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Talon · 06-07-2008, 01:13 AM

Hello All,

Whats your thoughts of Pow'R Ball ammo for the XD
Good, Bad, whats better. How does it feed etc. etc.

Peace
Talon

**agalindo** · 06-07-2008, 01:25 AM

HPs are better. The are better than FMJ.

Rampant Colt · 06-07-2008, 05:30 PM

Lightweight + high-velocity + poor sectional density= mediocre penetrating ability

Any 230gr premium JHP would be a better cheaper choice

230gr Winchester Ranger T, Remington Golden Saber, Federal HST, etc... A 50 round box of those runs the same price as a 20 round box of Power Ball

rgeliske · 06-08-2008, 11:39 AM

Big advantage of Pow'R Ball ammo is that it eliminates any feed issues and is not effected by clothing. That being said there are issues with the separation of the core from the jacket which may or may not have an impact on stopping power see The Gun Zone -- CorBon .45 Powrball . Because of tis issue I would not use Pow'R Ball in anything smaller that a 45ACP. In my situation I am concerned about over penetration especially with less than perfect shots. Another very good round that feeds well and is not effected by clothing is the Federal EFMJ.

Talon · 06-08-2008, 12:21 PM

Thanks fellas,
That article quenched my curiosity.

Peace
Talon

06-07-2008, 01:13 AM	#1
Talon XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 443	Opinions of Pow'R Ball ammo .45acp Hello All, Whats your thoughts of Pow'R Ball ammo for the XD Good, Bad, whats better. How does it feed etc. etc. Peace Talon __________________ Take your time... Don't live too fast, Troubles will come and they will pass....

06-07-2008, 05:30 PM	#3
Rampant Colt XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 152	Lightweight + high-velocity + poor sectional density= mediocre penetrating ability Any 230gr premium JHP would be a better cheaper choice 230gr Winchester Ranger T, Remington Golden Saber, Federal HST, etc... A 50 round box of those runs the same price as a 20 round box of Power Ball __________________ Hit hard; hit fast; hit often ~ Adm. Wm. "Bull" Halsey

06-08-2008, 11:39 AM	#4
rgeliske XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,944	Big advantage of Pow'R Ball ammo is that it eliminates any feed issues and is not effected by clothing. That being said there are issues with the separation of the core from the jacket which may or may not have an impact on stopping power see The Gun Zone -- CorBon .45 Powrball . Because of tis issue I would not use Pow'R Ball in anything smaller that a 45ACP. In my situation I am concerned about over penetration especially with less than perfect shots. Another very good round that feeds well and is not effected by clothing is the Federal EFMJ. __________________ Sig P220, Taurus PT1911, Browning HiPower 9mm, CZ75, CZ75 P01, Kahr CW9, Savage 9317 BTVS .17, Browning Buckmark, Taurus Gaucho 357 (pair), Taurus Gaucho 45LC (pair), Uberti 1873 Saddle Rifle 357, Uberti 1873 45 LC Carbine, TTN 12 Gauge Double, Ruger Bisley Vaquero 357 (pair), Springfield XD9SC, XD45 Service, XD45 Compact Tactical, XD(M) 40S&W BiTone, Taurus 617 357

06-08-2008, 12:21 PM	#5
Talon XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 443	Thanks fellas, That article quenched my curiosity. Peace Talon __________________ Take your time... Don't live too fast, Troubles will come and they will pass....

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