Non-Lead Ammo

[Fourtyfive]

Never knew the differences were so large , for example some .45 ACP .....

Liberty Ammo Civil Defense +P

Weight 78 Grain
Velocity > 1900 FPS
Kenetic Energy > 600 FPE


Hornady Critical Duty +P ( Lead )

Weight 220 Grain
Velocity 975 FPS muzzle
Kenetic Energy 464 FPE



Which would you rather be carrying and why ?

[Garufa]

Tell us what each one costs and then I'll tell you what I'd carry. 

[nightrunner]

That liberty ammo has some crazy specs. Id be interested in seeing some terminal performance specs on it. Also ive never heard of that brand.

I used to be anti lead free simply because i hate all this pro environment bs, whenever i hear someone talk about it i tell them i celebrate earth day by burning a few old tires.

But, for lead free ammo look into the new Barnes TAC-XPD loads for .380, 9mm, .40, and .45. Perfect expansion everytime, great penetration and 99-100% weight retention.

. 45ACP
185gr. 1000fps

[hipower]

I just got an email from Midway advertising this very ammo, but in 9mm. Think I'll call and check the pricing, as their ad said too low to mention.

 

 

EDIT...Ok, I just checked this is 50 grain, lead free. +P, nickel plated brass case. 20 rounds are 18.99 plus Midway shipping.

 

Not exactly range ammo.

Edited January 13, 2014 by hipower

[Fourtyfive]

Tell us what each one costs and then I'll tell you what I'd carry.

Liberty $ 0.94 each

Hornady $ 1.12 each Edited January 13, 2014 by Threeeighty

[austin7.62]

Midway shipping.

Lol. You should've just said "gas for a week."

[RED333]

It is all about Knock Out Power

 

Caliber in diameter
times
bullet weight in grains
times
velocity
divided by
7000

 

.44 Magnum 240 gr. slug at 1400 fps : .430 X 240 X 1400
divided by 7000 = 20.6 Knock Out (KO)
.270 Winchester 130 gr. slug at 3100 fps : .277 X 130 X
3100 divided by 7000 = 15.9 KO

 

http://www.customsixguns.com/writings/common_sense_handgun_hunting.htm