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KI4WTF

KI4WTF

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More of a ballistics question/load question. 3 rounds...best choice.

3" barrel +p rated Hellcat.

1. Federal Hi-Shok 147gr jhp 9MS
2. Federal Punch 124gr jhp PD9P1
3. Winchester M1153 147gr jhp

That's the extent of my on hand 9mm ammo. Getting to the range in the near future is problematic at this time.

Given your ballistic knowledge and consideration of the short barrel I'd be interested in hearing some opinion for best choice. Assuming the Hellcat will have no problem cycling any of the above.

Thanks in advance
 
Looks like M1153 is pretty hot, being over SAAMI spec for a +P round.

It also looks like it was designed for longer barrels; there’s no short barrel ballistics tests on it that I have found.

147 HS is an oldie but goodie; seemed to perform well in tests.

124 Punch is a bit more modern with no real track record yet.

I’d definitely want to run all of them to see how they shot.
 
HansGruber said:
Looks like M1153 is pretty hot, being over SAAMI spec for a +P round.

It also looks like it was designed for longer barrels; there’s no short barrel ballistics tests on it that I have found.

147 HS is an oldie but goodie; seemed to perform well in tests.

124 Punch is a bit more modern with no real track record yet.

I’d definitely want to run all of them to see how they shot.
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I couldn't have said it better. You rattled off my exact pro/con list for each load. I had already loaded up the new Punch 124's with the tried and true Hi-Shock a close 2nd. Your right about the M1153, I ran a mag of those through my CZ clone and put the rest up for a rainy day.

Thanks again for everyones responses.
 
Just an aside, but far more important than just velocity is whether or not each of them will run reliably in your gun. I'd shoot them all to make sure they run, then test some to decide the best for your needs.
 
jumpinjoe said:
Just an aside, but far more important than just velocity is whether or not each of them will run reliably in your gun. I'd shoot them all to make sure they run, then test some to decide the best for your needs.
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Understood, just a stopgap something till I can get to the range. I miss the good old days in NC when I could shoot off my front porch.
 
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