AT1 - .45 ACP - Federal Hydra-Shok 185 Gr +P JHP

[intercooler2]

I couldn't remember if I subscribed or not but just did! What has been the best expansion/chrony .45 ACP round tested so far? I have some DoubleTap 185gr Noslers 1225FPS/616LBS out of a 5" barrel I will send you if you want to test. Let me know

[andreleger2001]

@intercooler2 The Grizzly round is probably the best expansion.  Also check Federal HST, and Winchester Ranger-T. We chronographed the Grizzly this weekend. I will be posting the results once I get everything edited.

[intercooler2]

@andreleger2001 Any interest in the DT's? I just shot some and they have kick.

[andreleger2001]

@intercooler2 Check your pm.

[andreleger2001]

@intercooler2 Check your pm.

[ThePopeAndy]

A guy from a local gun shop said he had accidentally fired into a puddle on the ground at a range with his .45 and it made a 12 foot high puddle he had photos of it too. Amazing.

Great video! Thanks.

[sudaev]

I note that you only use one jug; why is this? The rounds clearly are exiting the jugs and presumably deforming after hitting the backstop.

Are you only displaying the rounds that were fired into the drum?

[andreleger2001]

@sudaev The rounds that are being displayed at the end are the ones collected from the barrel testing.

[digitalX198]

I like the fragmentation but also like the talons on the Winchester Ranger T rounds. Thank you for posting this video!

[ih8chrome]

Is the reduced recoil really that noticeable? Compared to 230gr that is.

[andreleger2001]

Its a brisker snap compared to 230 grain which is more of a hard (but slower) push.

[Alaskatooregon]

Another great video! Keep em comin. I like that you leave people to there own opinion. You show us the test and results then let the viewers decide for themselves. Thanx

[andreleger2001]

Thanks!

[12GaugeLosAngeles]

this guys test proves hydra shocks are as good, but there are equal and better rounds. good post. i was pulling my hair out trying to find these at a gun store, but after seeing my silver tips perform just about the same, i stick to those. federal just has a thing where the jacket stays on the lead 9 out of 10 times.

[Rpn1984]

hydra shoks are over hyped in ALL calibers..

[gunslinger5854]

@Rpn1984 Look at the expansion and say that again.

[Tenjin05]

It all does the job, but nothing works like great shot placement!~ Just make sure that what ever u use, test it before U need it.

[LeaveItToBeaner]

shoulda manned up and went with a 230 gr round lol

[TheSilverBullet101]

i'll take my winchester ranger anyday over the federal hydra shok

[bigboss686]

looks like the performance is not great, but not bad,

[bobwatters]

kinda what i was think not dissapointing but not amazing