Posted: 1/31/2020 5:51:09 PM EDT
Test Gun: Ruger LCP Barrel length: 2.75 inches. Ammunition: Federal .380 ACP 99gr HST. Test media: 10% Clear Ballistics Gel. Distance: 10 feet. Chronograph: Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph G2. Five shot velocity average: 967fps Gel Temperature 70 degrees. https://generalcartridge.wordpress.com/2020/01/31/federal-380-acp-99gr-hst-in-clear-ballistics-gel/ |
| Thank you for performing this test. I was surprised as to how well this round did out of a pocket LCP after being underwhelmed by what ShootingTheBull410 tested. Given that it had adequate penetration through heavy clothing while expanding much larger than expected, I think it's a contender with XTP rounds. Classic HST performance. Your work is greatly appreciated. |
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I think Federal might have fixed this load. Look at the pics from the Lucky Gunner testAttached File And look at OPs pic Attached File They look different to me. Bigger hole. Also LuckyGunner averaged 893Fps in Glock Op averaged 967Fps in a LCP. If this is the norm now I'd gladly carry HST. Thanks 5pins! |
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Thanks for the results!
That must be a pretty snappy load from the LCP with that velocity? |
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Originally Posted By psegnatelli:
I think Federal might have fixed this load. Look at the pics from the Lucky Gunner testhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/124413/bb42c3dcd0aa6faf03bfb038cfccda65_jpg-1258204.JPG And look at OPs pic https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/124413/20200129_110113-e1580319318228_jpg-1258205.JPG They look different to me. Bigger hole. Also LuckyGunner averaged 893Fps in Glock Op averaged 967Fps in a LCP. If this is the norm now I'd gladly carry HST. Thanks 5pins! |
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Originally Posted By psegnatelli:
I think Federal might have fixed this load. Look at the pics from the Lucky Gunner testhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/124413/bb42c3dcd0aa6faf03bfb038cfccda65_jpg-1258204.JPG And look at OPs pic https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/124413/20200129_110113-e1580319318228_jpg-1258205.JPG They look different to me. Bigger hole. Also LuckyGunner averaged 893Fps in Glock Op averaged 967Fps in a LCP. If this is the norm now I'd gladly carry HST. Thanks 5pins! @46F and 666 ASL, 904 FPS for 7 shots of Hornady Critical Defense FTX 90gr out of LCP-II. ES 31, SD 12.0 measured with labradar. The FTX actually were painful to shoot, that HST is going to take it up a notch. I picked the FTX because of the past issues with the HST. I really appreciate you posting this thread and bringing the change to my attention. Even though it appears I need tougher hands.... 
ETA : Also the format of the blog is much less painful than forcing me to watch youtube. |
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Originally Posted By Linc5870:
Thank you for performing this test. I was surprised as to how well this round did out of a pocket LCP after being underwhelmed by what ShootingTheBull410 tested. Given that it had adequate penetration through heavy clothing while expanding much larger than expected, I think it's a contender with XTP rounds. Classic HST performance. Your work is greatly appreciated. |
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