[Sonnytoo]

Many of us use the ammo that we purchase through our local discount stores. I'm speaking of WWB and Fed Champion.
DannyR has, in the past, posted a list of manufacturers' advertised velocities for several different weights of 9mm ammo, but I wanted to verify several of these for myself. I used a sample value of five cartridges for each test.
I shot this 9mm ammo through my PACT chronograph, using my Gen3 G19 several days ago...and found out that DannyR's data table is "right on."

Winchester USA 115gr "White Box" 9mm Luger FMJ TARGET/RANGE:
Advertised velocity: 1190 fps
Tested velocity: 1193 fps, std deviation = 9.0 fps

Federal Champion 115gr 9mm Luger FMJ RN:
Advertised velocity: 1125 fps
Tested velocity: 1131 fps, std deviation = 9.1 fps

As we've been told, WWB is a bit hotter than Federal Champion, but both manufacturers have a consistent velocity value from one shot to the next.
My G19 loves either one.

Sonnytoo

 

[Crom]

I think it's fantastic that you actually tested and verified the velocity. Is a chronograph expensive to acquire? Thanks for your post.

 

[KaPPaBaLL]

Thanks for that.. Might I also add fed champions burn cleaner than WWB, and they're cheaper at wally world.

 

[malleable]

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[thegriz18]

Has anyone chrono'd the 115 tulammo? I've shot a few boxes of it and it felt stout. I thought it ran fairly clean as well. No problems with the steel cases either.

 

[AustinTx]

Sonnytoo
That is good to know. I can't believe they are that close to the claimed velocity. You must have had about the same ambient temperature, when measuring.

 

[G36's Rule]

Your results for the WWB mirror mine, but the Champion I chrono'ed ran slower. It averaged 1100fps out of my G19.

Fiochi averaged 1150 but was pretty inconsistent.

 

[pimuk]

I clocked some on Friday with two of my Gen III G-19s. 15 ft from the barrel. Temp 30 C. No info on humidity.

String 1, 3 rds of Speer Lawman (mfg in 2008): 1333, 1135, 1137; Av 1135
(This load everaged 1190 fps in G 17, extrapolating to 1,200 fps at muzzle, right on as advertsied).

String 2, 5 rds of Win USA 115 FMJ (Old lot, no. taken out):
1129, 1134, 1150, 1173, 1189; Av 1155, ES 60, SD 25

String 3, 5 rds of Win USA 115 FMJ (Same lot as above but with another G 19):
1148, 1152, 1157, 1157, 1168; Av 1156, ES 20, SD 7

 

[Butch]

Is a chronograph expensive to acquire?

Nope, about $100 for a basic model: Competition Electronics ProChrono LTD Chronograph

But I think any reloader that loads without one is 'loading in the dark'.

 

[Sonnytoo]

I think it's fantastic that you actually tested and verified the velocity. Is a chronograph expensive to acquire? Thanks for your post.

Butch's post is right on. You can get the less expensive chronographs for about $100, perhaps a bit more. Shooting Chrony is one brand that comes to mind. Also, PACT makes an offering in this price range, I believe.
The chronograph is a necessary part of working up loads, as has been mentioned. Also, they are easy to set up, quick to use, and fun.
Good shooting, stay safe. Easy to find with Google.
Sonnytoo

 

[cliffspot]

Butch's post is right on. You can get the less expensive chronographs for about $100, perhaps a bit more. Shooting Chrony is one brand that comes to mind. Also, PACT makes an offering in this price range, I believe.
The chronograph is a necessary part of working up loads, as has been mentioned. Also, they are easy to set up, quick to use, and fun.
Good shooting, stay safe. Easy to find with Google.
Sonnytoo

I have 2 of the Caldwell ballistic Precision chronos. Good units. I have tested rifle and many handgun rounds. Mostly 308 and 5.56 (got a lot of interesting data from those tests!) and a hell of a lot of handgun data. Some super hot Ruger 45 Colt loads wouldn't red correctly as the muzzle blast threw out the readings...? But the features I like is free downloadable app to your phone and it uses your phone for temp and weather to factor in the velocities and power. So many features and it's right on your phone! this is just the first page of info.

 

[bwat7887]

Garmin makes a very good digital chronograph $600. Extremely reliable and accurate