Double Tap 230gr Equalizer and 230gr WFNGC

Intercooler · January 11 2014 07:32:37 AM MST

I wanted to complete the data set for Double Tap 10mm and these are the last two. This week I managed to sell a bunch of other rounds (I don't have 4949shooter's money tree yet ${$default_grin_smiley}$ ) to do what I find most interesting... Put the ammo to the tests! I also lucked into a 10% discount code that actually worked!
Both were velocity tested by David before in a stock Glock and they were pretty slow. I think it warrants doing them again and having The Shadow pull them down. The Equalizer I want to send to Raggedyman for a gel test as well. It will be a little challenge for him since it is a three projectile round ${$default_cool_smiley}$ The information about the ball hitting 2" from the main HP means he will need to double-stack gel blocks to get all of it. ${$default_wink_smiley}$

4949shooter · January 11 2014 07:37:21 AM MST

I'll buy the coffee. ${$default_grin_smiley}$

The_Shadow · January 11 2014 08:27:49 AM MST

Not sure just how well I would make out pulling an Equalizer, 135gr. JHP over a 95gr. lead ball @ 1040fps.
It is said to be one one round ball. Hey, new learning experience, the ball may get beat up some on removal, not a big deal.
At least we will see what power and how much is used to make it go bang! ${$default_grin_smiley}$

Intercooler · January 11 2014 08:32:28 AM MST

What bullet is used for the 230 Hardcast? Is it Double Tap's own making?

The_Shadow · January 11 2014 09:09:26 AM MST

Not sure where he gets his cast bullets or if he is cast them. He probably is getting them made from another company.

Intercooler · January 11 2014 10:28:06 AM MST

I tested Double Tap's now discontinued 215gr and it was 1201 FPS average with a better Meplat. It seems that would be a good compromise if the bullet is available.

Intercooler · January 17 2014 02:36:16 PM MST

For the 230gr Hardcast it looks like the rating went from the normal Glock 4.6" barrel to a 1911 5" ${$default_grin_smiley}$

I'm taking the 6" too, just in case we can't hit the 5" numbers ${$default_wink_smiley}$

I really want to see what this 2-projectile round does in gel. A 135gr Nosler with a 95gr ball behind it giving two wound channels ${$default_shocked_smiley}$

4949shooter · January 17 2014 03:17:34 PM MST

230 at 1120?

I'll take some of that...if it hits the mark.

Somebody (who??) said that Mike Mcnett was increasing his numbers again due to all the competition (read Underwood and Buffalo Bore). I would like to see these bad boys hit 1120 out of a 5 inch barrel. This would work out perfect when I get the Lone wolf 5.15 tactical length. ${$default_wink_smiley}$

Intercooler · January 17 2014 03:25:20 PM MST

That's like 1050 FPS in a Glock 4.6 right? Isn't that kind of weak? ${$default_sad_smiley}$

4949shooter · January 17 2014 03:38:47 PM MST

Yes....if that's the case I will pass.

4949shooter · January 17 2014 03:42:37 PM MST

Here is a video of Hickok shooting them:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m0satEkGjw

Intercooler · January 17 2014 04:04:24 PM MST

Didn't shoot good in the stock barrel.

4949shooter · January 17 2014 04:42:02 PM MST

No it didn't. Don't forget, I have the LoneWolf tactical barrel coming.

Intercooler · January 19 2014 04:49:24 AM MST

This and the 165gr 9mm are going to be a challenge. Doubletap's site says the ball hits 1" high everytime so a normal hold should prevent a Chronograph hit. I hope the first projectile (HP) makes it through for a reading without the second projectile (Ball) tripping it. Maybe it won't matter!

4949shooter · January 19 2014 05:00:26 AM MST

Don't mess up your chrono....it's not worth it!

Better off sending them to Andrew for a gel test. ${$default_cool_smiley}$