When In Danger, Call On The Ranger!...Winchester Ranger 5.56 Ammo Ballistic Gel Test & Review!

[@michaeltimcisko7828]

I watched so many of your videos whenever someone asks me what I'm wearing I say denim fleece and 2 layers of cotton t shirt material 😂

[@ToolsandTargets]

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[@tundranomad]

Dude, that's funny!

[@houseofpain3580]

😂❤😂❤

[@curtk8130]

Solid reply!! You win the comment section today!

[@johnmaresca69]

Epic

[@eddiearchuleta615]

You are the first person to confirm my chrono speeds of this same exact round I’m up at 6300 ft elevation and it was doing 2800+ from my 10.5 3100 from my 16 and 3300 from my 20 inch this stuff is the hottest 5.56 I have ever shot

[@ToolsandTargets]

I was bigtime surprised.

[@dombeeps6774]

These look awesome. Love the Paul Harrell shirt, RIP legend.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@deletdis6173]

RIP ❤

[@ghostwriter1415]

I miss Paul something terible. His knowledge of a wide spectrum of firearms was impressive, but his ability to teach new concepts in every different video was out of this world! An all-around wise man. When its my turn to go, I hope I go where Paul is.

[@ToolsandTargets]

@@ghostwriter1415 He knew a lotta stuff about a lotta stuff.

[@Biomass1]

He's what you would call an expert. Lol

[@seanmccarty1176]

That velocity is fantastic. 64 grains at 2700 out of a 10.5? Great velocity. 3050 out of a 16 is incredible.

[@rogerjohnson6733]

Probably, some of the best 5.56, ever in my opinion. Excellent velocity and awesome controlled expansion. I'd love to have a whole pallet of this stuff, but I'm just dreaming out loud!!!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yeah, definitely some good stuff.

[@rileyneufeld7001]

Can't ask for any better performance from 5.56! Definitely a thumper from a 16" and a 10.5" barrel! I really like that you add in the 10.5" barrel too, not because I'll ever use a 10.5" but because it shows downrange performance of 20"/18"/16" barrels.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@Nick-zb4bp]

Yeah his tests are the best online imo

[@Roosterboy_00]

👌🏼

[@123slizewski]

Tools & Targets I don't remember the last time you were so happy. I'm kicking myself for not buying this ammo 15 years ago when I can get it for $16 a box.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yeah, it sure aint cheap now.😆

[@stevenflores5549]

Hardest working man on KZbin. Good test as usual.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate that!😎👊

[@wadelucero6461]

Soft points are awesome great for hunting and self defense imo these help the 5.56 versatility the negatives of 5.56 is tumbling which creates unpredictable ballistics with fmj and greentips and they meet box velocity win win

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yep, just what I wanna see.

[@concernedpatriot.2221]

That’s the round issued to the feds. It’s awesome. That’s what I carry in my 10.5 inch truck gun.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Very nice performance.

[@daviddurbin9802]

Suggestions for a source for it?

[@concernedpatriot.2221]

@@daviddurbin9802 don’t know. We were issued it. Retired now but still had some boxes left over. 😜

[@daviddurbin9802]

@@concernedpatriot.2221 have found a couple of sites but currently sold out. Will start a bot crawling for it. Thanks for replying! And now I wonder if they make this in 7.62NATO….

[@WaterZer0]

The Ranger-T has impressed me in handgun cartridges, and wow, that was immaculate!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yes it was.😎👊

[@deletdis6173]

@@WaterZer0 Winchester SXT design defensive handgun cartridges leave much to be desired in the heavy clothing department, though. 😓

[@ArmonCorkwell]

Jumping Jehosaphat that's a nice round

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yes indeed.

[@sunnydaze-z4b]

Most ammo companies like to pad their velocity numbers but this ammo is legit. Another great video. Lookin' forward to the next one.

[@Lucysdad66]

You're wrong most ammo. Companies produce correct velocities. They know nowadays everybody. Has a chronograph and they will be called out on it.

[@yonatanalony4233]

You are the best!! Thanks for all the testings. I have a small suggestion, i myself will be happy to see the grouping capabilities of the rifle rounds (not handguns) Maybe you can put a paper target at the same time that you measure the velocity and chack the grouping at the same time. I think its highly relevant for an ar15 rounds effectiveness. Thanks again, cheers.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@JohnLee-jk5ew]

@@ToolsandTargetsyes please and where did these come from? Thanks kindly!

[@darkstarninja5978]

I actually found these at a surplus military/LEO store but in 223. I regret not picking up more and they had em for a decent price. Great testing there tools!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@7come11two]

I agree. Perfect expansion. Exactly what I want to see from a soft point rifle bullet. Good expansion. Good penetration. Good energy transfer.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@cbob3605]

If I had more money i would load this up in mags for my 18”. I have found that the federal 64 grain power shock rounds are economical and accurate. Also the box markets them as a varmint round, but they penetrate to around 18” and have surprising weight retention. Awesome test thank you 🫡

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@nickschroeder7112]

Only ballistic testing I trust because your tests are always the same and consistent. No water jug crap, no random targets. The same thing every time. Perfection! Wonder if federal will ever make an HST.223/5.56…….

[@adamrodgers2377]

I'm stoked you are testing this, thank you. 👍🏻

[@MeMadeIt]

WOW! Those 5.56 64gr Rangers beat out the 223 62gr Gold Dots you tested a year ago! 👍 Out of the same "Angry Joe" 16", the Rangers were 12% faster, dumped 25% more energy, had 1.5" more penetration, and a longer wound channel. The Rangers out of your 16" even outperformed the Gold Dots out of your wife's 18" Ruger! 😮

[@ToolsandTargets]

The Gold Dot is the first thing I thought of. These things are mean.

[@SavvySteveChannel]

You are one of the few channels I see doing shots a gel from a descent distance. A lot of times they are a few feet away. So this is a really nice real life demo.

[@thomashaley7657]

Thanks for testing and enjoying our ammo. We work hard to make it. Thomas, Mississippi!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Fantastic stuff.😎👊

[@drawlinsond44]

Been shooting this round for years and have watched it in ballistic gel tests as well. I’ve always been a fan.

[@jaredw289]

Just purchased this through local LE overrun store. Good to see it does the job. Plan on hammering some whitetails with it this year.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Gotta love having access to LEO trade.😎👊

[@frankgrillo8094]

Boy Howdy nice stuff- sure woulda liked to see that out of a proper 20"- thank you for this test

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@TDKoutdoors]

Good stuff! Interested in seeing the results out of a 20" barrel.

[@chazdahl1112]

Excellent 👍. The good stuff.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@kevinramsey4673]

Thanks Tools! My two AR's I use the most are a 11.5" BCM and a 10.5" PSA. Loved this performance.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@antoniopalmer7399]

Sup Tools! I got some of these from Ammo Inc loaded in .223 pressure. Definitely not as fast as these but they hit like lightning regardless. I also have the 64gr FBI TBBC in 5.56 pressure along with the 62gr TBBC. They have the exact same performance as these. Aint nothing walking away from these rounds with the right shot placement. They turn watermelons into pink mist. Great video my guy..🔥💪🏾

[@jeffreybean5363]

Great Ammo test Tools, those 5.56 rounds performed beautifully. 👊🇺🇸

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@eliwagner4360]

Great deer round.

[@ToolsandTargets]

💥🦌💥

[@deletdis6173]

Would definitely put venison in the freezer. 😋 🥩 🧊

[@frostriver4547]

I’ve been sold on the AAC 75g Sabre rounds. If I ever find these, I’ll grab em though. Thanks!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yeah, these are too hard to find and expensive to stockpile. They're some good ones for sure.

[@steelpunisher6944]

Wow!! I’m just as excited about the results as you are so I don’t think you’re talking it up lol. That was the best performing.556 yet. From both barrels it kept the weight and went deep. Perfection in my book. You’ll have a great benchmark moving forward for .556. These were better than the Gold Dot imho. Phenomenal stuff my friend 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ToolsandTargets]

Only problem is they're so hard to get.😆

[@Jrh-rp7np]

Wow ,,I’m impressed I always see this stuff like in Law enforcement trade ins.. and I always just thumb my nose at it ,, and go and buy mil spec stuff,, man I’m gonna have to look for it now.. it even has excellent velocity..

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yeah, wish my local shop had some traded in.😆

[@chretired]

Can't argue the results of this one Tools. Speed, penetration & expansion, best of all 3 worlds. Now if you could just find the stuff for sale. Everywhere I looked it's either "Out of Stock" or "Discontinued". Thanks again for all the things you do to bring these ammo test to your viewers. Have a great weekend. Be safe and be vigilant my friend.

[@ronaldbarnes8302]

Nice looking results. Really impressed how well the 10.5 did, also the 16 inch exceeding the listed speed. Thanks for the jelly test Tools!

[@Markyymark662]

Glad somebody did a video on these. I was about to do one sense I couldn’t find any content on them lol. I bought some from sgammo some months back.. also lucked up and found 62gr fed 5.56 tbbc. Love them both!

[@thePrussian]

Good luck finding it. The newest is called Defender and everyone is out of stock online

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@delles1548]

Well, true 3,050 fps with a 64 grain in a 16" barrel is very good, and the bullet performance was excellent. For years, I have loaded the old 62g TBBC, and since I had purchased a large lot of those bullets from a component dealer and they performed very well, I never thought I would try anything else. The 62 TBBC's work well for short range deer hunting, but it looks now that I may have to try a box of these Winchester 64's. Again, another excellent video and bullet test that helps all of us to make better informed decisions and not waste our money.

[@ShamusMcFink]

Hey y’all out on the range today and I got rangers swarming in. Keep it up. You do the hard work that makes my decisions easier 👍🏻

[@ToolsandTargets]

💥😎👊💥

[@jw-sigp2258]

Interesting in the fact that those bullets have such a blunt nose. Almost like 22 cal round nose flat point. Great test.

[@dirtbikematt3128]

Credit to you on the Paul Harrell shirt. Well done.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@KevinPlemons64]

Giddy up cowboy! Great performance. Imagine what would happen with the extra velocity of a 20" barrel. Ka-Boom.

[@richardwebb371]

Great review! Awsome shirt!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@AutobotGort]

That was very impressive. Thank you for a fine review.

[@semichiganandy2127]

Very impressive results. Thanks for running this test.

[@MrSumGuns]

I have some Ranger in 40 s&w. It's great ammo! I'm going to look for some of these 556 too. Great video as always!

[@MrWilk_Firearms]

Thank you for sharing!! Definitely gonna look for this stuff now… If it’s not sold out by now 😂

[@ToolsandTargets]

It's tough to get for sure. The "civilian" version is labeled as Defender but has this same bullet.😎👊

[@007twm]

Great review, T-shirt and ammo. Thanks for sharing.

[@l.a.3887]

Excellent performance as always grate job on the video

[@CeltKnight]

Man these smaller deer we have in coastal Alabama would not stand a chance! Excellent results and great test!

[@louisnardone5942]

That is what I have loaded in my HD mags. Great stuff.

[@jacobvisor3034]

This round is devastating on hogs out of my 13.7 poor mans noveske infidel. Psa lower with a cmc two stage trigger, solgw 13.7 barrel, bcm upper and 15” handguard, bcm bolt, and magpul ubr gen 2 capped off with a kx-5 pin and weld. Does surprisingly well with flash and sends all the concussion down range while functioning as a sort of linear brake. Oddball choice, but I’m an oddball myself. Had one lung heart lung with a chunky exit wound at about 25 yd, dropped him on the spot. God bless, brother, you’re doing fantastic work

[@BLACKRIFLEREVIEWS]

I bet a 20" - 24" barrel it would do massive damage.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Definitely

[@PerceptionVsReality333]

That's why I bought a retro 20" AR-15 because of the ballistic performance. Even the 55gr FMJ rounds are very damaging.

[@I.AM.ON.MY.WAY.]

@@PerceptionVsReality33320” with a 55 grainer is what God and Stoner intended.

[@PerceptionVsReality333]

@@I.AM.ON.MY.WAY. You got that right 👍 I get 3,230 average fps with it & I have faith in it that it will work for two legged predators when it hits the fan.

[@lbmullinax9387]

Looks like some good ol Winchester ammo...good test as always Tools

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@Freetospeak71]

I bought a bunch of the Nosler 64gr BSB bullets years ago when I could get them for about $20/100 as overruns. I haven’t gotten around to testing them yet so it was great to see your test turn out so well. They look like a tougher bullet toward the base than the excellent Gold Dots. Great video!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yep, that seems to be the difference I saw too. Really nice chunk of lead.😎👊

[@petee454]

Excellent video and surprising! Will keep an eye out for this stuff.

[@jaredgreen5840]

I couldn't agree more with how impressive that was. I was thinking the velocity numbers on the box was obtained from a '20' barrel but was surprised to see those kind of numbers from a '10.5' and '16'. I wouldn't hesitate for a minute using this for home defense or even medium game if I could find it 👌👍

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@curtisrichey4431]

THE Man needs some of these!

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Great product and equally great results. Gonna get some of these post haste. Many thanks Sir.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@YellowHammer26]

👍👍really good performance….always a job well done by you, thanks Tools.

[@985shane]

I keep magazines loaded with these rounds. They are superb. Good luck finding them police nationwide use these.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@dodgersfnshepard8673]

Awesome. Hope i can find some

[@rickgower8214]

After watching the result , I could smell a Venison Roast over the fire . Looks like Winchester has a winner there . Thanks Tools !

[@ToolsandTargets]

🔥🦌🔥

[@AniwayasSong]

WONDERFUL video!!! I usually fire the 'Regular stuff' (ie, the cheaper/more affordable!) through my AR's, because I'm just out enjoying shooting. Watching your videos that delve into the 'Ballistics' and the DIFFERENCES between any given Manufacturer of the ammo and/or firearm/platform, really gets my attention! I'm going to have to get some of these beauties, and then take them to task. I'm curious to see how they pattern at longer distance(s). Thank you!

[@ToolsandTargets]

They are some real performers but hard to get and pricey. A couple of great alternatives are The Speer Gold Dot and Federal Fusion. Very similar results. Have also had good results from most soft points in 5.56/.223. I'm like you though, I mostly just run 193 fmj.

[@AniwayasSong]

@@ToolsandTargets Thanks for reading, replying, and then suggesting other great options! :-)

[@erikjensen6503]

Never have i seen it but I'll be looking for it now! Thanks for sharing!! Another great video!

[@2amichaelj]

I really want to try some Hornady Critical Defense, Speer Gold Dot or even this Winchester Ranger 223/556 self defense ammunition but they're so hard to find, stay sold out and if it does come back in stock, sells out immediately. I asked a guy I met who claims he's his city's PD armorer and he says his dept gets the Speer Gold Dot 62 grain 223 for $0.58 a round whenever he wants... lucky dog...

[@Bob-lq9ys]

Dang good ammo, thanks for the great test

[@josephpacchetti5997]

Impressive for sure, Thank's Brian, have a safe weekend. 👍🇺🇸

[@ToolsandTargets]

You too, brother!😎👊

[@jonbumcrot2934]

That is some great performing ammo.

[@user-fk6gp1hn9j]

Norma makes a 64gr that’s optimized for 11.5” barrel, it’s called 64gr MLE BSB SERVICE.

[@ToolsandTargets]

🤔

[@TerminalM193]

Stay away from that garbage... Stick with good dots or federal bonded.

[@justanotherguy1110]

@@ToolsandTargets Hornady Black also makes an SBR optimized 75 Grain Interlock specifically designed for 10.5-11.5 rifles.

[@GodsChosen69]

im never getting norma after those bad batches of ammo some months back. theres a reason theyre so cheap even though theyre from such an expensive nation.

[@evanthemasta1672]

Definitely picking up a box that is just beautiful

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@misterfister7262]

God bless you for using a shorty barrel!! My rig is 11.5, so hell yeah. Wish I could contribute to the channel man.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Watching and commenting is plenty, my friend! Appreciate you!😎👊

[@charlesmckinley29]

Thanks Tools, great shirt

[@VS-ff4ez]

That's some nice stuff!!!

[@leroycaudill96]

Great test and review Tools God Bless.

[@moga864]

Soft points! Yesss...would have watched the latest T&T episode anyway, for sure. But glad to know a reputable manufacturer has such an offering! Thanks for putting that knowledge on MY radar 😅

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@c.miller3802]

Great video, great ammo

[@nottheatf9144]

The temporary wound cavity spike on the 16” round was insane. This round is the real McCoy. I’ll definitely have to pick some up.

[@deletdis6173]

I love, love, love the t-shirt, good sir. ❤ Awesome video, as always. 🫡

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@tylertapp131]

Good stuff, never seen these before but they seem pretty close to the Winchester silvertip 64gr ammo i normally hunt with. Besides the fact this is a soft point vs a ballistic tip, but that stuff i use has been droppin all kinds of stuff from beavers, coyotes up to deer size game for about 4 years now. Its good stuff.

[@strider8933]

That'll work!!!!Kind of the "oh crap" behind the bedroom door stuff!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yessir 😎👊

[@GunsBlazingRanch]

Awesome video 👏👏👏

[@coreymerrill3257]

Fun fact :: this is a clone of the speer/federal trophy bonded bear claw bullet. It should be amazing on thin skinned game from whitetail to hogs to our smaller eastern black bears, pronghorn, mule deer and so forth. 3100fps+-50 is the m855/ss109 62 grain greentip velocity standard from a 20 inch barrel ,so this is definitely cooking to be so close from a 16"!

[@alvaroeloredo]

Great video, thank you for sharing.

[@rickm4295]

Ive used this ammunition a little bit. Ive had issues with neck tension on these rounds, may have just been my lot number but still. Just letting the bolt go from lock and taking a round off of the top of the magazine pushed the bullet into the neck of the case. I thought it may be the nickel plated case that causes this but who knows.

[@charlesvaughan7148]

Ammo really performed. Great Video! Keep em coming.

[@jeremyshackelford8080]

I couldn't agree more. Great looking stuff! Also looks compatible with a tube- fed lever action 😏

[@michaellowery928]

T&T, another great find. Keep 'em coming!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@davidlee8551]

Excellent bullet, EXCELLENT REVIEW! Thank you.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@Hanover_Fist]

Thanks Tools,....good engineering sure can payoff!

[@reconrc1787]

I have been rolling my own with these bullets for years and years. The FBI uses them for a reason. My only issue is the accuracy of these bullets. Out of my best 1x7 twist guns, I get just under 2 inch groups with custom handloads.

[@Enjoyer.762]

Solid performance

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@knitepoet]

Just a FYI, those bullets are made by Nosler. They're the 64gr Bonded Performance.

[@raybo34]

That some good stuff brother. I need to find some of those.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Spicy and pricey.😆

[@frankbrowning328]

That looks to be the best performance in controlled expansion I've ever seen in 5.56. I've never seen this loading in the stores near me.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Same here on both points.

[@milehighgimpster]

Yeah that's some good 5.56. Thanks Tools for making this video and testing it for us.

[@michaelbarfield528]

Great Review! Although .223 Rem is more available for self defense like Speer Gold Dot, I will try to get this cartridge although 5.56 self defense cartridges like the one you tested is usually restricted to LEO'S.....

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@thatoneguy454c]

Just winchester doing winchester things lol. If you offered me $10,000 if I picked up a box of ammo that was honest about their velocity numbers then I would absolutely pick up a box of winchester defensive ammo. Alot of people dog on winchester but I really like them. They have come up with alot of the bullet designs that are now copied by almost everyone. As a matter of fact, winchester invented the bonded soft point rifle bullet.

[@Lucysdad66]

Most ammo companies produce correct velocities on their box. Because most people have chronographs now and they will be called out on it. Just how Hornady was called out on their 7 prc. Ammo. They had to go on a podcast and explain why.

[@robertgoodrich8953]

Their White Box is the worst ammo on the market

[@krazylarry]

556 ammo videos are my favorite