midatlantic Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 (edited) I'm looking to replicate the feel of Federal's 150 gn syntech round. Anyone know what powder they use? I've read in forum that its Sport Pistol, but couldn't seem to find a definitive answer, thanks Edited June 30, 2020 by midatlantic misspelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 (edited) Bulk grade Sport pistol Edited June 29, 2020 by AHI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiflyer51 Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Shot a level 2 last Saturday using up the last of my Federal 150 syntech. Power factor was 138 out of my X5. Similar PF out of my Glock 17s in the past. I recently started reloading and I am using Sport Pistol, however I like my power factor to be around 132-133. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansedgli Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 That's high. Ive chrono'd it at 130 on the dot out of my shadow 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiflyer51 Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 I agree that it is high. I don't have a chrono so all my PF data re: Federal 150 syntech if from major matches. At all of these matches [maybe 10-12] it has consistently been a PF of 136-138 out of either the X5 or the G17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 (edited) You know your talking about 50 ish feet per second? A change in altitude, temperature,even humidity can change power factor. Ammo that just tested 130 PF at home went 138 PF at the PCC Nationals. Personally I can not tell the difference in 130 and 135 PF while shooting on the clock. Edited June 30, 2020 by AHI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Did you happen to pull one if the factory rounds to see how much was loaded in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, Farmer said: Did you happen to pull one if the factory rounds to see how much was loaded in it? It will be some wear around 3.0gr. I have not pulled one. would start at 2.8 and adjust. Federal is loading this to psi not velocity or power factor.The charge changes from lot to lot. Edited June 30, 2020 by AHI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmo Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 If this helps...my load is 3.1 grains of Sports Pistol with either a 145 grain Bayou Bullet or a 147 grain Blue Bullet...both round nose....OAL length is 1.135 for the Bayou and 1.130 for the Blue. Powder Factor is 130 with either my XDM 5.25 or a custom built 9mm 1911. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 On 6/29/2020 at 1:57 PM, midatlantic said: I'm looking to replicate the feel of Federal's 150 gn syntech round. Anyone know what powder they use? I've read in forum that its Sport Pistol, but couldn't seem to find a definitive answer, thanks Be sure to include the squibs associated with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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