Winchester
Winchester Ranger T-Series 9mm 147gr JHP
Law enforcement legacy load with aggressive taloned expansion. The reverse-taper jacket design produces distinctive petal-like expansion for maximum wound channel.
Quick Specs
- Price
- $47
- Weight
- N/A
- Brand
- Winchester
- Category
- ammunition
Features
- •147 grain JHP
- •9mm Luger
- •990 fps muzzle velocity
- •320 ft-lbs energy
- •Nickel-plated case
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Overview
Winchester Ranger T-Series 147-grain (RA9T) is the evolution of the legendary Black Talon, featuring Winchester's reverse-taper jacket design that produces distinctive sharp-petaled expansion. In gel testing, the 147gr Ranger-T achieved the widest expansion of any 9mm load tested: 0.745 inches average expanded diameter with 16.46 inches of penetration.
The taloned petals that define the Ranger-T's expansion create an aggressive wound channel. The reverse-taper jacket is engineered so the thicker base of the jacket drives expansion outward while maintaining structural integrity. At 147 grains and a catalog-listed 990 fps, it's a subsonic load suitable for suppressed use.
Ranger T-Series is technically designated as a law enforcement product, but it's available through various online retailers. It has a long history of LE adoption, particularly in agencies that transitioned from the original Black Talon. The combination of extreme expansion (0.745") with controlled penetration (16.46") makes it one of the most effective terminal performers in 9mm.
Key Features
- ✓Widest expansion of any 9mm load tested at 0.745"
- ✓Reverse-taper jacket design derived from Black Talon
- ✓16.46" penetration centered in FBI 12-18" window
- ✓Subsonic velocity for suppressed pistol compatibility
- ✓Nickel-plated case for reliable feeding
- ✓Law enforcement heritage with decades of proven performance
Pros
- +Largest expansion diameter of any 9mm at 0.745"
- +Excellent penetration at 16.46"
- +Subsonic for suppressed use
- +Proven LE pedigree from Black Talon lineage
Cons
- −LE-designated product can be harder to source
- −Taloned expansion can be affected by heavy denim
- −Not bonded — expansion petals may separate through hard barriers
- −Premium pricing when available
Detailed Specifications
- grainWeight
- 147gr
- velocity
- 990 fps
- energy
- 320 ft-lbs
- penetration
- 16.46"
- expansion
- 0.745"
- pressure
- Standard (subsonic)
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