “We understand the threats that our law enforcement community faces and will continue to provide officers with the highest quality ammunition possible.”

Key features of the enhanced Ranger T Series bullet:
• Rapid and reliable expansion, controlled by patented jacket design
• Excellent penetration and weight retention through a variety of barriers
• Six re-engineered and strengthened petals for maximum performance
• Great expansion over a wide range of velocities

Enhanced Ranger “T” Series ammunition will be offered in:
Caliber Bullet Weight Muzzle Velocity
45 ACP 230 grain 875 feet per second
40 S & W 180 grain 990 feet per second
9 mm+P 124 grain 1180 feet per second


Additional calibers and grain weights will receive design enhancements on a rolling schedule during 2007.

For a free 2007 Winchester Ammunition Law Enforcement catalog on CD, or to learn more about other Winchester® Law Enforcement products, visit Winchester Law Enforcement. Press releases and images can also be found on the Web site by clicking on ‘Press Room.’


What is new and improved... While it may not show up well in the photos, the new 45ACP sample shows greater expansion and the petals look absolutley wicked! The new design features an increased jacket thickness with integrated larger barbs. Now whether or not the petals stay without breaking off is something to be seen.

That being said, here are current T-Series muzzle velocities:
45 ACP 230Gr 885fps
40 S&W 180Gr 990fps
9mm+P 124Gr 1180fps

And the new T-Series muzzle velocities for comparison:
45 ACP 230Gr 875fps
40 S&W 180Gr 990fps
9 mm+P 124Gr 1180fps

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[CCWInstructor]

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[prophet42]

one question, i went to the winchester site ans it said the was LEO ammo only.
is the a company policy or legal matter or can you actually just get it at your local shop?

[BonoVox]

Originally Posted by prophet42

one question, i went to the winchester site ans it said the was LEO ammo only.
is the a company policy or legal matter or can you actually just get it at your local shop?

It is company policy. Not a legal matter at all.

[prophet42]

cool thanks, my local gun shop will sell LEO ammo to security, half their business is cops and security and i know the sheriffs don't have a problem with us getting the ammo as long as its legal.

[hbliam]

per a guy I know Winchester won't ship this ammo to gun shops only to LE agencies.

[Spicy McHaggis]

Originally Posted by prophet42

cool thanks, my local gun shop will sell LEO ammo to security, half their business is cops and security and i know the sheriffs don't have a problem with us getting the ammo as long as its legal.

If your local shop doesn't have it, you can order it online.

[prophet42]

where?

[CCWInstructor]

Try here. This person has all the calibers. NO! it is not me.

GunBroker.com Item 73087901 [Ends Jun-13-07 05:45:48 PM] Winchester Ranger Black Talon 45 - 230gr SXT LE

[xd675]

9 mm+P 124 grain 1180 feet per second


Anyone notice the difference in ballistics from the old to new 9mm Ranger load? Lost 3 grains and 50-60 fps, granted shot placement matters more, but are they discontinuing the old loading?

[BonoVox]

Originally Posted by xd675

9 mm+P 124 grain 1180 feet per second


Anyone notice the difference in ballistics from the old to new 9mm Ranger load? Lost 3 grains and 50-60 fps, granted shot placement matters more, but are they discontinuing the old loading?

I think you are referring to the 9mm +p+ 127 grain. I am sure they will retain that load too.

[CCWInstructor]

The "T" series is offered in 3 differnt 9mm's, none are being dropped from the line.