Winchester Ranger-Premium Ammo?

Ram Rod · June 19th, 2008, 08:35 AM

I've been hearing more and more about the Winchester Ranger (Law Enforcement) ammunition. This past Monday I went to my local gun shop and found some of this in 40 S&W. My question is-is this stuff considered premium ammo? Like my favorite Remington Golden Saber which comes in a 20 round box for like $21.99, I bought the box of Ranger subsonic 180gr 40S&W at $18.99 for a box of 50. Was this a good price, or did I get the wrong ammunition from what everyone is raving about?

crzy4guns · June 19th, 2008, 08:54 AM

I would say you got a heck of a deal there, my brother in law who is a cop, carries the same ammo. Stock up on some more before your gun shop runs out!

Ram Rod · June 19th, 2008, 09:55 AM

I'll probably hit them again next week. Thing is, all they have it in is the 40S&W. I'd like some 9mm to try as well. I don't order ammo on the internet.

sojourner · June 19th, 2008, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Ram Rod

I'll probably hit them again next week. Thing is, all they have it in is the 40S&W. I'd like some 9mm to try as well. I don't order ammo on the internet.

I have used it in my 40. I have their ammo for my 9mm (124+P). SCGunGuy on this forum sells the ammo. You can ping him to get some prices and also some more info on the winchester ammo.

MitchellCT · June 19th, 2008, 12:13 PM

I believe the stuff everyone raves about is the "Ranger Talon"; however, the entire Ranger line is quite good.

Its a well manufactured 180 grain .40 S&W JHP.

You don't really have much to worry about other than insuring it feeds and is accurate in your gun.

Ragin Cajun · June 19th, 2008, 01:06 PM

You got a great deal. The Ranger T is the talon version. What you got is not the Talon version but still a great bullet at a super price.

sojourner · June 19th, 2008, 01:58 PM

Check SCGunGuy's post on this Winchester Ranger T

MitchellCT · June 19th, 2008, 01:58 PM

Go buy a lot more of that stuff.

That is a great price.

Do it before the guy realizes what 50 round boxes of ammo REALLY go for. I paid $32 for 50 rounds of Black Hills 115 gr EXP on Tuesday.

.40S&W was going for more.

If you leave any on the shelf, you will kick yourself in the future. Ammo doesn't go bad if storred correctly, and JHP will NOT be coming down in price any time soon, if ever.

Rob99VMI04 · June 19th, 2008, 03:10 PM

IIRC there was a big release of Factory Seconds on .40 Ranger ammo. IIRC it was the 155 grain there may have been some 180, I use to see it in the CDNN catalogs for like 12.99 for 50 all the time advertising it as either a Government overrun or ammo that had some quality control issues. I bought a box. I never had a problem with it. Infact It cut a Jack Rabbit in half at about 10 yards out of my G23, when I was hunting praire dogs in NM..

TacticalCompact · June 19th, 2008, 03:22 PM

The stuff I bought was RA40T. It uses the SXT or "Talon" bullet. I believe the stuff you got uses a different bullet, but I'm sure it's still good stuff. I've seen .40 Rangers @ Cabela's for $14.99 a box of 50. I get the RA40T (180gr) and the RA40TA (165gr) for $22 to $25 a box.

I haven't had a single malfunction shooting this ammo. When I go to the range, I usually fire off a couple mags of it before changing to reloads or Blazers/WWB. I've noticed the Ranger stuff seems to recoil less and shoot tighter groups. I do like it a lot.

June 19th, 2008, 08:35 AM	#1
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 8,817	Winchester Ranger-Premium Ammo? I've been hearing more and more about the Winchester Ranger (Law Enforcement) ammunition. This past Monday I went to my local gun shop and found some of this in 40 S&W. My question is-is this stuff considered premium ammo? Like my favorite Remington Golden Saber which comes in a 20 round box for like $21.99, I bought the box of Ranger subsonic 180gr 40S&W at $18.99 for a box of 50. Was this a good price, or did I get the wrong ammunition from what everyone is raving about? __________________ RamRod-----sans remords live, eat, breathe, sleep Glock

June 19th, 2008, 08:54 AM	#2
crzy4guns VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,272	I would say you got a heck of a deal there, my brother in law who is a cop, carries the same ammo. Stock up on some more before your gun shop runs out! __________________ Kick the bums out of congress. Vote in 2010! Last edited by crzy4guns; June 19th, 2008 at 10:13 AM..

June 19th, 2008, 09:55 AM	#3
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 8,817	I'll probably hit them again next week. Thing is, all they have it in is the 40S&W. I'd like some 9mm to try as well. I don't order ammo on the internet. __________________ RamRod-----sans remords live, eat, breathe, sleep Glock

June 19th, 2008, 03:10 PM	#9
Rob99VMI04 Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ABOVE is the FOOTPRINT of a common american CHICKEN Posts: 1,710	IIRC there was a big release of Factory Seconds on .40 Ranger ammo. IIRC it was the 155 grain there may have been some 180, I use to see it in the CDNN catalogs for like 12.99 for 50 all the time advertising it as either a Government overrun or ammo that had some quality control issues. I bought a box. I never had a problem with it. Infact It cut a Jack Rabbit in half at about 10 yards out of my G23, when I was hunting praire dogs in NM.. __________________ "You may find me one day dead in a ditch somewhere. But by God, you'll find me in a pile of brass." - Trooper M. Padgett "When seconds count.....Cops Respond in Minutes"

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June 19th, 2008, 12:13 PM	#5
MitchellCT Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,008	I believe the stuff everyone raves about is the "Ranger Talon"; however, the entire Ranger line is quite good. Its a well manufactured 180 grain .40 S&W JHP. You don't really have much to worry about other than insuring it feeds and is accurate in your gun.

June 19th, 2008, 01:06 PM	#6
Ragin Cajun Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 672	You got a great deal. The Ranger T is the talon version. What you got is not the Talon version but still a great bullet at a super price.

June 19th, 2008, 01:58 PM	#7
sojourner Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,035	Check SCGunGuy's post on this Winchester Ranger T

June 19th, 2008, 03:22 PM	#10
TacticalCompact Ex Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nevada Posts: 317	The stuff I bought was RA40T. It uses the SXT or "Talon" bullet. I believe the stuff you got uses a different bullet, but I'm sure it's still good stuff. I've seen .40 Rangers @ Cabela's for $14.99 a box of 50. I get the RA40T (180gr) and the RA40TA (165gr) for $22 to $25 a box. I haven't had a single malfunction shooting this ammo. When I go to the range, I usually fire off a couple mags of it before changing to reloads or Blazers/WWB. I've noticed the Ranger stuff seems to recoil less and shoot tighter groups. I do like it a lot.