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Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Browning now joins Lucas Kozeniesky, Mary Tucker<\/a>, William Shaner<\/a>, Vincent Hancock<\/a> and Amber English<\/a> for earning medals in shooting disciplines at these games. For more Olympic Coverage, visit Tokyo Olympics<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Kayle Browning Engineers Comeback Silver Medal Performance in Trap","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"kayle-browning-silver-medal","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:36","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/29\/kayle-browning-silver-medal\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR6nmRmC5kb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR6nmRmC5kb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cHe\u2019s told me that my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cHe kept telling me, \u2018Even if you miss, even if you\u2019re behind, never give up. Keep fighting till that last shot and whatever\u2019s meant to happen will happen, so just give it your best shot,\u2019\u201d she said, reported Team USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s told me that my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR6nmRmC5kb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Arkansas native comes from with a shooting pedigree. Her father, Tommy Lynn Browning, owns a national sporting clays championship. The Olympian leaned on her dad's unique fatherly advise when the going got tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe kept telling me, \u2018Even if you miss, even if you\u2019re behind, never give up. Keep fighting till that last shot and whatever\u2019s meant to happen will happen, so just give it your best shot,\u2019\u201d she said, reported Team USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s told me that my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR6nmRmC5kb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kayle Browning Wins Silver Medal in Trap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Arkansas native comes from with a shooting pedigree. Her father, Tommy Lynn Browning, owns a national sporting clays championship. The Olympian leaned on her dad's unique fatherly advise when the going got tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe kept telling me, \u2018Even if you miss, even if you\u2019re behind, never give up. Keep fighting till that last shot and whatever\u2019s meant to happen will happen, so just give it your best shot,\u2019\u201d she said, reported Team USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s told me that my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Team USA's Kayle Browning engineered a massive comeback to take the silver medal in Trap at the Tokyo Olympics Wednesday. Browning defied the odds after missing three of her first four shots, catching fire with 19 consecutive clays broken to ascend to the medal podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Kayle Browning Wins Silver Medal in Trap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Arkansas native comes from with a shooting pedigree. Her father, Tommy Lynn Browning, owns a national sporting clays championship. The Olympian leaned on her dad's unique fatherly advise when the going got tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe kept telling me, \u2018Even if you miss, even if you\u2019re behind, never give up. Keep fighting till that last shot and whatever\u2019s meant to happen will happen, so just give it your best shot,\u2019\u201d she said, reported Team USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s told me that my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR6nmRmC5kb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shooters can get an up-close look at the new HOA load at the upcoming Minnesota HoA State Championship Shoot. It takes place at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake, Minn., Aug. 27-29. Several Federal engineers, ambassadors and shooters will attend to showcase the new product. Team Federal shooters Derrick Mein, Janet McDougal, Cameron Hicks, Curt Halbakken and Gregg Wolf will compete in the match. For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal High Over All: New Shotshell Load Built for Competition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-high-over-all","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/08\/26\/federal-high-over-all\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124204,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-29 11:59:52","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-29 15:59:52","post_content":"\n

Team USA's Kayle Browning engineered a massive comeback to take the silver medal in Trap at the Tokyo Olympics Wednesday. Browning defied the odds after missing three of her first four shots, catching fire with 19 consecutive clays broken to ascend to the medal podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Kayle Browning Wins Silver Medal in Trap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Arkansas native comes from with a shooting pedigree. Her father, Tommy Lynn Browning, owns a national sporting clays championship. The Olympian leaned on her dad's unique fatherly advise when the going got tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe kept telling me, \u2018Even if you miss, even if you\u2019re behind, never give up. Keep fighting till that last shot and whatever\u2019s meant to happen will happen, so just give it your best shot,\u2019\u201d she said, reported Team USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s told me that my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR6nmRmC5kb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Federal HOA features a hard, high-antimony lead payload. Its exclusive one-piece Podium wad produces consistent patterns, according to Federal. Meanwhile, the solid brass head and tapered, one-piece hull help enable easier reloading. The line brings 16 12-gauge, 2 3\/4-inch offerings in a wide range of payloads, velocities, dram and shot sizes. Whether for trap, skeet or sporting clays, Federal HOA brings a load for most any pursuit. Federal also plans to introduce sub-gauge offerings in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shooters can get an up-close look at the new HOA load at the upcoming Minnesota HoA State Championship Shoot. It takes place at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake, Minn., Aug. 27-29. Several Federal engineers, ambassadors and shooters will attend to showcase the new product. Team Federal shooters Derrick Mein, Janet McDougal, Cameron Hicks, Curt Halbakken and Gregg Wolf will compete in the match. For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal High Over All: New Shotshell Load Built for Competition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-high-over-all","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/08\/26\/federal-high-over-all\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124204,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-29 11:59:52","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-29 15:59:52","post_content":"\n

Team USA's Kayle Browning engineered a massive comeback to take the silver medal in Trap at the Tokyo Olympics Wednesday. Browning defied the odds after missing three of her first four shots, catching fire with 19 consecutive clays broken to ascend to the medal podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Kayle Browning Wins Silver Medal in Trap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Arkansas native comes from with a shooting pedigree. Her father, Tommy Lynn Browning, owns a national sporting clays championship. The Olympian leaned on her dad's unique fatherly advise when the going got tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe kept telling me, \u2018Even if you miss, even if you\u2019re behind, never give up. Keep fighting till that last shot and whatever\u2019s meant to happen will happen, so just give it your best shot,\u2019\u201d she said, reported Team USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s told me that my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR6nmRmC5kb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"We are excited to build on the great momentum of this new product line. Competition shooters have been asking for a new competition load from Federal\u2014and we\u2019ve delivered with the best ever,\" said Jason Vanderbrink, Federal Ammunition\u2019s President. \"Top shoots across the country have been buzzing about our new HOA product and we look forward to rolling it out over the next months leading up to the National Sporting Clays Tournament in Texas.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal HOA features a hard, high-antimony lead payload. Its exclusive one-piece Podium wad produces consistent patterns, according to Federal. Meanwhile, the solid brass head and tapered, one-piece hull help enable easier reloading. The line brings 16 12-gauge, 2 3\/4-inch offerings in a wide range of payloads, velocities, dram and shot sizes. Whether for trap, skeet or sporting clays, Federal HOA brings a load for most any pursuit. Federal also plans to introduce sub-gauge offerings in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shooters can get an up-close look at the new HOA load at the upcoming Minnesota HoA State Championship Shoot. It takes place at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake, Minn., Aug. 27-29. Several Federal engineers, ambassadors and shooters will attend to showcase the new product. Team Federal shooters Derrick Mein, Janet McDougal, Cameron Hicks, Curt Halbakken and Gregg Wolf will compete in the match. For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal High Over All: New Shotshell Load Built for Competition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-high-over-all","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/08\/26\/federal-high-over-all\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124204,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-29 11:59:52","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-29 15:59:52","post_content":"\n

Team USA's Kayle Browning engineered a massive comeback to take the silver medal in Trap at the Tokyo Olympics Wednesday. Browning defied the odds after missing three of her first four shots, catching fire with 19 consecutive clays broken to ascend to the medal podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Kayle Browning Wins Silver Medal in Trap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Arkansas native comes from with a shooting pedigree. Her father, Tommy Lynn Browning, owns a national sporting clays championship. The Olympian leaned on her dad's unique fatherly advise when the going got tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe kept telling me, \u2018Even if you miss, even if you\u2019re behind, never give up. Keep fighting till that last shot and whatever\u2019s meant to happen will happen, so just give it your best shot,\u2019\u201d she said, reported Team USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s told me that my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR6nmRmC5kb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Federal High Over All Shotshells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We are excited to build on the great momentum of this new product line. Competition shooters have been asking for a new competition load from Federal\u2014and we\u2019ve delivered with the best ever,\" said Jason Vanderbrink, Federal Ammunition\u2019s President. \"Top shoots across the country have been buzzing about our new HOA product and we look forward to rolling it out over the next months leading up to the National Sporting Clays Tournament in Texas.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal HOA features a hard, high-antimony lead payload. Its exclusive one-piece Podium wad produces consistent patterns, according to Federal. Meanwhile, the solid brass head and tapered, one-piece hull help enable easier reloading. The line brings 16 12-gauge, 2 3\/4-inch offerings in a wide range of payloads, velocities, dram and shot sizes. Whether for trap, skeet or sporting clays, Federal HOA brings a load for most any pursuit. Federal also plans to introduce sub-gauge offerings in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shooters can get an up-close look at the new HOA load at the upcoming Minnesota HoA State Championship Shoot. It takes place at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake, Minn., Aug. 27-29. Several Federal engineers, ambassadors and shooters will attend to showcase the new product. Team Federal shooters Derrick Mein, Janet McDougal, Cameron Hicks, Curt Halbakken and Gregg Wolf will compete in the match. For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal High Over All: New Shotshell Load Built for Competition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-high-over-all","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/08\/26\/federal-high-over-all\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124204,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-29 11:59:52","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-29 15:59:52","post_content":"\n

Team USA's Kayle Browning engineered a massive comeback to take the silver medal in Trap at the Tokyo Olympics Wednesday. Browning defied the odds after missing three of her first four shots, catching fire with 19 consecutive clays broken to ascend to the medal podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Kayle Browning Wins Silver Medal in Trap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Arkansas native comes from with a shooting pedigree. Her father, Tommy Lynn Browning, owns a national sporting clays championship. The Olympian leaned on her dad's unique fatherly advise when the going got tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe kept telling me, \u2018Even if you miss, even if you\u2019re behind, never give up. Keep fighting till that last shot and whatever\u2019s meant to happen will happen, so just give it your best shot,\u2019\u201d she said, reported Team USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s told me that my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR6nmRmC5kb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Federal Ammunition just dropped its latest product, one already creating buzz in the sporting clays community. Federal High Over All (HOA) brings a high-end plastic shotshell load<\/a> built for competition needs. A soft launch already put the shells in competitor hands a multiple regional and national shooting events. Let the buzz commence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal High Over All Shotshells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We are excited to build on the great momentum of this new product line. Competition shooters have been asking for a new competition load from Federal\u2014and we\u2019ve delivered with the best ever,\" said Jason Vanderbrink, Federal Ammunition\u2019s President. \"Top shoots across the country have been buzzing about our new HOA product and we look forward to rolling it out over the next months leading up to the National Sporting Clays Tournament in Texas.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal HOA features a hard, high-antimony lead payload. Its exclusive one-piece Podium wad produces consistent patterns, according to Federal. Meanwhile, the solid brass head and tapered, one-piece hull help enable easier reloading. The line brings 16 12-gauge, 2 3\/4-inch offerings in a wide range of payloads, velocities, dram and shot sizes. Whether for trap, skeet or sporting clays, Federal HOA brings a load for most any pursuit. Federal also plans to introduce sub-gauge offerings in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shooters can get an up-close look at the new HOA load at the upcoming Minnesota HoA State Championship Shoot. It takes place at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake, Minn., Aug. 27-29. Several Federal engineers, ambassadors and shooters will attend to showcase the new product. Team Federal shooters Derrick Mein, Janet McDougal, Cameron Hicks, Curt Halbakken and Gregg Wolf will compete in the match. For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal High Over All: New Shotshell Load Built for Competition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-high-over-all","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/08\/26\/federal-high-over-all\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124204,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-29 11:59:52","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-29 15:59:52","post_content":"\n

Team USA's Kayle Browning engineered a massive comeback to take the silver medal in Trap at the Tokyo Olympics Wednesday. Browning defied the odds after missing three of her first four shots, catching fire with 19 consecutive clays broken to ascend to the medal podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Kayle Browning Wins Silver Medal in Trap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Arkansas native comes from with a shooting pedigree. Her father, Tommy Lynn Browning, owns a national sporting clays championship. The Olympian leaned on her dad's unique fatherly advise when the going got tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe kept telling me, \u2018Even if you miss, even if you\u2019re behind, never give up. Keep fighting till that last shot and whatever\u2019s meant to happen will happen, so just give it your best shot,\u2019\u201d she said, reported Team USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s told me that my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR6nmRmC5kb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Regardless, we will have reviews coming soon on the new guns chambered in the new 30 Super Carry round! Make sure to check back for updates on developments on this new cartridge and the guns chambered for it.<\/p>\n","post_title":"30 Super Carry: Federal Introduces New Round for Personal Protection","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/06\/30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124054,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-08-26 11:01:29","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-26 15:01:29","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition just dropped its latest product, one already creating buzz in the sporting clays community. Federal High Over All (HOA) brings a high-end plastic shotshell load<\/a> built for competition needs. A soft launch already put the shells in competitor hands a multiple regional and national shooting events. Let the buzz commence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal High Over All Shotshells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We are excited to build on the great momentum of this new product line. Competition shooters have been asking for a new competition load from Federal\u2014and we\u2019ve delivered with the best ever,\" said Jason Vanderbrink, Federal Ammunition\u2019s President. \"Top shoots across the country have been buzzing about our new HOA product and we look forward to rolling it out over the next months leading up to the National Sporting Clays Tournament in Texas.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal HOA features a hard, high-antimony lead payload. Its exclusive one-piece Podium wad produces consistent patterns, according to Federal. Meanwhile, the solid brass head and tapered, one-piece hull help enable easier reloading. The line brings 16 12-gauge, 2 3\/4-inch offerings in a wide range of payloads, velocities, dram and shot sizes. Whether for trap, skeet or sporting clays, Federal HOA brings a load for most any pursuit. Federal also plans to introduce sub-gauge offerings in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shooters can get an up-close look at the new HOA load at the upcoming Minnesota HoA State Championship Shoot. It takes place at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake, Minn., Aug. 27-29. Several Federal engineers, ambassadors and shooters will attend to showcase the new product. Team Federal shooters Derrick Mein, Janet McDougal, Cameron Hicks, Curt Halbakken and Gregg Wolf will compete in the match. For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal High Over All: New Shotshell Load Built for Competition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-high-over-all","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/08\/26\/federal-high-over-all\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124204,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-29 11:59:52","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-29 15:59:52","post_content":"\n

Team USA's Kayle Browning engineered a massive comeback to take the silver medal in Trap at the Tokyo Olympics Wednesday. Browning defied the odds after missing three of her first four shots, catching fire with 19 consecutive clays broken to ascend to the medal podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Kayle Browning Wins Silver Medal in Trap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Arkansas native comes from with a shooting pedigree. Her father, Tommy Lynn Browning, owns a national sporting clays championship. The Olympian leaned on her dad's unique fatherly advise when the going got tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe kept telling me, \u2018Even if you miss, even if you\u2019re behind, never give up. Keep fighting till that last shot and whatever\u2019s meant to happen will happen, so just give it your best shot,\u2019\u201d she said, reported Team USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s told me that my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR6nmRmC5kb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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New rounds are always exciting, especially when they're backed by major players like Vista Outdoors and Smith & Wesson. You can really let your imagination run wild thinking about what other manufacturers might come up with. For example, the 30 Super Carry might be small enough that you could squeeze 8 of them into the cylinder of a Ruger GP100, assuming the gun uses moon clips. The +2 capacity for semi-autos has some tantalizing opportunities as well. Imagine a 1911-pattern gun built on the CCO size - an Officer Frame with a Commander slide, but with 10 rounds on board. Or a 12+1 Glock 48 that doesn't need after-market magazines? The possibilities are endless and exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless, we will have reviews coming soon on the new guns chambered in the new 30 Super Carry round! Make sure to check back for updates on developments on this new cartridge and the guns chambered for it.<\/p>\n","post_title":"30 Super Carry: Federal Introduces New Round for Personal Protection","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/06\/30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124054,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-08-26 11:01:29","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-26 15:01:29","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition just dropped its latest product, one already creating buzz in the sporting clays community. Federal High Over All (HOA) brings a high-end plastic shotshell load<\/a> built for competition needs. A soft launch already put the shells in competitor hands a multiple regional and national shooting events. Let the buzz commence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal High Over All Shotshells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We are excited to build on the great momentum of this new product line. Competition shooters have been asking for a new competition load from Federal\u2014and we\u2019ve delivered with the best ever,\" said Jason Vanderbrink, Federal Ammunition\u2019s President. \"Top shoots across the country have been buzzing about our new HOA product and we look forward to rolling it out over the next months leading up to the National Sporting Clays Tournament in Texas.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal HOA features a hard, high-antimony lead payload. Its exclusive one-piece Podium wad produces consistent patterns, according to Federal. Meanwhile, the solid brass head and tapered, one-piece hull help enable easier reloading. The line brings 16 12-gauge, 2 3\/4-inch offerings in a wide range of payloads, velocities, dram and shot sizes. Whether for trap, skeet or sporting clays, Federal HOA brings a load for most any pursuit. Federal also plans to introduce sub-gauge offerings in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shooters can get an up-close look at the new HOA load at the upcoming Minnesota HoA State Championship Shoot. It takes place at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake, Minn., Aug. 27-29. Several Federal engineers, ambassadors and shooters will attend to showcase the new product. Team Federal shooters Derrick Mein, Janet McDougal, Cameron Hicks, Curt Halbakken and Gregg Wolf will compete in the match. For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal High Over All: New Shotshell Load Built for Competition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-high-over-all","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/08\/26\/federal-high-over-all\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124204,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-29 11:59:52","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-29 15:59:52","post_content":"\n

Team USA's Kayle Browning engineered a massive comeback to take the silver medal in Trap at the Tokyo Olympics Wednesday. Browning defied the odds after missing three of her first four shots, catching fire with 19 consecutive clays broken to ascend to the medal podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Kayle Browning Wins Silver Medal in Trap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Arkansas native comes from with a shooting pedigree. Her father, Tommy Lynn Browning, owns a national sporting clays championship. The Olympian leaned on her dad's unique fatherly advise when the going got tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe kept telling me, \u2018Even if you miss, even if you\u2019re behind, never give up. Keep fighting till that last shot and whatever\u2019s meant to happen will happen, so just give it your best shot,\u2019\u201d she said, reported Team USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s told me that my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR6nmRmC5kb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Possible Future Developments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

New rounds are always exciting, especially when they're backed by major players like Vista Outdoors and Smith & Wesson. You can really let your imagination run wild thinking about what other manufacturers might come up with. For example, the 30 Super Carry might be small enough that you could squeeze 8 of them into the cylinder of a Ruger GP100, assuming the gun uses moon clips. The +2 capacity for semi-autos has some tantalizing opportunities as well. Imagine a 1911-pattern gun built on the CCO size - an Officer Frame with a Commander slide, but with 10 rounds on board. Or a 12+1 Glock 48 that doesn't need after-market magazines? The possibilities are endless and exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless, we will have reviews coming soon on the new guns chambered in the new 30 Super Carry round! Make sure to check back for updates on developments on this new cartridge and the guns chambered for it.<\/p>\n","post_title":"30 Super Carry: Federal Introduces New Round for Personal Protection","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/06\/30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124054,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-08-26 11:01:29","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-26 15:01:29","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition just dropped its latest product, one already creating buzz in the sporting clays community. Federal High Over All (HOA) brings a high-end plastic shotshell load<\/a> built for competition needs. A soft launch already put the shells in competitor hands a multiple regional and national shooting events. Let the buzz commence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal High Over All Shotshells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We are excited to build on the great momentum of this new product line. Competition shooters have been asking for a new competition load from Federal\u2014and we\u2019ve delivered with the best ever,\" said Jason Vanderbrink, Federal Ammunition\u2019s President. \"Top shoots across the country have been buzzing about our new HOA product and we look forward to rolling it out over the next months leading up to the National Sporting Clays Tournament in Texas.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal HOA features a hard, high-antimony lead payload. Its exclusive one-piece Podium wad produces consistent patterns, according to Federal. Meanwhile, the solid brass head and tapered, one-piece hull help enable easier reloading. The line brings 16 12-gauge, 2 3\/4-inch offerings in a wide range of payloads, velocities, dram and shot sizes. Whether for trap, skeet or sporting clays, Federal HOA brings a load for most any pursuit. Federal also plans to introduce sub-gauge offerings in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shooters can get an up-close look at the new HOA load at the upcoming Minnesota HoA State Championship Shoot. It takes place at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake, Minn., Aug. 27-29. Several Federal engineers, ambassadors and shooters will attend to showcase the new product. Team Federal shooters Derrick Mein, Janet McDougal, Cameron Hicks, Curt Halbakken and Gregg Wolf will compete in the match. For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal High Over All: New Shotshell Load Built for Competition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-high-over-all","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/08\/26\/federal-high-over-all\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124204,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-29 11:59:52","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-29 15:59:52","post_content":"\n

Team USA's Kayle Browning engineered a massive comeback to take the silver medal in Trap at the Tokyo Olympics Wednesday. Browning defied the odds after missing three of her first four shots, catching fire with 19 consecutive clays broken to ascend to the medal podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Kayle Browning Wins Silver Medal in Trap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Arkansas native comes from with a shooting pedigree. Her father, Tommy Lynn Browning, owns a national sporting clays championship. The Olympian leaned on her dad's unique fatherly advise when the going got tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe kept telling me, \u2018Even if you miss, even if you\u2019re behind, never give up. Keep fighting till that last shot and whatever\u2019s meant to happen will happen, so just give it your best shot,\u2019\u201d she said, reported Team USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s told me that my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR6nmRmC5kb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The trend in ballistics has been towards making rounds that meet the FBI standards: 12-16 inches of penetration with good expansion after defeating 4 layer denim. Pushing a .312 diameter bullet (the 30SC is this diameter) to a stated 1250 FPS seems to achieve this exact result. The ballistics information provided by Federal has the 100 grain HST round expanding to about half an inch at 1250 FPS, and the Gold Dot performing similarly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible Future Developments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

New rounds are always exciting, especially when they're backed by major players like Vista Outdoors and Smith & Wesson. You can really let your imagination run wild thinking about what other manufacturers might come up with. For example, the 30 Super Carry might be small enough that you could squeeze 8 of them into the cylinder of a Ruger GP100, assuming the gun uses moon clips. The +2 capacity for semi-autos has some tantalizing opportunities as well. Imagine a 1911-pattern gun built on the CCO size - an Officer Frame with a Commander slide, but with 10 rounds on board. Or a 12+1 Glock 48 that doesn't need after-market magazines? The possibilities are endless and exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless, we will have reviews coming soon on the new guns chambered in the new 30 Super Carry round! Make sure to check back for updates on developments on this new cartridge and the guns chambered for it.<\/p>\n","post_title":"30 Super Carry: Federal Introduces New Round for Personal Protection","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/06\/30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124054,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-08-26 11:01:29","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-26 15:01:29","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition just dropped its latest product, one already creating buzz in the sporting clays community. Federal High Over All (HOA) brings a high-end plastic shotshell load<\/a> built for competition needs. A soft launch already put the shells in competitor hands a multiple regional and national shooting events. Let the buzz commence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal High Over All Shotshells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We are excited to build on the great momentum of this new product line. Competition shooters have been asking for a new competition load from Federal\u2014and we\u2019ve delivered with the best ever,\" said Jason Vanderbrink, Federal Ammunition\u2019s President. \"Top shoots across the country have been buzzing about our new HOA product and we look forward to rolling it out over the next months leading up to the National Sporting Clays Tournament in Texas.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal HOA features a hard, high-antimony lead payload. Its exclusive one-piece Podium wad produces consistent patterns, according to Federal. Meanwhile, the solid brass head and tapered, one-piece hull help enable easier reloading. The line brings 16 12-gauge, 2 3\/4-inch offerings in a wide range of payloads, velocities, dram and shot sizes. Whether for trap, skeet or sporting clays, Federal HOA brings a load for most any pursuit. Federal also plans to introduce sub-gauge offerings in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shooters can get an up-close look at the new HOA load at the upcoming Minnesota HoA State Championship Shoot. It takes place at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake, Minn., Aug. 27-29. Several Federal engineers, ambassadors and shooters will attend to showcase the new product. Team Federal shooters Derrick Mein, Janet McDougal, Cameron Hicks, Curt Halbakken and Gregg Wolf will compete in the match. For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal High Over All: New Shotshell Load Built for Competition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-high-over-all","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/08\/26\/federal-high-over-all\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124204,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-29 11:59:52","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-29 15:59:52","post_content":"\n

Team USA's Kayle Browning engineered a massive comeback to take the silver medal in Trap at the Tokyo Olympics Wednesday. Browning defied the odds after missing three of her first four shots, catching fire with 19 consecutive clays broken to ascend to the medal podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Kayle Browning Wins Silver Medal in Trap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Arkansas native comes from with a shooting pedigree. Her father, Tommy Lynn Browning, owns a national sporting clays championship. The Olympian leaned on her dad's unique fatherly advise when the going got tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe kept telling me, \u2018Even if you miss, even if you\u2019re behind, never give up. Keep fighting till that last shot and whatever\u2019s meant to happen will happen, so just give it your best shot,\u2019\u201d she said, reported Team USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s told me that my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR6nmRmC5kb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is the part that you all have been waiting for, and unfortunately until we get our gun reviews up shortly, all we have to rely on is the data provided by Federal. But boy is it good data. In many ways, this round feels like a semi-auto version of the 327 Federal Magnum<\/a>. If you recall, the 327 Fed Mag was created to emulate 357 Magnum ballistics but with a 6th round on board in small revolvers. Fast forward, and the 30 Super Carry emulates 9mm ballistics, but with 2 more rounds on board than you'd get in a similarly sized 9mm pistol. The Shield EZ 9mm holds 8+1, the new 30SC Shield EZ comes in at 10+1. The Nighthawks will hold 12+1 in a single stack magazine, and that honestly seems pretty cool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trend in ballistics has been towards making rounds that meet the FBI standards: 12-16 inches of penetration with good expansion after defeating 4 layer denim. Pushing a .312 diameter bullet (the 30SC is this diameter) to a stated 1250 FPS seems to achieve this exact result. The ballistics information provided by Federal has the 100 grain HST round expanding to about half an inch at 1250 FPS, and the Gold Dot performing similarly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible Future Developments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

New rounds are always exciting, especially when they're backed by major players like Vista Outdoors and Smith & Wesson. You can really let your imagination run wild thinking about what other manufacturers might come up with. For example, the 30 Super Carry might be small enough that you could squeeze 8 of them into the cylinder of a Ruger GP100, assuming the gun uses moon clips. The +2 capacity for semi-autos has some tantalizing opportunities as well. Imagine a 1911-pattern gun built on the CCO size - an Officer Frame with a Commander slide, but with 10 rounds on board. Or a 12+1 Glock 48 that doesn't need after-market magazines? The possibilities are endless and exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless, we will have reviews coming soon on the new guns chambered in the new 30 Super Carry round! Make sure to check back for updates on developments on this new cartridge and the guns chambered for it.<\/p>\n","post_title":"30 Super Carry: Federal Introduces New Round for Personal Protection","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/06\/30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124054,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-08-26 11:01:29","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-26 15:01:29","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition just dropped its latest product, one already creating buzz in the sporting clays community. Federal High Over All (HOA) brings a high-end plastic shotshell load<\/a> built for competition needs. A soft launch already put the shells in competitor hands a multiple regional and national shooting events. Let the buzz commence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal High Over All Shotshells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We are excited to build on the great momentum of this new product line. Competition shooters have been asking for a new competition load from Federal\u2014and we\u2019ve delivered with the best ever,\" said Jason Vanderbrink, Federal Ammunition\u2019s President. \"Top shoots across the country have been buzzing about our new HOA product and we look forward to rolling it out over the next months leading up to the National Sporting Clays Tournament in Texas.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal HOA features a hard, high-antimony lead payload. Its exclusive one-piece Podium wad produces consistent patterns, according to Federal. Meanwhile, the solid brass head and tapered, one-piece hull help enable easier reloading. The line brings 16 12-gauge, 2 3\/4-inch offerings in a wide range of payloads, velocities, dram and shot sizes. Whether for trap, skeet or sporting clays, Federal HOA brings a load for most any pursuit. Federal also plans to introduce sub-gauge offerings in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shooters can get an up-close look at the new HOA load at the upcoming Minnesota HoA State Championship Shoot. It takes place at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake, Minn., Aug. 27-29. Several Federal engineers, ambassadors and shooters will attend to showcase the new product. Team Federal shooters Derrick Mein, Janet McDougal, Cameron Hicks, Curt Halbakken and Gregg Wolf will compete in the match. For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal High Over All: New Shotshell Load Built for Competition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-high-over-all","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/08\/26\/federal-high-over-all\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124204,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-29 11:59:52","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-29 15:59:52","post_content":"\n

Team USA's Kayle Browning engineered a massive comeback to take the silver medal in Trap at the Tokyo Olympics Wednesday. Browning defied the odds after missing three of her first four shots, catching fire with 19 consecutive clays broken to ascend to the medal podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Kayle Browning Wins Silver Medal in Trap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Arkansas native comes from with a shooting pedigree. Her father, Tommy Lynn Browning, owns a national sporting clays championship. The Olympian leaned on her dad's unique fatherly advise when the going got tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe kept telling me, \u2018Even if you miss, even if you\u2019re behind, never give up. Keep fighting till that last shot and whatever\u2019s meant to happen will happen, so just give it your best shot,\u2019\u201d she said, reported Team USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s told me that my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR6nmRmC5kb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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30 Super Carry Terminal Ballistics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This is the part that you all have been waiting for, and unfortunately until we get our gun reviews up shortly, all we have to rely on is the data provided by Federal. But boy is it good data. In many ways, this round feels like a semi-auto version of the 327 Federal Magnum<\/a>. If you recall, the 327 Fed Mag was created to emulate 357 Magnum ballistics but with a 6th round on board in small revolvers. Fast forward, and the 30 Super Carry emulates 9mm ballistics, but with 2 more rounds on board than you'd get in a similarly sized 9mm pistol. The Shield EZ 9mm holds 8+1, the new 30SC Shield EZ comes in at 10+1. The Nighthawks will hold 12+1 in a single stack magazine, and that honestly seems pretty cool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trend in ballistics has been towards making rounds that meet the FBI standards: 12-16 inches of penetration with good expansion after defeating 4 layer denim. Pushing a .312 diameter bullet (the 30SC is this diameter) to a stated 1250 FPS seems to achieve this exact result. The ballistics information provided by Federal has the 100 grain HST round expanding to about half an inch at 1250 FPS, and the Gold Dot performing similarly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible Future Developments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

New rounds are always exciting, especially when they're backed by major players like Vista Outdoors and Smith & Wesson. You can really let your imagination run wild thinking about what other manufacturers might come up with. For example, the 30 Super Carry might be small enough that you could squeeze 8 of them into the cylinder of a Ruger GP100, assuming the gun uses moon clips. The +2 capacity for semi-autos has some tantalizing opportunities as well. Imagine a 1911-pattern gun built on the CCO size - an Officer Frame with a Commander slide, but with 10 rounds on board. Or a 12+1 Glock 48 that doesn't need after-market magazines? The possibilities are endless and exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless, we will have reviews coming soon on the new guns chambered in the new 30 Super Carry round! Make sure to check back for updates on developments on this new cartridge and the guns chambered for it.<\/p>\n","post_title":"30 Super Carry: Federal Introduces New Round for Personal Protection","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/06\/30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124054,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-08-26 11:01:29","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-26 15:01:29","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition just dropped its latest product, one already creating buzz in the sporting clays community. Federal High Over All (HOA) brings a high-end plastic shotshell load<\/a> built for competition needs. A soft launch already put the shells in competitor hands a multiple regional and national shooting events. Let the buzz commence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal High Over All Shotshells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We are excited to build on the great momentum of this new product line. Competition shooters have been asking for a new competition load from Federal\u2014and we\u2019ve delivered with the best ever,\" said Jason Vanderbrink, Federal Ammunition\u2019s President. \"Top shoots across the country have been buzzing about our new HOA product and we look forward to rolling it out over the next months leading up to the National Sporting Clays Tournament in Texas.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal HOA features a hard, high-antimony lead payload. Its exclusive one-piece Podium wad produces consistent patterns, according to Federal. Meanwhile, the solid brass head and tapered, one-piece hull help enable easier reloading. The line brings 16 12-gauge, 2 3\/4-inch offerings in a wide range of payloads, velocities, dram and shot sizes. Whether for trap, skeet or sporting clays, Federal HOA brings a load for most any pursuit. Federal also plans to introduce sub-gauge offerings in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shooters can get an up-close look at the new HOA load at the upcoming Minnesota HoA State Championship Shoot. It takes place at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake, Minn., Aug. 27-29. Several Federal engineers, ambassadors and shooters will attend to showcase the new product. Team Federal shooters Derrick Mein, Janet McDougal, Cameron Hicks, Curt Halbakken and Gregg Wolf will compete in the match. For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal High Over All: New Shotshell Load Built for Competition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-high-over-all","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/08\/26\/federal-high-over-all\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124204,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-29 11:59:52","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-29 15:59:52","post_content":"\n

Team USA's Kayle Browning engineered a massive comeback to take the silver medal in Trap at the Tokyo Olympics Wednesday. Browning defied the odds after missing three of her first four shots, catching fire with 19 consecutive clays broken to ascend to the medal podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Kayle Browning Wins Silver Medal in Trap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Arkansas native comes from with a shooting pedigree. Her father, Tommy Lynn Browning, owns a national sporting clays championship. The Olympian leaned on her dad's unique fatherly advise when the going got tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe kept telling me, \u2018Even if you miss, even if you\u2019re behind, never give up. Keep fighting till that last shot and whatever\u2019s meant to happen will happen, so just give it your best shot,\u2019\u201d she said, reported Team USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s told me that my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR6nmRmC5kb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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30 Super Carry Terminal Ballistics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This is the part that you all have been waiting for, and unfortunately until we get our gun reviews up shortly, all we have to rely on is the data provided by Federal. But boy is it good data. In many ways, this round feels like a semi-auto version of the 327 Federal Magnum<\/a>. If you recall, the 327 Fed Mag was created to emulate 357 Magnum ballistics but with a 6th round on board in small revolvers. Fast forward, and the 30 Super Carry emulates 9mm ballistics, but with 2 more rounds on board than you'd get in a similarly sized 9mm pistol. The Shield EZ 9mm holds 8+1, the new 30SC Shield EZ comes in at 10+1. The Nighthawks will hold 12+1 in a single stack magazine, and that honestly seems pretty cool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trend in ballistics has been towards making rounds that meet the FBI standards: 12-16 inches of penetration with good expansion after defeating 4 layer denim. Pushing a .312 diameter bullet (the 30SC is this diameter) to a stated 1250 FPS seems to achieve this exact result. The ballistics information provided by Federal has the 100 grain HST round expanding to about half an inch at 1250 FPS, and the Gold Dot performing similarly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible Future Developments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

New rounds are always exciting, especially when they're backed by major players like Vista Outdoors and Smith & Wesson. You can really let your imagination run wild thinking about what other manufacturers might come up with. For example, the 30 Super Carry might be small enough that you could squeeze 8 of them into the cylinder of a Ruger GP100, assuming the gun uses moon clips. The +2 capacity for semi-autos has some tantalizing opportunities as well. Imagine a 1911-pattern gun built on the CCO size - an Officer Frame with a Commander slide, but with 10 rounds on board. Or a 12+1 Glock 48 that doesn't need after-market magazines? The possibilities are endless and exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless, we will have reviews coming soon on the new guns chambered in the new 30 Super Carry round! Make sure to check back for updates on developments on this new cartridge and the guns chambered for it.<\/p>\n","post_title":"30 Super Carry: Federal Introduces New Round for Personal Protection","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/06\/30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124054,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-08-26 11:01:29","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-26 15:01:29","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition just dropped its latest product, one already creating buzz in the sporting clays community. Federal High Over All (HOA) brings a high-end plastic shotshell load<\/a> built for competition needs. A soft launch already put the shells in competitor hands a multiple regional and national shooting events. Let the buzz commence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal High Over All Shotshells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We are excited to build on the great momentum of this new product line. Competition shooters have been asking for a new competition load from Federal\u2014and we\u2019ve delivered with the best ever,\" said Jason Vanderbrink, Federal Ammunition\u2019s President. \"Top shoots across the country have been buzzing about our new HOA product and we look forward to rolling it out over the next months leading up to the National Sporting Clays Tournament in Texas.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal HOA features a hard, high-antimony lead payload. Its exclusive one-piece Podium wad produces consistent patterns, according to Federal. Meanwhile, the solid brass head and tapered, one-piece hull help enable easier reloading. The line brings 16 12-gauge, 2 3\/4-inch offerings in a wide range of payloads, velocities, dram and shot sizes. Whether for trap, skeet or sporting clays, Federal HOA brings a load for most any pursuit. Federal also plans to introduce sub-gauge offerings in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shooters can get an up-close look at the new HOA load at the upcoming Minnesota HoA State Championship Shoot. It takes place at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake, Minn., Aug. 27-29. Several Federal engineers, ambassadors and shooters will attend to showcase the new product. Team Federal shooters Derrick Mein, Janet McDougal, Cameron Hicks, Curt Halbakken and Gregg Wolf will compete in the match. For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal High Over All: New Shotshell Load Built for Competition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-high-over-all","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/08\/26\/federal-high-over-all\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124204,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-29 11:59:52","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-29 15:59:52","post_content":"\n

Team USA's Kayle Browning engineered a massive comeback to take the silver medal in Trap at the Tokyo Olympics Wednesday. Browning defied the odds after missing three of her first four shots, catching fire with 19 consecutive clays broken to ascend to the medal podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Kayle Browning Wins Silver Medal in Trap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Arkansas native comes from with a shooting pedigree. Her father, Tommy Lynn Browning, owns a national sporting clays championship. The Olympian leaned on her dad's unique fatherly advise when the going got tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe kept telling me, \u2018Even if you miss, even if you\u2019re behind, never give up. Keep fighting till that last shot and whatever\u2019s meant to happen will happen, so just give it your best shot,\u2019\u201d she said, reported Team USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s told me that my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR6nmRmC5kb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yes. Initially, Smith & Wesson launches its lineup with a Shield EZ chambered in 30 Super Carry. According to Federal's launch announcement, a full size M&P is following soon. Additionally, Nighthawk Custom<\/a> is prepping a 1911 for launch, also chambered in the 30 caliber round. The best news is that because these are already extant firearms platforms, there are already plenty of holsters available if you want to try out a new carry gun. We have reviews in process on the new guns as we speak, so make sure to watch these pages for more information about the new guns chambered for the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Nighthawk<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

30 Super Carry Terminal Ballistics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This is the part that you all have been waiting for, and unfortunately until we get our gun reviews up shortly, all we have to rely on is the data provided by Federal. But boy is it good data. In many ways, this round feels like a semi-auto version of the 327 Federal Magnum<\/a>. If you recall, the 327 Fed Mag was created to emulate 357 Magnum ballistics but with a 6th round on board in small revolvers. Fast forward, and the 30 Super Carry emulates 9mm ballistics, but with 2 more rounds on board than you'd get in a similarly sized 9mm pistol. The Shield EZ 9mm holds 8+1, the new 30SC Shield EZ comes in at 10+1. The Nighthawks will hold 12+1 in a single stack magazine, and that honestly seems pretty cool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trend in ballistics has been towards making rounds that meet the FBI standards: 12-16 inches of penetration with good expansion after defeating 4 layer denim. Pushing a .312 diameter bullet (the 30SC is this diameter) to a stated 1250 FPS seems to achieve this exact result. The ballistics information provided by Federal has the 100 grain HST round expanding to about half an inch at 1250 FPS, and the Gold Dot performing similarly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible Future Developments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

New rounds are always exciting, especially when they're backed by major players like Vista Outdoors and Smith & Wesson. You can really let your imagination run wild thinking about what other manufacturers might come up with. For example, the 30 Super Carry might be small enough that you could squeeze 8 of them into the cylinder of a Ruger GP100, assuming the gun uses moon clips. The +2 capacity for semi-autos has some tantalizing opportunities as well. Imagine a 1911-pattern gun built on the CCO size - an Officer Frame with a Commander slide, but with 10 rounds on board. Or a 12+1 Glock 48 that doesn't need after-market magazines? The possibilities are endless and exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless, we will have reviews coming soon on the new guns chambered in the new 30 Super Carry round! Make sure to check back for updates on developments on this new cartridge and the guns chambered for it.<\/p>\n","post_title":"30 Super Carry: Federal Introduces New Round for Personal Protection","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/06\/30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124054,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-08-26 11:01:29","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-26 15:01:29","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition just dropped its latest product, one already creating buzz in the sporting clays community. Federal High Over All (HOA) brings a high-end plastic shotshell load<\/a> built for competition needs. A soft launch already put the shells in competitor hands a multiple regional and national shooting events. Let the buzz commence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal High Over All Shotshells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We are excited to build on the great momentum of this new product line. Competition shooters have been asking for a new competition load from Federal\u2014and we\u2019ve delivered with the best ever,\" said Jason Vanderbrink, Federal Ammunition\u2019s President. \"Top shoots across the country have been buzzing about our new HOA product and we look forward to rolling it out over the next months leading up to the National Sporting Clays Tournament in Texas.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal HOA features a hard, high-antimony lead payload. Its exclusive one-piece Podium wad produces consistent patterns, according to Federal. Meanwhile, the solid brass head and tapered, one-piece hull help enable easier reloading. The line brings 16 12-gauge, 2 3\/4-inch offerings in a wide range of payloads, velocities, dram and shot sizes. Whether for trap, skeet or sporting clays, Federal HOA brings a load for most any pursuit. Federal also plans to introduce sub-gauge offerings in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shooters can get an up-close look at the new HOA load at the upcoming Minnesota HoA State Championship Shoot. It takes place at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake, Minn., Aug. 27-29. Several Federal engineers, ambassadors and shooters will attend to showcase the new product. Team Federal shooters Derrick Mein, Janet McDougal, Cameron Hicks, Curt Halbakken and Gregg Wolf will compete in the match. For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal High Over All: New Shotshell Load Built for Competition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-high-over-all","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/08\/26\/federal-high-over-all\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124204,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-29 11:59:52","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-29 15:59:52","post_content":"\n

Team USA's Kayle Browning engineered a massive comeback to take the silver medal in Trap at the Tokyo Olympics Wednesday. Browning defied the odds after missing three of her first four shots, catching fire with 19 consecutive clays broken to ascend to the medal podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Kayle Browning Wins Silver Medal in Trap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Arkansas native comes from with a shooting pedigree. Her father, Tommy Lynn Browning, owns a national sporting clays championship. The Olympian leaned on her dad's unique fatherly advise when the going got tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe kept telling me, \u2018Even if you miss, even if you\u2019re behind, never give up. Keep fighting till that last shot and whatever\u2019s meant to happen will happen, so just give it your best shot,\u2019\u201d she said, reported Team USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s told me that my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR6nmRmC5kb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Are There Guns Available?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes. Initially, Smith & Wesson launches its lineup with a Shield EZ chambered in 30 Super Carry. According to Federal's launch announcement, a full size M&P is following soon. Additionally, Nighthawk Custom<\/a> is prepping a 1911 for launch, also chambered in the 30 caliber round. The best news is that because these are already extant firearms platforms, there are already plenty of holsters available if you want to try out a new carry gun. We have reviews in process on the new guns as we speak, so make sure to watch these pages for more information about the new guns chambered for the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Nighthawk<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

30 Super Carry Terminal Ballistics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This is the part that you all have been waiting for, and unfortunately until we get our gun reviews up shortly, all we have to rely on is the data provided by Federal. But boy is it good data. In many ways, this round feels like a semi-auto version of the 327 Federal Magnum<\/a>. If you recall, the 327 Fed Mag was created to emulate 357 Magnum ballistics but with a 6th round on board in small revolvers. Fast forward, and the 30 Super Carry emulates 9mm ballistics, but with 2 more rounds on board than you'd get in a similarly sized 9mm pistol. The Shield EZ 9mm holds 8+1, the new 30SC Shield EZ comes in at 10+1. The Nighthawks will hold 12+1 in a single stack magazine, and that honestly seems pretty cool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trend in ballistics has been towards making rounds that meet the FBI standards: 12-16 inches of penetration with good expansion after defeating 4 layer denim. Pushing a .312 diameter bullet (the 30SC is this diameter) to a stated 1250 FPS seems to achieve this exact result. The ballistics information provided by Federal has the 100 grain HST round expanding to about half an inch at 1250 FPS, and the Gold Dot performing similarly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible Future Developments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

New rounds are always exciting, especially when they're backed by major players like Vista Outdoors and Smith & Wesson. You can really let your imagination run wild thinking about what other manufacturers might come up with. For example, the 30 Super Carry might be small enough that you could squeeze 8 of them into the cylinder of a Ruger GP100, assuming the gun uses moon clips. The +2 capacity for semi-autos has some tantalizing opportunities as well. Imagine a 1911-pattern gun built on the CCO size - an Officer Frame with a Commander slide, but with 10 rounds on board. Or a 12+1 Glock 48 that doesn't need after-market magazines? The possibilities are endless and exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless, we will have reviews coming soon on the new guns chambered in the new 30 Super Carry round! Make sure to check back for updates on developments on this new cartridge and the guns chambered for it.<\/p>\n","post_title":"30 Super Carry: Federal Introduces New Round for Personal Protection","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/06\/30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124054,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-08-26 11:01:29","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-26 15:01:29","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition just dropped its latest product, one already creating buzz in the sporting clays community. Federal High Over All (HOA) brings a high-end plastic shotshell load<\/a> built for competition needs. A soft launch already put the shells in competitor hands a multiple regional and national shooting events. Let the buzz commence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal High Over All Shotshells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We are excited to build on the great momentum of this new product line. Competition shooters have been asking for a new competition load from Federal\u2014and we\u2019ve delivered with the best ever,\" said Jason Vanderbrink, Federal Ammunition\u2019s President. \"Top shoots across the country have been buzzing about our new HOA product and we look forward to rolling it out over the next months leading up to the National Sporting Clays Tournament in Texas.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal HOA features a hard, high-antimony lead payload. Its exclusive one-piece Podium wad produces consistent patterns, according to Federal. Meanwhile, the solid brass head and tapered, one-piece hull help enable easier reloading. The line brings 16 12-gauge, 2 3\/4-inch offerings in a wide range of payloads, velocities, dram and shot sizes. Whether for trap, skeet or sporting clays, Federal HOA brings a load for most any pursuit. Federal also plans to introduce sub-gauge offerings in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shooters can get an up-close look at the new HOA load at the upcoming Minnesota HoA State Championship Shoot. It takes place at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake, Minn., Aug. 27-29. Several Federal engineers, ambassadors and shooters will attend to showcase the new product. Team Federal shooters Derrick Mein, Janet McDougal, Cameron Hicks, Curt Halbakken and Gregg Wolf will compete in the match. For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal High Over All: New Shotshell Load Built for Competition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-high-over-all","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/08\/26\/federal-high-over-all\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124204,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-29 11:59:52","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-29 15:59:52","post_content":"\n

Team USA's Kayle Browning engineered a massive comeback to take the silver medal in Trap at the Tokyo Olympics Wednesday. Browning defied the odds after missing three of her first four shots, catching fire with 19 consecutive clays broken to ascend to the medal podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Kayle Browning Wins Silver Medal in Trap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Arkansas native comes from with a shooting pedigree. Her father, Tommy Lynn Browning, owns a national sporting clays championship. The Olympian leaned on her dad's unique fatherly advise when the going got tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe kept telling me, \u2018Even if you miss, even if you\u2019re behind, never give up. Keep fighting till that last shot and whatever\u2019s meant to happen will happen, so just give it your best shot,\u2019\u201d she said, reported Team USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s told me that my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR6nmRmC5kb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Right off the bat, all of the Vista Outdoor brands are launching support for the new round. Federal Premium offers two loads, a 100 grain hollow point with their HST bullet design, and a 100 grain FMJ. Remington will launch two loads for the new round as well. The first is a 100 grain FMJ on their UMC line. Secondly, Remington offers a 100 grain JHP as part of their revitalized HTP (High Terminal Performance) rounds. Speer has a 115 grain Gold Dot JHP to contribute, and CCI pairs that with a ballistically match 115 grain FMJ on their Blazer Brass line. For more information check out Federal's page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are There Guns Available?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes. Initially, Smith & Wesson launches its lineup with a Shield EZ chambered in 30 Super Carry. According to Federal's launch announcement, a full size M&P is following soon. Additionally, Nighthawk Custom<\/a> is prepping a 1911 for launch, also chambered in the 30 caliber round. The best news is that because these are already extant firearms platforms, there are already plenty of holsters available if you want to try out a new carry gun. We have reviews in process on the new guns as we speak, so make sure to watch these pages for more information about the new guns chambered for the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Nighthawk<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

30 Super Carry Terminal Ballistics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This is the part that you all have been waiting for, and unfortunately until we get our gun reviews up shortly, all we have to rely on is the data provided by Federal. But boy is it good data. In many ways, this round feels like a semi-auto version of the 327 Federal Magnum<\/a>. If you recall, the 327 Fed Mag was created to emulate 357 Magnum ballistics but with a 6th round on board in small revolvers. Fast forward, and the 30 Super Carry emulates 9mm ballistics, but with 2 more rounds on board than you'd get in a similarly sized 9mm pistol. The Shield EZ 9mm holds 8+1, the new 30SC Shield EZ comes in at 10+1. The Nighthawks will hold 12+1 in a single stack magazine, and that honestly seems pretty cool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trend in ballistics has been towards making rounds that meet the FBI standards: 12-16 inches of penetration with good expansion after defeating 4 layer denim. Pushing a .312 diameter bullet (the 30SC is this diameter) to a stated 1250 FPS seems to achieve this exact result. The ballistics information provided by Federal has the 100 grain HST round expanding to about half an inch at 1250 FPS, and the Gold Dot performing similarly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible Future Developments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

New rounds are always exciting, especially when they're backed by major players like Vista Outdoors and Smith & Wesson. You can really let your imagination run wild thinking about what other manufacturers might come up with. For example, the 30 Super Carry might be small enough that you could squeeze 8 of them into the cylinder of a Ruger GP100, assuming the gun uses moon clips. The +2 capacity for semi-autos has some tantalizing opportunities as well. Imagine a 1911-pattern gun built on the CCO size - an Officer Frame with a Commander slide, but with 10 rounds on board. Or a 12+1 Glock 48 that doesn't need after-market magazines? The possibilities are endless and exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless, we will have reviews coming soon on the new guns chambered in the new 30 Super Carry round! Make sure to check back for updates on developments on this new cartridge and the guns chambered for it.<\/p>\n","post_title":"30 Super Carry: Federal Introduces New Round for Personal Protection","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/06\/30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124054,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-08-26 11:01:29","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-26 15:01:29","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition just dropped its latest product, one already creating buzz in the sporting clays community. Federal High Over All (HOA) brings a high-end plastic shotshell load<\/a> built for competition needs. A soft launch already put the shells in competitor hands a multiple regional and national shooting events. Let the buzz commence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal High Over All Shotshells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We are excited to build on the great momentum of this new product line. Competition shooters have been asking for a new competition load from Federal\u2014and we\u2019ve delivered with the best ever,\" said Jason Vanderbrink, Federal Ammunition\u2019s President. \"Top shoots across the country have been buzzing about our new HOA product and we look forward to rolling it out over the next months leading up to the National Sporting Clays Tournament in Texas.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal HOA features a hard, high-antimony lead payload. Its exclusive one-piece Podium wad produces consistent patterns, according to Federal. Meanwhile, the solid brass head and tapered, one-piece hull help enable easier reloading. The line brings 16 12-gauge, 2 3\/4-inch offerings in a wide range of payloads, velocities, dram and shot sizes. Whether for trap, skeet or sporting clays, Federal HOA brings a load for most any pursuit. Federal also plans to introduce sub-gauge offerings in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shooters can get an up-close look at the new HOA load at the upcoming Minnesota HoA State Championship Shoot. It takes place at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake, Minn., Aug. 27-29. Several Federal engineers, ambassadors and shooters will attend to showcase the new product. Team Federal shooters Derrick Mein, Janet McDougal, Cameron Hicks, Curt Halbakken and Gregg Wolf will compete in the match. For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal High Over All: New Shotshell Load Built for Competition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-high-over-all","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/08\/26\/federal-high-over-all\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124204,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-29 11:59:52","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-29 15:59:52","post_content":"\n

Team USA's Kayle Browning engineered a massive comeback to take the silver medal in Trap at the Tokyo Olympics Wednesday. Browning defied the odds after missing three of her first four shots, catching fire with 19 consecutive clays broken to ascend to the medal podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Kayle Browning Wins Silver Medal in Trap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Arkansas native comes from with a shooting pedigree. Her father, Tommy Lynn Browning, owns a national sporting clays championship. The Olympian leaned on her dad's unique fatherly advise when the going got tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe kept telling me, \u2018Even if you miss, even if you\u2019re behind, never give up. Keep fighting till that last shot and whatever\u2019s meant to happen will happen, so just give it your best shot,\u2019\u201d she said, reported Team USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s told me that my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR6nmRmC5kb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Who is Making 30 Super Carry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Right off the bat, all of the Vista Outdoor brands are launching support for the new round. Federal Premium offers two loads, a 100 grain hollow point with their HST bullet design, and a 100 grain FMJ. Remington will launch two loads for the new round as well. The first is a 100 grain FMJ on their UMC line. Secondly, Remington offers a 100 grain JHP as part of their revitalized HTP (High Terminal Performance) rounds. Speer has a 115 grain Gold Dot JHP to contribute, and CCI pairs that with a ballistically match 115 grain FMJ on their Blazer Brass line. For more information check out Federal's page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are There Guns Available?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes. Initially, Smith & Wesson launches its lineup with a Shield EZ chambered in 30 Super Carry. According to Federal's launch announcement, a full size M&P is following soon. Additionally, Nighthawk Custom<\/a> is prepping a 1911 for launch, also chambered in the 30 caliber round. The best news is that because these are already extant firearms platforms, there are already plenty of holsters available if you want to try out a new carry gun. We have reviews in process on the new guns as we speak, so make sure to watch these pages for more information about the new guns chambered for the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Nighthawk<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

30 Super Carry Terminal Ballistics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This is the part that you all have been waiting for, and unfortunately until we get our gun reviews up shortly, all we have to rely on is the data provided by Federal. But boy is it good data. In many ways, this round feels like a semi-auto version of the 327 Federal Magnum<\/a>. If you recall, the 327 Fed Mag was created to emulate 357 Magnum ballistics but with a 6th round on board in small revolvers. Fast forward, and the 30 Super Carry emulates 9mm ballistics, but with 2 more rounds on board than you'd get in a similarly sized 9mm pistol. The Shield EZ 9mm holds 8+1, the new 30SC Shield EZ comes in at 10+1. The Nighthawks will hold 12+1 in a single stack magazine, and that honestly seems pretty cool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trend in ballistics has been towards making rounds that meet the FBI standards: 12-16 inches of penetration with good expansion after defeating 4 layer denim. Pushing a .312 diameter bullet (the 30SC is this diameter) to a stated 1250 FPS seems to achieve this exact result. The ballistics information provided by Federal has the 100 grain HST round expanding to about half an inch at 1250 FPS, and the Gold Dot performing similarly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible Future Developments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

New rounds are always exciting, especially when they're backed by major players like Vista Outdoors and Smith & Wesson. You can really let your imagination run wild thinking about what other manufacturers might come up with. For example, the 30 Super Carry might be small enough that you could squeeze 8 of them into the cylinder of a Ruger GP100, assuming the gun uses moon clips. The +2 capacity for semi-autos has some tantalizing opportunities as well. Imagine a 1911-pattern gun built on the CCO size - an Officer Frame with a Commander slide, but with 10 rounds on board. Or a 12+1 Glock 48 that doesn't need after-market magazines? The possibilities are endless and exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless, we will have reviews coming soon on the new guns chambered in the new 30 Super Carry round! Make sure to check back for updates on developments on this new cartridge and the guns chambered for it.<\/p>\n","post_title":"30 Super Carry: Federal Introduces New Round for Personal Protection","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/06\/30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124054,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-08-26 11:01:29","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-26 15:01:29","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition just dropped its latest product, one already creating buzz in the sporting clays community. Federal High Over All (HOA) brings a high-end plastic shotshell load<\/a> built for competition needs. A soft launch already put the shells in competitor hands a multiple regional and national shooting events. Let the buzz commence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal High Over All Shotshells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We are excited to build on the great momentum of this new product line. Competition shooters have been asking for a new competition load from Federal\u2014and we\u2019ve delivered with the best ever,\" said Jason Vanderbrink, Federal Ammunition\u2019s President. \"Top shoots across the country have been buzzing about our new HOA product and we look forward to rolling it out over the next months leading up to the National Sporting Clays Tournament in Texas.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal HOA features a hard, high-antimony lead payload. Its exclusive one-piece Podium wad produces consistent patterns, according to Federal. Meanwhile, the solid brass head and tapered, one-piece hull help enable easier reloading. The line brings 16 12-gauge, 2 3\/4-inch offerings in a wide range of payloads, velocities, dram and shot sizes. Whether for trap, skeet or sporting clays, Federal HOA brings a load for most any pursuit. Federal also plans to introduce sub-gauge offerings in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shooters can get an up-close look at the new HOA load at the upcoming Minnesota HoA State Championship Shoot. It takes place at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake, Minn., Aug. 27-29. Several Federal engineers, ambassadors and shooters will attend to showcase the new product. Team Federal shooters Derrick Mein, Janet McDougal, Cameron Hicks, Curt Halbakken and Gregg Wolf will compete in the match. For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal High Over All: New Shotshell Load Built for Competition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-high-over-all","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/08\/26\/federal-high-over-all\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124204,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-29 11:59:52","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-29 15:59:52","post_content":"\n

Team USA's Kayle Browning engineered a massive comeback to take the silver medal in Trap at the Tokyo Olympics Wednesday. Browning defied the odds after missing three of her first four shots, catching fire with 19 consecutive clays broken to ascend to the medal podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Kayle Browning Wins Silver Medal in Trap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Arkansas native comes from with a shooting pedigree. Her father, Tommy Lynn Browning, owns a national sporting clays championship. The Olympian leaned on her dad's unique fatherly advise when the going got tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe kept telling me, \u2018Even if you miss, even if you\u2019re behind, never give up. Keep fighting till that last shot and whatever\u2019s meant to happen will happen, so just give it your best shot,\u2019\u201d she said, reported Team USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s told me that my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR6nmRmC5kb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Federal Premium kicked off the pre-SHOT Show announcements with a new cartridge, the 30 Super Carry. Designed to exceed the ballistics of a .380 ACP while holding more rounds than a 9mm, the 30 Super Carry launches with guns available and several types of ammo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Who is Making 30 Super Carry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Right off the bat, all of the Vista Outdoor brands are launching support for the new round. Federal Premium offers two loads, a 100 grain hollow point with their HST bullet design, and a 100 grain FMJ. Remington will launch two loads for the new round as well. The first is a 100 grain FMJ on their UMC line. Secondly, Remington offers a 100 grain JHP as part of their revitalized HTP (High Terminal Performance) rounds. Speer has a 115 grain Gold Dot JHP to contribute, and CCI pairs that with a ballistically match 115 grain FMJ on their Blazer Brass line. For more information check out Federal's page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are There Guns Available?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes. Initially, Smith & Wesson launches its lineup with a Shield EZ chambered in 30 Super Carry. According to Federal's launch announcement, a full size M&P is following soon. Additionally, Nighthawk Custom<\/a> is prepping a 1911 for launch, also chambered in the 30 caliber round. The best news is that because these are already extant firearms platforms, there are already plenty of holsters available if you want to try out a new carry gun. We have reviews in process on the new guns as we speak, so make sure to watch these pages for more information about the new guns chambered for the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Nighthawk<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

30 Super Carry Terminal Ballistics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This is the part that you all have been waiting for, and unfortunately until we get our gun reviews up shortly, all we have to rely on is the data provided by Federal. But boy is it good data. In many ways, this round feels like a semi-auto version of the 327 Federal Magnum<\/a>. If you recall, the 327 Fed Mag was created to emulate 357 Magnum ballistics but with a 6th round on board in small revolvers. Fast forward, and the 30 Super Carry emulates 9mm ballistics, but with 2 more rounds on board than you'd get in a similarly sized 9mm pistol. The Shield EZ 9mm holds 8+1, the new 30SC Shield EZ comes in at 10+1. The Nighthawks will hold 12+1 in a single stack magazine, and that honestly seems pretty cool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trend in ballistics has been towards making rounds that meet the FBI standards: 12-16 inches of penetration with good expansion after defeating 4 layer denim. Pushing a .312 diameter bullet (the 30SC is this diameter) to a stated 1250 FPS seems to achieve this exact result. The ballistics information provided by Federal has the 100 grain HST round expanding to about half an inch at 1250 FPS, and the Gold Dot performing similarly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible Future Developments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

New rounds are always exciting, especially when they're backed by major players like Vista Outdoors and Smith & Wesson. You can really let your imagination run wild thinking about what other manufacturers might come up with. For example, the 30 Super Carry might be small enough that you could squeeze 8 of them into the cylinder of a Ruger GP100, assuming the gun uses moon clips. The +2 capacity for semi-autos has some tantalizing opportunities as well. Imagine a 1911-pattern gun built on the CCO size - an Officer Frame with a Commander slide, but with 10 rounds on board. Or a 12+1 Glock 48 that doesn't need after-market magazines? The possibilities are endless and exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless, we will have reviews coming soon on the new guns chambered in the new 30 Super Carry round! Make sure to check back for updates on developments on this new cartridge and the guns chambered for it.<\/p>\n","post_title":"30 Super Carry: Federal Introduces New Round for Personal Protection","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/06\/30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124054,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-08-26 11:01:29","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-26 15:01:29","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition just dropped its latest product, one already creating buzz in the sporting clays community. Federal High Over All (HOA) brings a high-end plastic shotshell load<\/a> built for competition needs. A soft launch already put the shells in competitor hands a multiple regional and national shooting events. Let the buzz commence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal High Over All Shotshells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We are excited to build on the great momentum of this new product line. Competition shooters have been asking for a new competition load from Federal\u2014and we\u2019ve delivered with the best ever,\" said Jason Vanderbrink, Federal Ammunition\u2019s President. \"Top shoots across the country have been buzzing about our new HOA product and we look forward to rolling it out over the next months leading up to the National Sporting Clays Tournament in Texas.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal HOA features a hard, high-antimony lead payload. Its exclusive one-piece Podium wad produces consistent patterns, according to Federal. Meanwhile, the solid brass head and tapered, one-piece hull help enable easier reloading. The line brings 16 12-gauge, 2 3\/4-inch offerings in a wide range of payloads, velocities, dram and shot sizes. Whether for trap, skeet or sporting clays, Federal HOA brings a load for most any pursuit. Federal also plans to introduce sub-gauge offerings in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shooters can get an up-close look at the new HOA load at the upcoming Minnesota HoA State Championship Shoot. It takes place at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake, Minn., Aug. 27-29. Several Federal engineers, ambassadors and shooters will attend to showcase the new product. Team Federal shooters Derrick Mein, Janet McDougal, Cameron Hicks, Curt Halbakken and Gregg Wolf will compete in the match. For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal High Over All: New Shotshell Load Built for Competition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-high-over-all","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/08\/26\/federal-high-over-all\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124204,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-29 11:59:52","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-29 15:59:52","post_content":"\n

Team USA's Kayle Browning engineered a massive comeback to take the silver medal in Trap at the Tokyo Olympics Wednesday. Browning defied the odds after missing three of her first four shots, catching fire with 19 consecutive clays broken to ascend to the medal podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Kayle Browning Wins Silver Medal in Trap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Arkansas native comes from with a shooting pedigree. Her father, Tommy Lynn Browning, owns a national sporting clays championship. The Olympian leaned on her dad's unique fatherly advise when the going got tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe kept telling me, \u2018Even if you miss, even if you\u2019re behind, never give up. Keep fighting till that last shot and whatever\u2019s meant to happen will happen, so just give it your best shot,\u2019\u201d she said, reported Team USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s told me that my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR6nmRmC5kb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe are excited to build the FBI the best bullets on the market for both duty and training,\u201d said David Leis, Federal and Speer\u2019s Vice President of Law Enforcement, Government and International Sales.\u00a0 \u201cThis is a win for our engineering team as the FBI will be utilizing\u00a0 new as well as refined bullet technology in their firearms for both service and training.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"FBI Training Ammunition Contract Awarded to Federal and Speer","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fbi-training-ammunition","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:31","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/07\/fbi-training-ammunition\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123428,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-06 12:47:05","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-06 17:47:05","post_content":"\n

Federal Premium kicked off the pre-SHOT Show announcements with a new cartridge, the 30 Super Carry. Designed to exceed the ballistics of a .380 ACP while holding more rounds than a 9mm, the 30 Super Carry launches with guns available and several types of ammo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Who is Making 30 Super Carry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Right off the bat, all of the Vista Outdoor brands are launching support for the new round. Federal Premium offers two loads, a 100 grain hollow point with their HST bullet design, and a 100 grain FMJ. Remington will launch two loads for the new round as well. The first is a 100 grain FMJ on their UMC line. Secondly, Remington offers a 100 grain JHP as part of their revitalized HTP (High Terminal Performance) rounds. Speer has a 115 grain Gold Dot JHP to contribute, and CCI pairs that with a ballistically match 115 grain FMJ on their Blazer Brass line. For more information check out Federal's page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are There Guns Available?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes. Initially, Smith & Wesson launches its lineup with a Shield EZ chambered in 30 Super Carry. According to Federal's launch announcement, a full size M&P is following soon. Additionally, Nighthawk Custom<\/a> is prepping a 1911 for launch, also chambered in the 30 caliber round. The best news is that because these are already extant firearms platforms, there are already plenty of holsters available if you want to try out a new carry gun. We have reviews in process on the new guns as we speak, so make sure to watch these pages for more information about the new guns chambered for the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Nighthawk<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

30 Super Carry Terminal Ballistics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This is the part that you all have been waiting for, and unfortunately until we get our gun reviews up shortly, all we have to rely on is the data provided by Federal. But boy is it good data. In many ways, this round feels like a semi-auto version of the 327 Federal Magnum<\/a>. If you recall, the 327 Fed Mag was created to emulate 357 Magnum ballistics but with a 6th round on board in small revolvers. Fast forward, and the 30 Super Carry emulates 9mm ballistics, but with 2 more rounds on board than you'd get in a similarly sized 9mm pistol. The Shield EZ 9mm holds 8+1, the new 30SC Shield EZ comes in at 10+1. The Nighthawks will hold 12+1 in a single stack magazine, and that honestly seems pretty cool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trend in ballistics has been towards making rounds that meet the FBI standards: 12-16 inches of penetration with good expansion after defeating 4 layer denim. Pushing a .312 diameter bullet (the 30SC is this diameter) to a stated 1250 FPS seems to achieve this exact result. The ballistics information provided by Federal has the 100 grain HST round expanding to about half an inch at 1250 FPS, and the Gold Dot performing similarly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible Future Developments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

New rounds are always exciting, especially when they're backed by major players like Vista Outdoors and Smith & Wesson. You can really let your imagination run wild thinking about what other manufacturers might come up with. For example, the 30 Super Carry might be small enough that you could squeeze 8 of them into the cylinder of a Ruger GP100, assuming the gun uses moon clips. The +2 capacity for semi-autos has some tantalizing opportunities as well. Imagine a 1911-pattern gun built on the CCO size - an Officer Frame with a Commander slide, but with 10 rounds on board. Or a 12+1 Glock 48 that doesn't need after-market magazines? The possibilities are endless and exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless, we will have reviews coming soon on the new guns chambered in the new 30 Super Carry round! Make sure to check back for updates on developments on this new cartridge and the guns chambered for it.<\/p>\n","post_title":"30 Super Carry: Federal Introduces New Round for Personal Protection","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/06\/30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124054,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-08-26 11:01:29","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-26 15:01:29","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition just dropped its latest product, one already creating buzz in the sporting clays community. Federal High Over All (HOA) brings a high-end plastic shotshell load<\/a> built for competition needs. A soft launch already put the shells in competitor hands a multiple regional and national shooting events. Let the buzz commence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal High Over All Shotshells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We are excited to build on the great momentum of this new product line. Competition shooters have been asking for a new competition load from Federal\u2014and we\u2019ve delivered with the best ever,\" said Jason Vanderbrink, Federal Ammunition\u2019s President. \"Top shoots across the country have been buzzing about our new HOA product and we look forward to rolling it out over the next months leading up to the National Sporting Clays Tournament in Texas.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal HOA features a hard, high-antimony lead payload. Its exclusive one-piece Podium wad produces consistent patterns, according to Federal. Meanwhile, the solid brass head and tapered, one-piece hull help enable easier reloading. The line brings 16 12-gauge, 2 3\/4-inch offerings in a wide range of payloads, velocities, dram and shot sizes. Whether for trap, skeet or sporting clays, Federal HOA brings a load for most any pursuit. Federal also plans to introduce sub-gauge offerings in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shooters can get an up-close look at the new HOA load at the upcoming Minnesota HoA State Championship Shoot. It takes place at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake, Minn., Aug. 27-29. Several Federal engineers, ambassadors and shooters will attend to showcase the new product. Team Federal shooters Derrick Mein, Janet McDougal, Cameron Hicks, Curt Halbakken and Gregg Wolf will compete in the match. For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal High Over All: New Shotshell Load Built for Competition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-high-over-all","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/08\/26\/federal-high-over-all\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124204,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-29 11:59:52","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-29 15:59:52","post_content":"\n

Team USA's Kayle Browning engineered a massive comeback to take the silver medal in Trap at the Tokyo Olympics Wednesday. Browning defied the odds after missing three of her first four shots, catching fire with 19 consecutive clays broken to ascend to the medal podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Kayle Browning Wins Silver Medal in Trap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Arkansas native comes from with a shooting pedigree. Her father, Tommy Lynn Browning, owns a national sporting clays championship. The Olympian leaned on her dad's unique fatherly advise when the going got tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe kept telling me, \u2018Even if you miss, even if you\u2019re behind, never give up. Keep fighting till that last shot and whatever\u2019s meant to happen will happen, so just give it your best shot,\u2019\u201d she said, reported Team USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s told me that my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR6nmRmC5kb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIt is an honor that our brands continue to be selected for use by the most trusted law enforcement agency and value the products we make,\u201d said Federal\u2019s President Jason Vanderbrink. \u201cThe ongoing validation of the technology and performance found in every round of ammunition made by our highly skilled American workforce brings great pride to our company.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are excited to build the FBI the best bullets on the market for both duty and training,\u201d said David Leis, Federal and Speer\u2019s Vice President of Law Enforcement, Government and International Sales.\u00a0 \u201cThis is a win for our engineering team as the FBI will be utilizing\u00a0 new as well as refined bullet technology in their firearms for both service and training.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"FBI Training Ammunition Contract Awarded to Federal and Speer","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fbi-training-ammunition","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:31","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/07\/fbi-training-ammunition\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123428,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-06 12:47:05","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-06 17:47:05","post_content":"\n

Federal Premium kicked off the pre-SHOT Show announcements with a new cartridge, the 30 Super Carry. Designed to exceed the ballistics of a .380 ACP while holding more rounds than a 9mm, the 30 Super Carry launches with guns available and several types of ammo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Who is Making 30 Super Carry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Right off the bat, all of the Vista Outdoor brands are launching support for the new round. Federal Premium offers two loads, a 100 grain hollow point with their HST bullet design, and a 100 grain FMJ. Remington will launch two loads for the new round as well. The first is a 100 grain FMJ on their UMC line. Secondly, Remington offers a 100 grain JHP as part of their revitalized HTP (High Terminal Performance) rounds. Speer has a 115 grain Gold Dot JHP to contribute, and CCI pairs that with a ballistically match 115 grain FMJ on their Blazer Brass line. For more information check out Federal's page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are There Guns Available?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes. Initially, Smith & Wesson launches its lineup with a Shield EZ chambered in 30 Super Carry. According to Federal's launch announcement, a full size M&P is following soon. Additionally, Nighthawk Custom<\/a> is prepping a 1911 for launch, also chambered in the 30 caliber round. The best news is that because these are already extant firearms platforms, there are already plenty of holsters available if you want to try out a new carry gun. We have reviews in process on the new guns as we speak, so make sure to watch these pages for more information about the new guns chambered for the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Nighthawk<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

30 Super Carry Terminal Ballistics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This is the part that you all have been waiting for, and unfortunately until we get our gun reviews up shortly, all we have to rely on is the data provided by Federal. But boy is it good data. In many ways, this round feels like a semi-auto version of the 327 Federal Magnum<\/a>. If you recall, the 327 Fed Mag was created to emulate 357 Magnum ballistics but with a 6th round on board in small revolvers. Fast forward, and the 30 Super Carry emulates 9mm ballistics, but with 2 more rounds on board than you'd get in a similarly sized 9mm pistol. The Shield EZ 9mm holds 8+1, the new 30SC Shield EZ comes in at 10+1. The Nighthawks will hold 12+1 in a single stack magazine, and that honestly seems pretty cool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trend in ballistics has been towards making rounds that meet the FBI standards: 12-16 inches of penetration with good expansion after defeating 4 layer denim. Pushing a .312 diameter bullet (the 30SC is this diameter) to a stated 1250 FPS seems to achieve this exact result. The ballistics information provided by Federal has the 100 grain HST round expanding to about half an inch at 1250 FPS, and the Gold Dot performing similarly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible Future Developments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

New rounds are always exciting, especially when they're backed by major players like Vista Outdoors and Smith & Wesson. You can really let your imagination run wild thinking about what other manufacturers might come up with. For example, the 30 Super Carry might be small enough that you could squeeze 8 of them into the cylinder of a Ruger GP100, assuming the gun uses moon clips. The +2 capacity for semi-autos has some tantalizing opportunities as well. Imagine a 1911-pattern gun built on the CCO size - an Officer Frame with a Commander slide, but with 10 rounds on board. Or a 12+1 Glock 48 that doesn't need after-market magazines? The possibilities are endless and exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless, we will have reviews coming soon on the new guns chambered in the new 30 Super Carry round! Make sure to check back for updates on developments on this new cartridge and the guns chambered for it.<\/p>\n","post_title":"30 Super Carry: Federal Introduces New Round for Personal Protection","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/06\/30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124054,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-08-26 11:01:29","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-26 15:01:29","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition just dropped its latest product, one already creating buzz in the sporting clays community. Federal High Over All (HOA) brings a high-end plastic shotshell load<\/a> built for competition needs. A soft launch already put the shells in competitor hands a multiple regional and national shooting events. Let the buzz commence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal High Over All Shotshells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We are excited to build on the great momentum of this new product line. Competition shooters have been asking for a new competition load from Federal\u2014and we\u2019ve delivered with the best ever,\" said Jason Vanderbrink, Federal Ammunition\u2019s President. \"Top shoots across the country have been buzzing about our new HOA product and we look forward to rolling it out over the next months leading up to the National Sporting Clays Tournament in Texas.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal HOA features a hard, high-antimony lead payload. Its exclusive one-piece Podium wad produces consistent patterns, according to Federal. Meanwhile, the solid brass head and tapered, one-piece hull help enable easier reloading. The line brings 16 12-gauge, 2 3\/4-inch offerings in a wide range of payloads, velocities, dram and shot sizes. Whether for trap, skeet or sporting clays, Federal HOA brings a load for most any pursuit. Federal also plans to introduce sub-gauge offerings in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shooters can get an up-close look at the new HOA load at the upcoming Minnesota HoA State Championship Shoot. It takes place at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake, Minn., Aug. 27-29. Several Federal engineers, ambassadors and shooters will attend to showcase the new product. Team Federal shooters Derrick Mein, Janet McDougal, Cameron Hicks, Curt Halbakken and Gregg Wolf will compete in the match. For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal High Over All: New Shotshell Load Built for Competition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-high-over-all","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/08\/26\/federal-high-over-all\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124204,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-29 11:59:52","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-29 15:59:52","post_content":"\n

Team USA's Kayle Browning engineered a massive comeback to take the silver medal in Trap at the Tokyo Olympics Wednesday. Browning defied the odds after missing three of her first four shots, catching fire with 19 consecutive clays broken to ascend to the medal podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Kayle Browning Wins Silver Medal in Trap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Arkansas native comes from with a shooting pedigree. Her father, Tommy Lynn Browning, owns a national sporting clays championship. The Olympian leaned on her dad's unique fatherly advise when the going got tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe kept telling me, \u2018Even if you miss, even if you\u2019re behind, never give up. Keep fighting till that last shot and whatever\u2019s meant to happen will happen, so just give it your best shot,\u2019\u201d she said, reported Team USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s told me that my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR6nmRmC5kb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The only company selected to provide ammo for all four categories is Federal\/Speer. Federal\/Speer will continue to use its years of knowledge and experience to produce the best ammo possible for the FBI. The plant in Anoka, MN will produce three of the rounds. The fourth will come from Speer's plant in Lewiston, ID. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is an honor that our brands continue to be selected for use by the most trusted law enforcement agency and value the products we make,\u201d said Federal\u2019s President Jason Vanderbrink. \u201cThe ongoing validation of the technology and performance found in every round of ammunition made by our highly skilled American workforce brings great pride to our company.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are excited to build the FBI the best bullets on the market for both duty and training,\u201d said David Leis, Federal and Speer\u2019s Vice President of Law Enforcement, Government and International Sales.\u00a0 \u201cThis is a win for our engineering team as the FBI will be utilizing\u00a0 new as well as refined bullet technology in their firearms for both service and training.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"FBI Training Ammunition Contract Awarded to Federal and Speer","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fbi-training-ammunition","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:31","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/07\/fbi-training-ammunition\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123428,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-06 12:47:05","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-06 17:47:05","post_content":"\n

Federal Premium kicked off the pre-SHOT Show announcements with a new cartridge, the 30 Super Carry. Designed to exceed the ballistics of a .380 ACP while holding more rounds than a 9mm, the 30 Super Carry launches with guns available and several types of ammo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Who is Making 30 Super Carry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Right off the bat, all of the Vista Outdoor brands are launching support for the new round. Federal Premium offers two loads, a 100 grain hollow point with their HST bullet design, and a 100 grain FMJ. Remington will launch two loads for the new round as well. The first is a 100 grain FMJ on their UMC line. Secondly, Remington offers a 100 grain JHP as part of their revitalized HTP (High Terminal Performance) rounds. Speer has a 115 grain Gold Dot JHP to contribute, and CCI pairs that with a ballistically match 115 grain FMJ on their Blazer Brass line. For more information check out Federal's page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are There Guns Available?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes. Initially, Smith & Wesson launches its lineup with a Shield EZ chambered in 30 Super Carry. According to Federal's launch announcement, a full size M&P is following soon. Additionally, Nighthawk Custom<\/a> is prepping a 1911 for launch, also chambered in the 30 caliber round. The best news is that because these are already extant firearms platforms, there are already plenty of holsters available if you want to try out a new carry gun. We have reviews in process on the new guns as we speak, so make sure to watch these pages for more information about the new guns chambered for the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Nighthawk<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

30 Super Carry Terminal Ballistics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This is the part that you all have been waiting for, and unfortunately until we get our gun reviews up shortly, all we have to rely on is the data provided by Federal. But boy is it good data. In many ways, this round feels like a semi-auto version of the 327 Federal Magnum<\/a>. If you recall, the 327 Fed Mag was created to emulate 357 Magnum ballistics but with a 6th round on board in small revolvers. Fast forward, and the 30 Super Carry emulates 9mm ballistics, but with 2 more rounds on board than you'd get in a similarly sized 9mm pistol. The Shield EZ 9mm holds 8+1, the new 30SC Shield EZ comes in at 10+1. The Nighthawks will hold 12+1 in a single stack magazine, and that honestly seems pretty cool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trend in ballistics has been towards making rounds that meet the FBI standards: 12-16 inches of penetration with good expansion after defeating 4 layer denim. Pushing a .312 diameter bullet (the 30SC is this diameter) to a stated 1250 FPS seems to achieve this exact result. The ballistics information provided by Federal has the 100 grain HST round expanding to about half an inch at 1250 FPS, and the Gold Dot performing similarly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible Future Developments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

New rounds are always exciting, especially when they're backed by major players like Vista Outdoors and Smith & Wesson. You can really let your imagination run wild thinking about what other manufacturers might come up with. For example, the 30 Super Carry might be small enough that you could squeeze 8 of them into the cylinder of a Ruger GP100, assuming the gun uses moon clips. The +2 capacity for semi-autos has some tantalizing opportunities as well. Imagine a 1911-pattern gun built on the CCO size - an Officer Frame with a Commander slide, but with 10 rounds on board. Or a 12+1 Glock 48 that doesn't need after-market magazines? The possibilities are endless and exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless, we will have reviews coming soon on the new guns chambered in the new 30 Super Carry round! Make sure to check back for updates on developments on this new cartridge and the guns chambered for it.<\/p>\n","post_title":"30 Super Carry: Federal Introduces New Round for Personal Protection","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/06\/30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124054,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-08-26 11:01:29","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-26 15:01:29","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition just dropped its latest product, one already creating buzz in the sporting clays community. Federal High Over All (HOA) brings a high-end plastic shotshell load<\/a> built for competition needs. A soft launch already put the shells in competitor hands a multiple regional and national shooting events. Let the buzz commence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal High Over All Shotshells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We are excited to build on the great momentum of this new product line. Competition shooters have been asking for a new competition load from Federal\u2014and we\u2019ve delivered with the best ever,\" said Jason Vanderbrink, Federal Ammunition\u2019s President. \"Top shoots across the country have been buzzing about our new HOA product and we look forward to rolling it out over the next months leading up to the National Sporting Clays Tournament in Texas.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal HOA features a hard, high-antimony lead payload. Its exclusive one-piece Podium wad produces consistent patterns, according to Federal. Meanwhile, the solid brass head and tapered, one-piece hull help enable easier reloading. The line brings 16 12-gauge, 2 3\/4-inch offerings in a wide range of payloads, velocities, dram and shot sizes. Whether for trap, skeet or sporting clays, Federal HOA brings a load for most any pursuit. Federal also plans to introduce sub-gauge offerings in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shooters can get an up-close look at the new HOA load at the upcoming Minnesota HoA State Championship Shoot. It takes place at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake, Minn., Aug. 27-29. Several Federal engineers, ambassadors and shooters will attend to showcase the new product. Team Federal shooters Derrick Mein, Janet McDougal, Cameron Hicks, Curt Halbakken and Gregg Wolf will compete in the match. For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal High Over All: New Shotshell Load Built for Competition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-high-over-all","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/08\/26\/federal-high-over-all\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124204,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-29 11:59:52","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-29 15:59:52","post_content":"\n

Team USA's Kayle Browning engineered a massive comeback to take the silver medal in Trap at the Tokyo Olympics Wednesday. Browning defied the odds after missing three of her first four shots, catching fire with 19 consecutive clays broken to ascend to the medal podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Kayle Browning Wins Silver Medal in Trap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Arkansas native comes from with a shooting pedigree. Her father, Tommy Lynn Browning, owns a national sporting clays championship. The Olympian leaned on her dad's unique fatherly advise when the going got tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe kept telling me, \u2018Even if you miss, even if you\u2019re behind, never give up. Keep fighting till that last shot and whatever\u2019s meant to happen will happen, so just give it your best shot,\u2019\u201d she said, reported Team USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s told me that my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR6nmRmC5kb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Federal Leads the Way<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The only company selected to provide ammo for all four categories is Federal\/Speer. Federal\/Speer will continue to use its years of knowledge and experience to produce the best ammo possible for the FBI. The plant in Anoka, MN will produce three of the rounds. The fourth will come from Speer's plant in Lewiston, ID. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is an honor that our brands continue to be selected for use by the most trusted law enforcement agency and value the products we make,\u201d said Federal\u2019s President Jason Vanderbrink. \u201cThe ongoing validation of the technology and performance found in every round of ammunition made by our highly skilled American workforce brings great pride to our company.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are excited to build the FBI the best bullets on the market for both duty and training,\u201d said David Leis, Federal and Speer\u2019s Vice President of Law Enforcement, Government and International Sales.\u00a0 \u201cThis is a win for our engineering team as the FBI will be utilizing\u00a0 new as well as refined bullet technology in their firearms for both service and training.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"FBI Training Ammunition Contract Awarded to Federal and Speer","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fbi-training-ammunition","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:31","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/07\/fbi-training-ammunition\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123428,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-06 12:47:05","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-06 17:47:05","post_content":"\n

Federal Premium kicked off the pre-SHOT Show announcements with a new cartridge, the 30 Super Carry. Designed to exceed the ballistics of a .380 ACP while holding more rounds than a 9mm, the 30 Super Carry launches with guns available and several types of ammo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Who is Making 30 Super Carry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Right off the bat, all of the Vista Outdoor brands are launching support for the new round. Federal Premium offers two loads, a 100 grain hollow point with their HST bullet design, and a 100 grain FMJ. Remington will launch two loads for the new round as well. The first is a 100 grain FMJ on their UMC line. Secondly, Remington offers a 100 grain JHP as part of their revitalized HTP (High Terminal Performance) rounds. Speer has a 115 grain Gold Dot JHP to contribute, and CCI pairs that with a ballistically match 115 grain FMJ on their Blazer Brass line. For more information check out Federal's page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are There Guns Available?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes. Initially, Smith & Wesson launches its lineup with a Shield EZ chambered in 30 Super Carry. According to Federal's launch announcement, a full size M&P is following soon. Additionally, Nighthawk Custom<\/a> is prepping a 1911 for launch, also chambered in the 30 caliber round. The best news is that because these are already extant firearms platforms, there are already plenty of holsters available if you want to try out a new carry gun. We have reviews in process on the new guns as we speak, so make sure to watch these pages for more information about the new guns chambered for the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Nighthawk<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

30 Super Carry Terminal Ballistics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This is the part that you all have been waiting for, and unfortunately until we get our gun reviews up shortly, all we have to rely on is the data provided by Federal. But boy is it good data. In many ways, this round feels like a semi-auto version of the 327 Federal Magnum<\/a>. If you recall, the 327 Fed Mag was created to emulate 357 Magnum ballistics but with a 6th round on board in small revolvers. Fast forward, and the 30 Super Carry emulates 9mm ballistics, but with 2 more rounds on board than you'd get in a similarly sized 9mm pistol. The Shield EZ 9mm holds 8+1, the new 30SC Shield EZ comes in at 10+1. The Nighthawks will hold 12+1 in a single stack magazine, and that honestly seems pretty cool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trend in ballistics has been towards making rounds that meet the FBI standards: 12-16 inches of penetration with good expansion after defeating 4 layer denim. Pushing a .312 diameter bullet (the 30SC is this diameter) to a stated 1250 FPS seems to achieve this exact result. The ballistics information provided by Federal has the 100 grain HST round expanding to about half an inch at 1250 FPS, and the Gold Dot performing similarly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible Future Developments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

New rounds are always exciting, especially when they're backed by major players like Vista Outdoors and Smith & Wesson. You can really let your imagination run wild thinking about what other manufacturers might come up with. For example, the 30 Super Carry might be small enough that you could squeeze 8 of them into the cylinder of a Ruger GP100, assuming the gun uses moon clips. The +2 capacity for semi-autos has some tantalizing opportunities as well. Imagine a 1911-pattern gun built on the CCO size - an Officer Frame with a Commander slide, but with 10 rounds on board. Or a 12+1 Glock 48 that doesn't need after-market magazines? The possibilities are endless and exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless, we will have reviews coming soon on the new guns chambered in the new 30 Super Carry round! Make sure to check back for updates on developments on this new cartridge and the guns chambered for it.<\/p>\n","post_title":"30 Super Carry: Federal Introduces New Round for Personal Protection","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/06\/30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124054,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-08-26 11:01:29","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-26 15:01:29","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition just dropped its latest product, one already creating buzz in the sporting clays community. Federal High Over All (HOA) brings a high-end plastic shotshell load<\/a> built for competition needs. A soft launch already put the shells in competitor hands a multiple regional and national shooting events. Let the buzz commence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal High Over All Shotshells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We are excited to build on the great momentum of this new product line. Competition shooters have been asking for a new competition load from Federal\u2014and we\u2019ve delivered with the best ever,\" said Jason Vanderbrink, Federal Ammunition\u2019s President. \"Top shoots across the country have been buzzing about our new HOA product and we look forward to rolling it out over the next months leading up to the National Sporting Clays Tournament in Texas.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal HOA features a hard, high-antimony lead payload. Its exclusive one-piece Podium wad produces consistent patterns, according to Federal. Meanwhile, the solid brass head and tapered, one-piece hull help enable easier reloading. The line brings 16 12-gauge, 2 3\/4-inch offerings in a wide range of payloads, velocities, dram and shot sizes. Whether for trap, skeet or sporting clays, Federal HOA brings a load for most any pursuit. Federal also plans to introduce sub-gauge offerings in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shooters can get an up-close look at the new HOA load at the upcoming Minnesota HoA State Championship Shoot. It takes place at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake, Minn., Aug. 27-29. Several Federal engineers, ambassadors and shooters will attend to showcase the new product. Team Federal shooters Derrick Mein, Janet McDougal, Cameron Hicks, Curt Halbakken and Gregg Wolf will compete in the match. For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal High Over All: New Shotshell Load Built for Competition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-high-over-all","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/08\/26\/federal-high-over-all\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124204,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-29 11:59:52","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-29 15:59:52","post_content":"\n

Team USA's Kayle Browning engineered a massive comeback to take the silver medal in Trap at the Tokyo Olympics Wednesday. Browning defied the odds after missing three of her first four shots, catching fire with 19 consecutive clays broken to ascend to the medal podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Kayle Browning Wins Silver Medal in Trap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Arkansas native comes from with a shooting pedigree. Her father, Tommy Lynn Browning, owns a national sporting clays championship. The Olympian leaned on her dad's unique fatherly advise when the going got tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe kept telling me, \u2018Even if you miss, even if you\u2019re behind, never give up. Keep fighting till that last shot and whatever\u2019s meant to happen will happen, so just give it your best shot,\u2019\u201d she said, reported Team USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s told me that my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR6nmRmC5kb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Federal and Speer also are going to be secondary producers for the FBI's duty ammo. The contract required rounds designated as Service (Full Size) and Service (Micro). Presumably, the \"full size\" designation is for duty weapons, and the \"Micro\" rounds will end up in back-up guns and low-profile guns for discreet carry. Federal and Speer obviously fill both these requirements with their HST, HST Micro, Gold Dot<\/a>, and Gold Dot Short Barrel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Leads the Way<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The only company selected to provide ammo for all four categories is Federal\/Speer. Federal\/Speer will continue to use its years of knowledge and experience to produce the best ammo possible for the FBI. The plant in Anoka, MN will produce three of the rounds. The fourth will come from Speer's plant in Lewiston, ID. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is an honor that our brands continue to be selected for use by the most trusted law enforcement agency and value the products we make,\u201d said Federal\u2019s President Jason Vanderbrink. \u201cThe ongoing validation of the technology and performance found in every round of ammunition made by our highly skilled American workforce brings great pride to our company.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are excited to build the FBI the best bullets on the market for both duty and training,\u201d said David Leis, Federal and Speer\u2019s Vice President of Law Enforcement, Government and International Sales.\u00a0 \u201cThis is a win for our engineering team as the FBI will be utilizing\u00a0 new as well as refined bullet technology in their firearms for both service and training.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"FBI Training Ammunition Contract Awarded to Federal and Speer","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fbi-training-ammunition","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:31","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/07\/fbi-training-ammunition\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123428,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-06 12:47:05","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-06 17:47:05","post_content":"\n

Federal Premium kicked off the pre-SHOT Show announcements with a new cartridge, the 30 Super Carry. Designed to exceed the ballistics of a .380 ACP while holding more rounds than a 9mm, the 30 Super Carry launches with guns available and several types of ammo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Who is Making 30 Super Carry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Right off the bat, all of the Vista Outdoor brands are launching support for the new round. Federal Premium offers two loads, a 100 grain hollow point with their HST bullet design, and a 100 grain FMJ. Remington will launch two loads for the new round as well. The first is a 100 grain FMJ on their UMC line. Secondly, Remington offers a 100 grain JHP as part of their revitalized HTP (High Terminal Performance) rounds. Speer has a 115 grain Gold Dot JHP to contribute, and CCI pairs that with a ballistically match 115 grain FMJ on their Blazer Brass line. For more information check out Federal's page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are There Guns Available?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes. Initially, Smith & Wesson launches its lineup with a Shield EZ chambered in 30 Super Carry. According to Federal's launch announcement, a full size M&P is following soon. Additionally, Nighthawk Custom<\/a> is prepping a 1911 for launch, also chambered in the 30 caliber round. The best news is that because these are already extant firearms platforms, there are already plenty of holsters available if you want to try out a new carry gun. We have reviews in process on the new guns as we speak, so make sure to watch these pages for more information about the new guns chambered for the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Nighthawk<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

30 Super Carry Terminal Ballistics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This is the part that you all have been waiting for, and unfortunately until we get our gun reviews up shortly, all we have to rely on is the data provided by Federal. But boy is it good data. In many ways, this round feels like a semi-auto version of the 327 Federal Magnum<\/a>. If you recall, the 327 Fed Mag was created to emulate 357 Magnum ballistics but with a 6th round on board in small revolvers. Fast forward, and the 30 Super Carry emulates 9mm ballistics, but with 2 more rounds on board than you'd get in a similarly sized 9mm pistol. The Shield EZ 9mm holds 8+1, the new 30SC Shield EZ comes in at 10+1. The Nighthawks will hold 12+1 in a single stack magazine, and that honestly seems pretty cool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trend in ballistics has been towards making rounds that meet the FBI standards: 12-16 inches of penetration with good expansion after defeating 4 layer denim. Pushing a .312 diameter bullet (the 30SC is this diameter) to a stated 1250 FPS seems to achieve this exact result. The ballistics information provided by Federal has the 100 grain HST round expanding to about half an inch at 1250 FPS, and the Gold Dot performing similarly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible Future Developments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

New rounds are always exciting, especially when they're backed by major players like Vista Outdoors and Smith & Wesson. You can really let your imagination run wild thinking about what other manufacturers might come up with. For example, the 30 Super Carry might be small enough that you could squeeze 8 of them into the cylinder of a Ruger GP100, assuming the gun uses moon clips. The +2 capacity for semi-autos has some tantalizing opportunities as well. Imagine a 1911-pattern gun built on the CCO size - an Officer Frame with a Commander slide, but with 10 rounds on board. Or a 12+1 Glock 48 that doesn't need after-market magazines? The possibilities are endless and exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless, we will have reviews coming soon on the new guns chambered in the new 30 Super Carry round! Make sure to check back for updates on developments on this new cartridge and the guns chambered for it.<\/p>\n","post_title":"30 Super Carry: Federal Introduces New Round for Personal Protection","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/06\/30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124054,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-08-26 11:01:29","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-26 15:01:29","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition just dropped its latest product, one already creating buzz in the sporting clays community. Federal High Over All (HOA) brings a high-end plastic shotshell load<\/a> built for competition needs. A soft launch already put the shells in competitor hands a multiple regional and national shooting events. Let the buzz commence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal High Over All Shotshells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We are excited to build on the great momentum of this new product line. Competition shooters have been asking for a new competition load from Federal\u2014and we\u2019ve delivered with the best ever,\" said Jason Vanderbrink, Federal Ammunition\u2019s President. \"Top shoots across the country have been buzzing about our new HOA product and we look forward to rolling it out over the next months leading up to the National Sporting Clays Tournament in Texas.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal HOA features a hard, high-antimony lead payload. Its exclusive one-piece Podium wad produces consistent patterns, according to Federal. Meanwhile, the solid brass head and tapered, one-piece hull help enable easier reloading. The line brings 16 12-gauge, 2 3\/4-inch offerings in a wide range of payloads, velocities, dram and shot sizes. Whether for trap, skeet or sporting clays, Federal HOA brings a load for most any pursuit. Federal also plans to introduce sub-gauge offerings in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shooters can get an up-close look at the new HOA load at the upcoming Minnesota HoA State Championship Shoot. It takes place at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake, Minn., Aug. 27-29. Several Federal engineers, ambassadors and shooters will attend to showcase the new product. Team Federal shooters Derrick Mein, Janet McDougal, Cameron Hicks, Curt Halbakken and Gregg Wolf will compete in the match. For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal High Over All: New Shotshell Load Built for Competition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-high-over-all","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/08\/26\/federal-high-over-all\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124204,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-29 11:59:52","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-29 15:59:52","post_content":"\n

Team USA's Kayle Browning engineered a massive comeback to take the silver medal in Trap at the Tokyo Olympics Wednesday. Browning defied the odds after missing three of her first four shots, catching fire with 19 consecutive clays broken to ascend to the medal podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Kayle Browning Wins Silver Medal in Trap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Arkansas native comes from with a shooting pedigree. Her father, Tommy Lynn Browning, owns a national sporting clays championship. The Olympian leaned on her dad's unique fatherly advise when the going got tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe kept telling me, \u2018Even if you miss, even if you\u2019re behind, never give up. Keep fighting till that last shot and whatever\u2019s meant to happen will happen, so just give it your best shot,\u2019\u201d she said, reported Team USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s told me that my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR6nmRmC5kb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As part of its selection of four types of rounds, the FBI specifically required two types of training ammunition. The bid calls for a reduced lead training round and a frangible round. A quick check of Federal and Speer's catalogs shows a couple of great options. Federal has their new lead free Indoor Range Training<\/a> round, and Speer offers both Lawman Cleanfire and a frangible round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal and Speer also are going to be secondary producers for the FBI's duty ammo. The contract required rounds designated as Service (Full Size) and Service (Micro). Presumably, the \"full size\" designation is for duty weapons, and the \"Micro\" rounds will end up in back-up guns and low-profile guns for discreet carry. Federal and Speer obviously fill both these requirements with their HST, HST Micro, Gold Dot<\/a>, and Gold Dot Short Barrel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Leads the Way<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The only company selected to provide ammo for all four categories is Federal\/Speer. Federal\/Speer will continue to use its years of knowledge and experience to produce the best ammo possible for the FBI. The plant in Anoka, MN will produce three of the rounds. The fourth will come from Speer's plant in Lewiston, ID. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is an honor that our brands continue to be selected for use by the most trusted law enforcement agency and value the products we make,\u201d said Federal\u2019s President Jason Vanderbrink. \u201cThe ongoing validation of the technology and performance found in every round of ammunition made by our highly skilled American workforce brings great pride to our company.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are excited to build the FBI the best bullets on the market for both duty and training,\u201d said David Leis, Federal and Speer\u2019s Vice President of Law Enforcement, Government and International Sales.\u00a0 \u201cThis is a win for our engineering team as the FBI will be utilizing\u00a0 new as well as refined bullet technology in their firearms for both service and training.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"FBI Training Ammunition Contract Awarded to Federal and Speer","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fbi-training-ammunition","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:31","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/07\/fbi-training-ammunition\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123428,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-06 12:47:05","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-06 17:47:05","post_content":"\n

Federal Premium kicked off the pre-SHOT Show announcements with a new cartridge, the 30 Super Carry. Designed to exceed the ballistics of a .380 ACP while holding more rounds than a 9mm, the 30 Super Carry launches with guns available and several types of ammo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Who is Making 30 Super Carry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Right off the bat, all of the Vista Outdoor brands are launching support for the new round. Federal Premium offers two loads, a 100 grain hollow point with their HST bullet design, and a 100 grain FMJ. Remington will launch two loads for the new round as well. The first is a 100 grain FMJ on their UMC line. Secondly, Remington offers a 100 grain JHP as part of their revitalized HTP (High Terminal Performance) rounds. Speer has a 115 grain Gold Dot JHP to contribute, and CCI pairs that with a ballistically match 115 grain FMJ on their Blazer Brass line. For more information check out Federal's page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are There Guns Available?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes. Initially, Smith & Wesson launches its lineup with a Shield EZ chambered in 30 Super Carry. According to Federal's launch announcement, a full size M&P is following soon. Additionally, Nighthawk Custom<\/a> is prepping a 1911 for launch, also chambered in the 30 caliber round. The best news is that because these are already extant firearms platforms, there are already plenty of holsters available if you want to try out a new carry gun. We have reviews in process on the new guns as we speak, so make sure to watch these pages for more information about the new guns chambered for the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Nighthawk<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

30 Super Carry Terminal Ballistics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This is the part that you all have been waiting for, and unfortunately until we get our gun reviews up shortly, all we have to rely on is the data provided by Federal. But boy is it good data. In many ways, this round feels like a semi-auto version of the 327 Federal Magnum<\/a>. If you recall, the 327 Fed Mag was created to emulate 357 Magnum ballistics but with a 6th round on board in small revolvers. Fast forward, and the 30 Super Carry emulates 9mm ballistics, but with 2 more rounds on board than you'd get in a similarly sized 9mm pistol. The Shield EZ 9mm holds 8+1, the new 30SC Shield EZ comes in at 10+1. The Nighthawks will hold 12+1 in a single stack magazine, and that honestly seems pretty cool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trend in ballistics has been towards making rounds that meet the FBI standards: 12-16 inches of penetration with good expansion after defeating 4 layer denim. Pushing a .312 diameter bullet (the 30SC is this diameter) to a stated 1250 FPS seems to achieve this exact result. The ballistics information provided by Federal has the 100 grain HST round expanding to about half an inch at 1250 FPS, and the Gold Dot performing similarly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible Future Developments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

New rounds are always exciting, especially when they're backed by major players like Vista Outdoors and Smith & Wesson. You can really let your imagination run wild thinking about what other manufacturers might come up with. For example, the 30 Super Carry might be small enough that you could squeeze 8 of them into the cylinder of a Ruger GP100, assuming the gun uses moon clips. The +2 capacity for semi-autos has some tantalizing opportunities as well. Imagine a 1911-pattern gun built on the CCO size - an Officer Frame with a Commander slide, but with 10 rounds on board. Or a 12+1 Glock 48 that doesn't need after-market magazines? The possibilities are endless and exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless, we will have reviews coming soon on the new guns chambered in the new 30 Super Carry round! Make sure to check back for updates on developments on this new cartridge and the guns chambered for it.<\/p>\n","post_title":"30 Super Carry: Federal Introduces New Round for Personal Protection","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/06\/30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124054,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-08-26 11:01:29","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-26 15:01:29","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition just dropped its latest product, one already creating buzz in the sporting clays community. Federal High Over All (HOA) brings a high-end plastic shotshell load<\/a> built for competition needs. A soft launch already put the shells in competitor hands a multiple regional and national shooting events. Let the buzz commence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal High Over All Shotshells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We are excited to build on the great momentum of this new product line. Competition shooters have been asking for a new competition load from Federal\u2014and we\u2019ve delivered with the best ever,\" said Jason Vanderbrink, Federal Ammunition\u2019s President. \"Top shoots across the country have been buzzing about our new HOA product and we look forward to rolling it out over the next months leading up to the National Sporting Clays Tournament in Texas.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal HOA features a hard, high-antimony lead payload. Its exclusive one-piece Podium wad produces consistent patterns, according to Federal. Meanwhile, the solid brass head and tapered, one-piece hull help enable easier reloading. The line brings 16 12-gauge, 2 3\/4-inch offerings in a wide range of payloads, velocities, dram and shot sizes. Whether for trap, skeet or sporting clays, Federal HOA brings a load for most any pursuit. Federal also plans to introduce sub-gauge offerings in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shooters can get an up-close look at the new HOA load at the upcoming Minnesota HoA State Championship Shoot. It takes place at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake, Minn., Aug. 27-29. Several Federal engineers, ambassadors and shooters will attend to showcase the new product. Team Federal shooters Derrick Mein, Janet McDougal, Cameron Hicks, Curt Halbakken and Gregg Wolf will compete in the match. For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal High Over All: New Shotshell Load Built for Competition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-high-over-all","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/08\/26\/federal-high-over-all\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124204,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-29 11:59:52","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-29 15:59:52","post_content":"\n

Team USA's Kayle Browning engineered a massive comeback to take the silver medal in Trap at the Tokyo Olympics Wednesday. Browning defied the odds after missing three of her first four shots, catching fire with 19 consecutive clays broken to ascend to the medal podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Kayle Browning Wins Silver Medal in Trap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Arkansas native comes from with a shooting pedigree. Her father, Tommy Lynn Browning, owns a national sporting clays championship. The Olympian leaned on her dad's unique fatherly advise when the going got tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe kept telling me, \u2018Even if you miss, even if you\u2019re behind, never give up. Keep fighting till that last shot and whatever\u2019s meant to happen will happen, so just give it your best shot,\u2019\u201d she said, reported Team USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s told me that my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR6nmRmC5kb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FBI Training Ammunition Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As part of its selection of four types of rounds, the FBI specifically required two types of training ammunition. The bid calls for a reduced lead training round and a frangible round. A quick check of Federal and Speer's catalogs shows a couple of great options. Federal has their new lead free Indoor Range Training<\/a> round, and Speer offers both Lawman Cleanfire and a frangible round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal and Speer also are going to be secondary producers for the FBI's duty ammo. The contract required rounds designated as Service (Full Size) and Service (Micro). Presumably, the \"full size\" designation is for duty weapons, and the \"Micro\" rounds will end up in back-up guns and low-profile guns for discreet carry. Federal and Speer obviously fill both these requirements with their HST, HST Micro, Gold Dot<\/a>, and Gold Dot Short Barrel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Leads the Way<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The only company selected to provide ammo for all four categories is Federal\/Speer. Federal\/Speer will continue to use its years of knowledge and experience to produce the best ammo possible for the FBI. The plant in Anoka, MN will produce three of the rounds. The fourth will come from Speer's plant in Lewiston, ID. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is an honor that our brands continue to be selected for use by the most trusted law enforcement agency and value the products we make,\u201d said Federal\u2019s President Jason Vanderbrink. \u201cThe ongoing validation of the technology and performance found in every round of ammunition made by our highly skilled American workforce brings great pride to our company.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are excited to build the FBI the best bullets on the market for both duty and training,\u201d said David Leis, Federal and Speer\u2019s Vice President of Law Enforcement, Government and International Sales.\u00a0 \u201cThis is a win for our engineering team as the FBI will be utilizing\u00a0 new as well as refined bullet technology in their firearms for both service and training.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"FBI Training Ammunition Contract Awarded to Federal and Speer","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fbi-training-ammunition","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:31","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/07\/fbi-training-ammunition\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123428,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-06 12:47:05","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-06 17:47:05","post_content":"\n

Federal Premium kicked off the pre-SHOT Show announcements with a new cartridge, the 30 Super Carry. Designed to exceed the ballistics of a .380 ACP while holding more rounds than a 9mm, the 30 Super Carry launches with guns available and several types of ammo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Who is Making 30 Super Carry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Right off the bat, all of the Vista Outdoor brands are launching support for the new round. Federal Premium offers two loads, a 100 grain hollow point with their HST bullet design, and a 100 grain FMJ. Remington will launch two loads for the new round as well. The first is a 100 grain FMJ on their UMC line. Secondly, Remington offers a 100 grain JHP as part of their revitalized HTP (High Terminal Performance) rounds. Speer has a 115 grain Gold Dot JHP to contribute, and CCI pairs that with a ballistically match 115 grain FMJ on their Blazer Brass line. For more information check out Federal's page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are There Guns Available?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes. Initially, Smith & Wesson launches its lineup with a Shield EZ chambered in 30 Super Carry. According to Federal's launch announcement, a full size M&P is following soon. Additionally, Nighthawk Custom<\/a> is prepping a 1911 for launch, also chambered in the 30 caliber round. The best news is that because these are already extant firearms platforms, there are already plenty of holsters available if you want to try out a new carry gun. We have reviews in process on the new guns as we speak, so make sure to watch these pages for more information about the new guns chambered for the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Nighthawk<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

30 Super Carry Terminal Ballistics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This is the part that you all have been waiting for, and unfortunately until we get our gun reviews up shortly, all we have to rely on is the data provided by Federal. But boy is it good data. In many ways, this round feels like a semi-auto version of the 327 Federal Magnum<\/a>. If you recall, the 327 Fed Mag was created to emulate 357 Magnum ballistics but with a 6th round on board in small revolvers. Fast forward, and the 30 Super Carry emulates 9mm ballistics, but with 2 more rounds on board than you'd get in a similarly sized 9mm pistol. The Shield EZ 9mm holds 8+1, the new 30SC Shield EZ comes in at 10+1. The Nighthawks will hold 12+1 in a single stack magazine, and that honestly seems pretty cool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trend in ballistics has been towards making rounds that meet the FBI standards: 12-16 inches of penetration with good expansion after defeating 4 layer denim. Pushing a .312 diameter bullet (the 30SC is this diameter) to a stated 1250 FPS seems to achieve this exact result. The ballistics information provided by Federal has the 100 grain HST round expanding to about half an inch at 1250 FPS, and the Gold Dot performing similarly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible Future Developments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

New rounds are always exciting, especially when they're backed by major players like Vista Outdoors and Smith & Wesson. You can really let your imagination run wild thinking about what other manufacturers might come up with. For example, the 30 Super Carry might be small enough that you could squeeze 8 of them into the cylinder of a Ruger GP100, assuming the gun uses moon clips. The +2 capacity for semi-autos has some tantalizing opportunities as well. Imagine a 1911-pattern gun built on the CCO size - an Officer Frame with a Commander slide, but with 10 rounds on board. Or a 12+1 Glock 48 that doesn't need after-market magazines? The possibilities are endless and exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless, we will have reviews coming soon on the new guns chambered in the new 30 Super Carry round! Make sure to check back for updates on developments on this new cartridge and the guns chambered for it.<\/p>\n","post_title":"30 Super Carry: Federal Introduces New Round for Personal Protection","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/06\/30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124054,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-08-26 11:01:29","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-26 15:01:29","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition just dropped its latest product, one already creating buzz in the sporting clays community. Federal High Over All (HOA) brings a high-end plastic shotshell load<\/a> built for competition needs. A soft launch already put the shells in competitor hands a multiple regional and national shooting events. Let the buzz commence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal High Over All Shotshells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We are excited to build on the great momentum of this new product line. Competition shooters have been asking for a new competition load from Federal\u2014and we\u2019ve delivered with the best ever,\" said Jason Vanderbrink, Federal Ammunition\u2019s President. \"Top shoots across the country have been buzzing about our new HOA product and we look forward to rolling it out over the next months leading up to the National Sporting Clays Tournament in Texas.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal HOA features a hard, high-antimony lead payload. Its exclusive one-piece Podium wad produces consistent patterns, according to Federal. Meanwhile, the solid brass head and tapered, one-piece hull help enable easier reloading. The line brings 16 12-gauge, 2 3\/4-inch offerings in a wide range of payloads, velocities, dram and shot sizes. Whether for trap, skeet or sporting clays, Federal HOA brings a load for most any pursuit. Federal also plans to introduce sub-gauge offerings in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shooters can get an up-close look at the new HOA load at the upcoming Minnesota HoA State Championship Shoot. It takes place at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake, Minn., Aug. 27-29. Several Federal engineers, ambassadors and shooters will attend to showcase the new product. Team Federal shooters Derrick Mein, Janet McDougal, Cameron Hicks, Curt Halbakken and Gregg Wolf will compete in the match. For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal High Over All: New Shotshell Load Built for Competition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-high-over-all","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/08\/26\/federal-high-over-all\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124204,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-29 11:59:52","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-29 15:59:52","post_content":"\n

Team USA's Kayle Browning engineered a massive comeback to take the silver medal in Trap at the Tokyo Olympics Wednesday. Browning defied the odds after missing three of her first four shots, catching fire with 19 consecutive clays broken to ascend to the medal podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Kayle Browning Wins Silver Medal in Trap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Arkansas native comes from with a shooting pedigree. Her father, Tommy Lynn Browning, owns a national sporting clays championship. The Olympian leaned on her dad's unique fatherly advise when the going got tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe kept telling me, \u2018Even if you miss, even if you\u2019re behind, never give up. Keep fighting till that last shot and whatever\u2019s meant to happen will happen, so just give it your best shot,\u2019\u201d she said, reported Team USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s told me that my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR6nmRmC5kb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The FBI announced the results of its handgun ammunition bid. Federal and Speer were selected to as primaries to provide the FBI training ammunition, and as secondaries for full size and compact duty ammunition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

FBI Training Ammunition Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As part of its selection of four types of rounds, the FBI specifically required two types of training ammunition. The bid calls for a reduced lead training round and a frangible round. A quick check of Federal and Speer's catalogs shows a couple of great options. Federal has their new lead free Indoor Range Training<\/a> round, and Speer offers both Lawman Cleanfire and a frangible round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal and Speer also are going to be secondary producers for the FBI's duty ammo. The contract required rounds designated as Service (Full Size) and Service (Micro). Presumably, the \"full size\" designation is for duty weapons, and the \"Micro\" rounds will end up in back-up guns and low-profile guns for discreet carry. Federal and Speer obviously fill both these requirements with their HST, HST Micro, Gold Dot<\/a>, and Gold Dot Short Barrel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Leads the Way<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The only company selected to provide ammo for all four categories is Federal\/Speer. Federal\/Speer will continue to use its years of knowledge and experience to produce the best ammo possible for the FBI. The plant in Anoka, MN will produce three of the rounds. The fourth will come from Speer's plant in Lewiston, ID. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is an honor that our brands continue to be selected for use by the most trusted law enforcement agency and value the products we make,\u201d said Federal\u2019s President Jason Vanderbrink. \u201cThe ongoing validation of the technology and performance found in every round of ammunition made by our highly skilled American workforce brings great pride to our company.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are excited to build the FBI the best bullets on the market for both duty and training,\u201d said David Leis, Federal and Speer\u2019s Vice President of Law Enforcement, Government and International Sales.\u00a0 \u201cThis is a win for our engineering team as the FBI will be utilizing\u00a0 new as well as refined bullet technology in their firearms for both service and training.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"FBI Training Ammunition Contract Awarded to Federal and Speer","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fbi-training-ammunition","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:31","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/07\/fbi-training-ammunition\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123428,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-06 12:47:05","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-06 17:47:05","post_content":"\n

Federal Premium kicked off the pre-SHOT Show announcements with a new cartridge, the 30 Super Carry. Designed to exceed the ballistics of a .380 ACP while holding more rounds than a 9mm, the 30 Super Carry launches with guns available and several types of ammo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Who is Making 30 Super Carry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Right off the bat, all of the Vista Outdoor brands are launching support for the new round. Federal Premium offers two loads, a 100 grain hollow point with their HST bullet design, and a 100 grain FMJ. Remington will launch two loads for the new round as well. The first is a 100 grain FMJ on their UMC line. Secondly, Remington offers a 100 grain JHP as part of their revitalized HTP (High Terminal Performance) rounds. Speer has a 115 grain Gold Dot JHP to contribute, and CCI pairs that with a ballistically match 115 grain FMJ on their Blazer Brass line. For more information check out Federal's page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are There Guns Available?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes. Initially, Smith & Wesson launches its lineup with a Shield EZ chambered in 30 Super Carry. According to Federal's launch announcement, a full size M&P is following soon. Additionally, Nighthawk Custom<\/a> is prepping a 1911 for launch, also chambered in the 30 caliber round. The best news is that because these are already extant firearms platforms, there are already plenty of holsters available if you want to try out a new carry gun. We have reviews in process on the new guns as we speak, so make sure to watch these pages for more information about the new guns chambered for the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Nighthawk<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

30 Super Carry Terminal Ballistics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This is the part that you all have been waiting for, and unfortunately until we get our gun reviews up shortly, all we have to rely on is the data provided by Federal. But boy is it good data. In many ways, this round feels like a semi-auto version of the 327 Federal Magnum<\/a>. If you recall, the 327 Fed Mag was created to emulate 357 Magnum ballistics but with a 6th round on board in small revolvers. Fast forward, and the 30 Super Carry emulates 9mm ballistics, but with 2 more rounds on board than you'd get in a similarly sized 9mm pistol. The Shield EZ 9mm holds 8+1, the new 30SC Shield EZ comes in at 10+1. The Nighthawks will hold 12+1 in a single stack magazine, and that honestly seems pretty cool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trend in ballistics has been towards making rounds that meet the FBI standards: 12-16 inches of penetration with good expansion after defeating 4 layer denim. Pushing a .312 diameter bullet (the 30SC is this diameter) to a stated 1250 FPS seems to achieve this exact result. The ballistics information provided by Federal has the 100 grain HST round expanding to about half an inch at 1250 FPS, and the Gold Dot performing similarly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible Future Developments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

New rounds are always exciting, especially when they're backed by major players like Vista Outdoors and Smith & Wesson. You can really let your imagination run wild thinking about what other manufacturers might come up with. For example, the 30 Super Carry might be small enough that you could squeeze 8 of them into the cylinder of a Ruger GP100, assuming the gun uses moon clips. The +2 capacity for semi-autos has some tantalizing opportunities as well. Imagine a 1911-pattern gun built on the CCO size - an Officer Frame with a Commander slide, but with 10 rounds on board. Or a 12+1 Glock 48 that doesn't need after-market magazines? The possibilities are endless and exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless, we will have reviews coming soon on the new guns chambered in the new 30 Super Carry round! Make sure to check back for updates on developments on this new cartridge and the guns chambered for it.<\/p>\n","post_title":"30 Super Carry: Federal Introduces New Round for Personal Protection","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:32","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/06\/30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124054,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-08-26 11:01:29","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-26 15:01:29","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition just dropped its latest product, one already creating buzz in the sporting clays community. Federal High Over All (HOA) brings a high-end plastic shotshell load<\/a> built for competition needs. A soft launch already put the shells in competitor hands a multiple regional and national shooting events. Let the buzz commence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal High Over All Shotshells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We are excited to build on the great momentum of this new product line. Competition shooters have been asking for a new competition load from Federal\u2014and we\u2019ve delivered with the best ever,\" said Jason Vanderbrink, Federal Ammunition\u2019s President. \"Top shoots across the country have been buzzing about our new HOA product and we look forward to rolling it out over the next months leading up to the National Sporting Clays Tournament in Texas.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal HOA features a hard, high-antimony lead payload. Its exclusive one-piece Podium wad produces consistent patterns, according to Federal. Meanwhile, the solid brass head and tapered, one-piece hull help enable easier reloading. The line brings 16 12-gauge, 2 3\/4-inch offerings in a wide range of payloads, velocities, dram and shot sizes. Whether for trap, skeet or sporting clays, Federal HOA brings a load for most any pursuit. Federal also plans to introduce sub-gauge offerings in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shooters can get an up-close look at the new HOA load at the upcoming Minnesota HoA State Championship Shoot. It takes place at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake, Minn., Aug. 27-29. Several Federal engineers, ambassadors and shooters will attend to showcase the new product. Team Federal shooters Derrick Mein, Janet McDougal, Cameron Hicks, Curt Halbakken and Gregg Wolf will compete in the match. For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal High Over All: New Shotshell Load Built for Competition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-high-over-all","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/08\/26\/federal-high-over-all\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124204,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-29 11:59:52","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-29 15:59:52","post_content":"\n

Team USA's Kayle Browning engineered a massive comeback to take the silver medal in Trap at the Tokyo Olympics Wednesday. Browning defied the odds after missing three of her first four shots, catching fire with 19 consecutive clays broken to ascend to the medal podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Kayle Browning Wins Silver Medal in Trap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Arkansas native comes from with a shooting pedigree. Her father, Tommy Lynn Browning, owns a national sporting clays championship. The Olympian leaned on her dad's unique fatherly advise when the going got tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe kept telling me, \u2018Even if you miss, even if you\u2019re behind, never give up. Keep fighting till that last shot and whatever\u2019s meant to happen will happen, so just give it your best shot,\u2019\u201d she said, reported Team USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s told me that my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndescribable. So pumped. An amazing comeback. Still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Tommy Browning said, reported Fox 16.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a moment, Browning even held the lead during the medal round. But Slovakia's Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova edged Browning out, 43 to 42, to take the gold. But Browning becomes just the third woman to medal in Trap at the Olympics, joining Corey Cogdell<\/a> (bronze, 2008 and 2016). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CR6nmRmC5kb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the pinnacle of my career,\u201d said Browning, an alternate for the 2012 games, reported Team USA. \u201cI\u2019ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don\u2019t really have words to describe it yet, but I\u2019m definitely proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt extremely prepared,\u201d Browing continued. \u201cTypically, I get kind of nervous before a shoot, but for this shoot, I felt really prepared and really calm and really confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browning sat in ninth place following three rounds of preliminary competition, reported Team USA, with a score of 71 (23-24-24). She then put a 24, followed by a 25, putting her in a tie for fifth place, securing the sixth and final position after the shoot-off. And from there, Browning took Olympic silver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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I have never seen a living thing shot with a Federal Force X2 12-gauge shotgun defensive round. However, it really doesn\u2019t require a great deal of imagination to visualize what that might be like. Eighteen wound channels at shotgun velocities have a very high probability of achieving rapid incapacitation. The particulars of velocity, caliber and bullet design are germane to a handgun engagement. However, unlimbering the Force X2 out of a 12-gauge excises all the ambiguity out of that argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Pistol rounds traveling at modest velocities frequently just punch tidy little holes. High velocity rifle rounds on the other hand make small entrance wounds but frequently tumble in tissue, producing significant wounding. At appropriate ranges, however, shotguns operate on a whole different level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have never seen a living thing shot with a Federal Force X2 12-gauge shotgun defensive round. However, it really doesn\u2019t require a great deal of imagination to visualize what that might be like. Eighteen wound channels at shotgun velocities have a very high probability of achieving rapid incapacitation. The particulars of velocity, caliber and bullet design are germane to a handgun engagement. However, unlimbering the Force X2 out of a 12-gauge excises all the ambiguity out of that argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Downrange Effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pistol rounds traveling at modest velocities frequently just punch tidy little holes. High velocity rifle rounds on the other hand make small entrance wounds but frequently tumble in tissue, producing significant wounding. At appropriate ranges, however, shotguns operate on a whole different level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have never seen a living thing shot with a Federal Force X2 12-gauge shotgun defensive round. However, it really doesn\u2019t require a great deal of imagination to visualize what that might be like. Eighteen wound channels at shotgun velocities have a very high probability of achieving rapid incapacitation. The particulars of velocity, caliber and bullet design are germane to a handgun engagement. However, unlimbering the Force X2 out of a 12-gauge excises all the ambiguity out of that argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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When tested at \"across the room\" distance, the X2 shot patterns about the size of a softball. These rounds fly reliably true, and recoil is intentionally not as bad as some more conventional high-powered 12-bore loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downrange Effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pistol rounds traveling at modest velocities frequently just punch tidy little holes. High velocity rifle rounds on the other hand make small entrance wounds but frequently tumble in tissue, producing significant wounding. At appropriate ranges, however, shotguns operate on a whole different level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have never seen a living thing shot with a Federal Force X2 12-gauge shotgun defensive round. However, it really doesn\u2019t require a great deal of imagination to visualize what that might be like. Eighteen wound channels at shotgun velocities have a very high probability of achieving rapid incapacitation. The particulars of velocity, caliber and bullet design are germane to a handgun engagement. However, unlimbering the Force X2 out of a 12-gauge excises all the ambiguity out of that argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Using a shotgun for home defense does not absolve us of the requirement for precise targeting and proper conservative gunmanship. Quite the contrary. Throwing multiple shot rather than single bullets means we must be able to meticulously account for every round. The split nature of the 00 buckshot in these high-tech loads minimizes the risk of over-penetration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When tested at \"across the room\" distance, the X2 shot patterns about the size of a softball. These rounds fly reliably true, and recoil is intentionally not as bad as some more conventional high-powered 12-bore loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downrange Effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pistol rounds traveling at modest velocities frequently just punch tidy little holes. High velocity rifle rounds on the other hand make small entrance wounds but frequently tumble in tissue, producing significant wounding. At appropriate ranges, however, shotguns operate on a whole different level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have never seen a living thing shot with a Federal Force X2 12-gauge shotgun defensive round. However, it really doesn\u2019t require a great deal of imagination to visualize what that might be like. Eighteen wound channels at shotgun velocities have a very high probability of achieving rapid incapacitation. The particulars of velocity, caliber and bullet design are germane to a handgun engagement. However, unlimbering the Force X2 out of a 12-gauge excises all the ambiguity out of that argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Barrel length, type of choke, and other gun factors strongly influence terminal performance. When run through a proper modern defensive shotgun the Federal Force X2 loads can become precision instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a shotgun for home defense does not absolve us of the requirement for precise targeting and proper conservative gunmanship. Quite the contrary. Throwing multiple shot rather than single bullets means we must be able to meticulously account for every round. The split nature of the 00 buckshot in these high-tech loads minimizes the risk of over-penetration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When tested at \"across the room\" distance, the X2 shot patterns about the size of a softball. These rounds fly reliably true, and recoil is intentionally not as bad as some more conventional high-powered 12-bore loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downrange Effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pistol rounds traveling at modest velocities frequently just punch tidy little holes. High velocity rifle rounds on the other hand make small entrance wounds but frequently tumble in tissue, producing significant wounding. At appropriate ranges, however, shotguns operate on a whole different level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have never seen a living thing shot with a Federal Force X2 12-gauge shotgun defensive round. However, it really doesn\u2019t require a great deal of imagination to visualize what that might be like. Eighteen wound channels at shotgun velocities have a very high probability of achieving rapid incapacitation. The particulars of velocity, caliber and bullet design are germane to a handgun engagement. However, unlimbering the Force X2 out of a 12-gauge excises all the ambiguity out of that argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Federal Force X2 buckshot rounds find their purpose in home defense<\/a>. Premium primers and hulls, sealed against the elements, are a key component. Federal's attention to detail and quality control means these buckshot rounds will work when you need them. That's true across all their defensive ammo lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barrel length, type of choke, and other gun factors strongly influence terminal performance. When run through a proper modern defensive shotgun the Federal Force X2 loads can become precision instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a shotgun for home defense does not absolve us of the requirement for precise targeting and proper conservative gunmanship. Quite the contrary. Throwing multiple shot rather than single bullets means we must be able to meticulously account for every round. The split nature of the 00 buckshot in these high-tech loads minimizes the risk of over-penetration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When tested at \"across the room\" distance, the X2 shot patterns about the size of a softball. These rounds fly reliably true, and recoil is intentionally not as bad as some more conventional high-powered 12-bore loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downrange Effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pistol rounds traveling at modest velocities frequently just punch tidy little holes. High velocity rifle rounds on the other hand make small entrance wounds but frequently tumble in tissue, producing significant wounding. At appropriate ranges, however, shotguns operate on a whole different level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have never seen a living thing shot with a Federal Force X2 12-gauge shotgun defensive round. However, it really doesn\u2019t require a great deal of imagination to visualize what that might be like. Eighteen wound channels at shotgun velocities have a very high probability of achieving rapid incapacitation. The particulars of velocity, caliber and bullet design are germane to a handgun engagement. However, unlimbering the Force X2 out of a 12-gauge excises all the ambiguity out of that argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Practical Tactical<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 buckshot rounds find their purpose in home defense<\/a>. Premium primers and hulls, sealed against the elements, are a key component. Federal's attention to detail and quality control means these buckshot rounds will work when you need them. That's true across all their defensive ammo lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barrel length, type of choke, and other gun factors strongly influence terminal performance. When run through a proper modern defensive shotgun the Federal Force X2 loads can become precision instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a shotgun for home defense does not absolve us of the requirement for precise targeting and proper conservative gunmanship. Quite the contrary. Throwing multiple shot rather than single bullets means we must be able to meticulously account for every round. The split nature of the 00 buckshot in these high-tech loads minimizes the risk of over-penetration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When tested at \"across the room\" distance, the X2 shot patterns about the size of a softball. These rounds fly reliably true, and recoil is intentionally not as bad as some more conventional high-powered 12-bore loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downrange Effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pistol rounds traveling at modest velocities frequently just punch tidy little holes. High velocity rifle rounds on the other hand make small entrance wounds but frequently tumble in tissue, producing significant wounding. At appropriate ranges, however, shotguns operate on a whole different level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have never seen a living thing shot with a Federal Force X2 12-gauge shotgun defensive round. However, it really doesn\u2019t require a great deal of imagination to visualize what that might be like. Eighteen wound channels at shotgun velocities have a very high probability of achieving rapid incapacitation. The particulars of velocity, caliber and bullet design are germane to a handgun engagement. However, unlimbering the Force X2 out of a 12-gauge excises all the ambiguity out of that argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Upon impact with tissue each single 0.33-caliber projectile splits into two halves. The spherical nature of the projectiles in air keep them flying straight and true. Now that they have separated in the target each hemisphere is irregular and prone to tumble. Theoretically, this gives the pellets a better chance to impact vital structures and cause rapid incapacitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Tactical<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 buckshot rounds find their purpose in home defense<\/a>. Premium primers and hulls, sealed against the elements, are a key component. Federal's attention to detail and quality control means these buckshot rounds will work when you need them. That's true across all their defensive ammo lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barrel length, type of choke, and other gun factors strongly influence terminal performance. When run through a proper modern defensive shotgun the Federal Force X2 loads can become precision instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a shotgun for home defense does not absolve us of the requirement for precise targeting and proper conservative gunmanship. Quite the contrary. Throwing multiple shot rather than single bullets means we must be able to meticulously account for every round. The split nature of the 00 buckshot in these high-tech loads minimizes the risk of over-penetration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When tested at \"across the room\" distance, the X2 shot patterns about the size of a softball. These rounds fly reliably true, and recoil is intentionally not as bad as some more conventional high-powered 12-bore loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downrange Effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pistol rounds traveling at modest velocities frequently just punch tidy little holes. High velocity rifle rounds on the other hand make small entrance wounds but frequently tumble in tissue, producing significant wounding. At appropriate ranges, however, shotguns operate on a whole different level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have never seen a living thing shot with a Federal Force X2 12-gauge shotgun defensive round. However, it really doesn\u2019t require a great deal of imagination to visualize what that might be like. Eighteen wound channels at shotgun velocities have a very high probability of achieving rapid incapacitation. The particulars of velocity, caliber and bullet design are germane to a handgun engagement. However, unlimbering the Force X2 out of a 12-gauge excises all the ambiguity out of that argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Upon impact with tissue each single 0.33-caliber projectile splits into two halves. The spherical nature of the projectiles in air keep them flying straight and true. Now that they have separated in the target each hemisphere is irregular and prone to tumble. Theoretically, this gives the pellets a better chance to impact vital structures and cause rapid incapacitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Tactical<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 buckshot rounds find their purpose in home defense<\/a>. Premium primers and hulls, sealed against the elements, are a key component. Federal's attention to detail and quality control means these buckshot rounds will work when you need them. That's true across all their defensive ammo lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barrel length, type of choke, and other gun factors strongly influence terminal performance. When run through a proper modern defensive shotgun the Federal Force X2 loads can become precision instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a shotgun for home defense does not absolve us of the requirement for precise targeting and proper conservative gunmanship. Quite the contrary. Throwing multiple shot rather than single bullets means we must be able to meticulously account for every round. The split nature of the 00 buckshot in these high-tech loads minimizes the risk of over-penetration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When tested at \"across the room\" distance, the X2 shot patterns about the size of a softball. These rounds fly reliably true, and recoil is intentionally not as bad as some more conventional high-powered 12-bore loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downrange Effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pistol rounds traveling at modest velocities frequently just punch tidy little holes. High velocity rifle rounds on the other hand make small entrance wounds but frequently tumble in tissue, producing significant wounding. At appropriate ranges, however, shotguns operate on a whole different level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have never seen a living thing shot with a Federal Force X2 12-gauge shotgun defensive round. However, it really doesn\u2019t require a great deal of imagination to visualize what that might be like. Eighteen wound channels at shotgun velocities have a very high probability of achieving rapid incapacitation. The particulars of velocity, caliber and bullet design are germane to a handgun engagement. However, unlimbering the Force X2 out of a 12-gauge excises all the ambiguity out of that argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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If a projectile deflects or decelerates too soon, vital energy is lost before it can do its work. Any energy expended on the far side of the target is not only wasted, it can also represent a threat to innocent bystanders. The ideal defensive projectile spends itself where it needs to be spent without excesses either before or behind the target. That is the specific mission of the Federal Force X2 shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"This<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Upon impact with tissue each single 0.33-caliber projectile splits into two halves. The spherical nature of the projectiles in air keep them flying straight and true. Now that they have separated in the target each hemisphere is irregular and prone to tumble. Theoretically, this gives the pellets a better chance to impact vital structures and cause rapid incapacitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Tactical<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 buckshot rounds find their purpose in home defense<\/a>. Premium primers and hulls, sealed against the elements, are a key component. Federal's attention to detail and quality control means these buckshot rounds will work when you need them. That's true across all their defensive ammo lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barrel length, type of choke, and other gun factors strongly influence terminal performance. When run through a proper modern defensive shotgun the Federal Force X2 loads can become precision instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a shotgun for home defense does not absolve us of the requirement for precise targeting and proper conservative gunmanship. Quite the contrary. Throwing multiple shot rather than single bullets means we must be able to meticulously account for every round. The split nature of the 00 buckshot in these high-tech loads minimizes the risk of over-penetration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When tested at \"across the room\" distance, the X2 shot patterns about the size of a softball. These rounds fly reliably true, and recoil is intentionally not as bad as some more conventional high-powered 12-bore loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downrange Effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pistol rounds traveling at modest velocities frequently just punch tidy little holes. High velocity rifle rounds on the other hand make small entrance wounds but frequently tumble in tissue, producing significant wounding. At appropriate ranges, however, shotguns operate on a whole different level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have never seen a living thing shot with a Federal Force X2 12-gauge shotgun defensive round. However, it really doesn\u2019t require a great deal of imagination to visualize what that might be like. Eighteen wound channels at shotgun velocities have a very high probability of achieving rapid incapacitation. The particulars of velocity, caliber and bullet design are germane to a handgun engagement. However, unlimbering the Force X2 out of a 12-gauge excises all the ambiguity out of that argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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There are several benefits to this technology. Bullets of any sort can be viewed like compact little batteries. You take chemical energy bound up in gunpowder and transform that potential energy into kinetic energy. By accelerating a certain mass of shot to a certain velocity, this payload is now imbued with a quantifiable amount of chaos as driven by the relationship Energy equals \u00bd Mass times Velocity squared. To be effective our zippy little projectiles have to dump their energy efficiently on target.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a projectile deflects or decelerates too soon, vital energy is lost before it can do its work. Any energy expended on the far side of the target is not only wasted, it can also represent a threat to innocent bystanders. The ideal defensive projectile spends itself where it needs to be spent without excesses either before or behind the target. That is the specific mission of the Federal Force X2 shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"This<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Upon impact with tissue each single 0.33-caliber projectile splits into two halves. The spherical nature of the projectiles in air keep them flying straight and true. Now that they have separated in the target each hemisphere is irregular and prone to tumble. Theoretically, this gives the pellets a better chance to impact vital structures and cause rapid incapacitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Tactical<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 buckshot rounds find their purpose in home defense<\/a>. Premium primers and hulls, sealed against the elements, are a key component. Federal's attention to detail and quality control means these buckshot rounds will work when you need them. That's true across all their defensive ammo lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barrel length, type of choke, and other gun factors strongly influence terminal performance. When run through a proper modern defensive shotgun the Federal Force X2 loads can become precision instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a shotgun for home defense does not absolve us of the requirement for precise targeting and proper conservative gunmanship. Quite the contrary. Throwing multiple shot rather than single bullets means we must be able to meticulously account for every round. The split nature of the 00 buckshot in these high-tech loads minimizes the risk of over-penetration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When tested at \"across the room\" distance, the X2 shot patterns about the size of a softball. These rounds fly reliably true, and recoil is intentionally not as bad as some more conventional high-powered 12-bore loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downrange Effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pistol rounds traveling at modest velocities frequently just punch tidy little holes. High velocity rifle rounds on the other hand make small entrance wounds but frequently tumble in tissue, producing significant wounding. At appropriate ranges, however, shotguns operate on a whole different level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have never seen a living thing shot with a Federal Force X2 12-gauge shotgun defensive round. However, it really doesn\u2019t require a great deal of imagination to visualize what that might be like. Eighteen wound channels at shotgun velocities have a very high probability of achieving rapid incapacitation. The particulars of velocity, caliber and bullet design are germane to a handgun engagement. However, unlimbering the Force X2 out of a 12-gauge excises all the ambiguity out of that argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Practical Physics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are several benefits to this technology. Bullets of any sort can be viewed like compact little batteries. You take chemical energy bound up in gunpowder and transform that potential energy into kinetic energy. By accelerating a certain mass of shot to a certain velocity, this payload is now imbued with a quantifiable amount of chaos as driven by the relationship Energy equals \u00bd Mass times Velocity squared. To be effective our zippy little projectiles have to dump their energy efficiently on target.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a projectile deflects or decelerates too soon, vital energy is lost before it can do its work. Any energy expended on the far side of the target is not only wasted, it can also represent a threat to innocent bystanders. The ideal defensive projectile spends itself where it needs to be spent without excesses either before or behind the target. That is the specific mission of the Federal Force X2 shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"This<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Upon impact with tissue each single 0.33-caliber projectile splits into two halves. The spherical nature of the projectiles in air keep them flying straight and true. Now that they have separated in the target each hemisphere is irregular and prone to tumble. Theoretically, this gives the pellets a better chance to impact vital structures and cause rapid incapacitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Tactical<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 buckshot rounds find their purpose in home defense<\/a>. Premium primers and hulls, sealed against the elements, are a key component. Federal's attention to detail and quality control means these buckshot rounds will work when you need them. That's true across all their defensive ammo lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barrel length, type of choke, and other gun factors strongly influence terminal performance. When run through a proper modern defensive shotgun the Federal Force X2 loads can become precision instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a shotgun for home defense does not absolve us of the requirement for precise targeting and proper conservative gunmanship. Quite the contrary. Throwing multiple shot rather than single bullets means we must be able to meticulously account for every round. The split nature of the 00 buckshot in these high-tech loads minimizes the risk of over-penetration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When tested at \"across the room\" distance, the X2 shot patterns about the size of a softball. These rounds fly reliably true, and recoil is intentionally not as bad as some more conventional high-powered 12-bore loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downrange Effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pistol rounds traveling at modest velocities frequently just punch tidy little holes. High velocity rifle rounds on the other hand make small entrance wounds but frequently tumble in tissue, producing significant wounding. At appropriate ranges, however, shotguns operate on a whole different level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have never seen a living thing shot with a Federal Force X2 12-gauge shotgun defensive round. However, it really doesn\u2019t require a great deal of imagination to visualize what that might be like. Eighteen wound channels at shotgun velocities have a very high probability of achieving rapid incapacitation. The particulars of velocity, caliber and bullet design are germane to a handgun engagement. However, unlimbering the Force X2 out of a 12-gauge excises all the ambiguity out of that argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Each individual buckshot ball is deeply scored down its middle. This treatment will seem familiar to anyone who has ever used split shot on their fishing rigs while out drowning crickets for bream or sunfish. For example, think of each ball as a tiny little copper-plated Pac-Man of Death. The end result turns nine .33-caliber shot into as many as eighteen separate devastating wound channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Physics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are several benefits to this technology. Bullets of any sort can be viewed like compact little batteries. You take chemical energy bound up in gunpowder and transform that potential energy into kinetic energy. By accelerating a certain mass of shot to a certain velocity, this payload is now imbued with a quantifiable amount of chaos as driven by the relationship Energy equals \u00bd Mass times Velocity squared. To be effective our zippy little projectiles have to dump their energy efficiently on target.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a projectile deflects or decelerates too soon, vital energy is lost before it can do its work. Any energy expended on the far side of the target is not only wasted, it can also represent a threat to innocent bystanders. The ideal defensive projectile spends itself where it needs to be spent without excesses either before or behind the target. That is the specific mission of the Federal Force X2 shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"This<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Upon impact with tissue each single 0.33-caliber projectile splits into two halves. The spherical nature of the projectiles in air keep them flying straight and true. Now that they have separated in the target each hemisphere is irregular and prone to tumble. Theoretically, this gives the pellets a better chance to impact vital structures and cause rapid incapacitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Tactical<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 buckshot rounds find their purpose in home defense<\/a>. Premium primers and hulls, sealed against the elements, are a key component. Federal's attention to detail and quality control means these buckshot rounds will work when you need them. That's true across all their defensive ammo lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barrel length, type of choke, and other gun factors strongly influence terminal performance. When run through a proper modern defensive shotgun the Federal Force X2 loads can become precision instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a shotgun for home defense does not absolve us of the requirement for precise targeting and proper conservative gunmanship. Quite the contrary. Throwing multiple shot rather than single bullets means we must be able to meticulously account for every round. The split nature of the 00 buckshot in these high-tech loads minimizes the risk of over-penetration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When tested at \"across the room\" distance, the X2 shot patterns about the size of a softball. These rounds fly reliably true, and recoil is intentionally not as bad as some more conventional high-powered 12-bore loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downrange Effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pistol rounds traveling at modest velocities frequently just punch tidy little holes. High velocity rifle rounds on the other hand make small entrance wounds but frequently tumble in tissue, producing significant wounding. At appropriate ranges, however, shotguns operate on a whole different level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have never seen a living thing shot with a Federal Force X2 12-gauge shotgun defensive round. However, it really doesn\u2019t require a great deal of imagination to visualize what that might be like. Eighteen wound channels at shotgun velocities have a very high probability of achieving rapid incapacitation. The particulars of velocity, caliber and bullet design are germane to a handgun engagement. However, unlimbering the Force X2 out of a 12-gauge excises all the ambiguity out of that argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The 00 buckshot is fully one-third of an inch across. Federal Force X2 buckshot pellets are formed from high-antimony lead and then copper plated. Because of this, the rounds have a long service life even under harsh environmental conditions. That much is fairly straightforward. What separates these Force X2 loads from lesser rounds is the configuration and geometry of the shot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each individual buckshot ball is deeply scored down its middle. This treatment will seem familiar to anyone who has ever used split shot on their fishing rigs while out drowning crickets for bream or sunfish. For example, think of each ball as a tiny little copper-plated Pac-Man of Death. The end result turns nine .33-caliber shot into as many as eighteen separate devastating wound channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Physics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are several benefits to this technology. Bullets of any sort can be viewed like compact little batteries. You take chemical energy bound up in gunpowder and transform that potential energy into kinetic energy. By accelerating a certain mass of shot to a certain velocity, this payload is now imbued with a quantifiable amount of chaos as driven by the relationship Energy equals \u00bd Mass times Velocity squared. To be effective our zippy little projectiles have to dump their energy efficiently on target.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a projectile deflects or decelerates too soon, vital energy is lost before it can do its work. Any energy expended on the far side of the target is not only wasted, it can also represent a threat to innocent bystanders. The ideal defensive projectile spends itself where it needs to be spent without excesses either before or behind the target. That is the specific mission of the Federal Force X2 shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"This<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Upon impact with tissue each single 0.33-caliber projectile splits into two halves. The spherical nature of the projectiles in air keep them flying straight and true. Now that they have separated in the target each hemisphere is irregular and prone to tumble. Theoretically, this gives the pellets a better chance to impact vital structures and cause rapid incapacitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Tactical<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 buckshot rounds find their purpose in home defense<\/a>. Premium primers and hulls, sealed against the elements, are a key component. Federal's attention to detail and quality control means these buckshot rounds will work when you need them. That's true across all their defensive ammo lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barrel length, type of choke, and other gun factors strongly influence terminal performance. When run through a proper modern defensive shotgun the Federal Force X2 loads can become precision instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a shotgun for home defense does not absolve us of the requirement for precise targeting and proper conservative gunmanship. Quite the contrary. Throwing multiple shot rather than single bullets means we must be able to meticulously account for every round. The split nature of the 00 buckshot in these high-tech loads minimizes the risk of over-penetration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When tested at \"across the room\" distance, the X2 shot patterns about the size of a softball. These rounds fly reliably true, and recoil is intentionally not as bad as some more conventional high-powered 12-bore loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downrange Effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pistol rounds traveling at modest velocities frequently just punch tidy little holes. High velocity rifle rounds on the other hand make small entrance wounds but frequently tumble in tissue, producing significant wounding. At appropriate ranges, however, shotguns operate on a whole different level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have never seen a living thing shot with a Federal Force X2 12-gauge shotgun defensive round. However, it really doesn\u2019t require a great deal of imagination to visualize what that might be like. Eighteen wound channels at shotgun velocities have a very high probability of achieving rapid incapacitation. The particulars of velocity, caliber and bullet design are germane to a handgun engagement. However, unlimbering the Force X2 out of a 12-gauge excises all the ambiguity out of that argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The 00 buckshot is fully one-third of an inch across. Federal Force X2 buckshot pellets are formed from high-antimony lead and then copper plated. Because of this, the rounds have a long service life even under harsh environmental conditions. That much is fairly straightforward. What separates these Force X2 loads from lesser rounds is the configuration and geometry of the shot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each individual buckshot ball is deeply scored down its middle. This treatment will seem familiar to anyone who has ever used split shot on their fishing rigs while out drowning crickets for bream or sunfish. For example, think of each ball as a tiny little copper-plated Pac-Man of Death. The end result turns nine .33-caliber shot into as many as eighteen separate devastating wound channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Physics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are several benefits to this technology. Bullets of any sort can be viewed like compact little batteries. You take chemical energy bound up in gunpowder and transform that potential energy into kinetic energy. By accelerating a certain mass of shot to a certain velocity, this payload is now imbued with a quantifiable amount of chaos as driven by the relationship Energy equals \u00bd Mass times Velocity squared. To be effective our zippy little projectiles have to dump their energy efficiently on target.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a projectile deflects or decelerates too soon, vital energy is lost before it can do its work. Any energy expended on the far side of the target is not only wasted, it can also represent a threat to innocent bystanders. The ideal defensive projectile spends itself where it needs to be spent without excesses either before or behind the target. That is the specific mission of the Federal Force X2 shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"This<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Upon impact with tissue each single 0.33-caliber projectile splits into two halves. The spherical nature of the projectiles in air keep them flying straight and true. Now that they have separated in the target each hemisphere is irregular and prone to tumble. Theoretically, this gives the pellets a better chance to impact vital structures and cause rapid incapacitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Tactical<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 buckshot rounds find their purpose in home defense<\/a>. Premium primers and hulls, sealed against the elements, are a key component. Federal's attention to detail and quality control means these buckshot rounds will work when you need them. That's true across all their defensive ammo lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barrel length, type of choke, and other gun factors strongly influence terminal performance. When run through a proper modern defensive shotgun the Federal Force X2 loads can become precision instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a shotgun for home defense does not absolve us of the requirement for precise targeting and proper conservative gunmanship. Quite the contrary. Throwing multiple shot rather than single bullets means we must be able to meticulously account for every round. The split nature of the 00 buckshot in these high-tech loads minimizes the risk of over-penetration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When tested at \"across the room\" distance, the X2 shot patterns about the size of a softball. These rounds fly reliably true, and recoil is intentionally not as bad as some more conventional high-powered 12-bore loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downrange Effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pistol rounds traveling at modest velocities frequently just punch tidy little holes. High velocity rifle rounds on the other hand make small entrance wounds but frequently tumble in tissue, producing significant wounding. At appropriate ranges, however, shotguns operate on a whole different level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have never seen a living thing shot with a Federal Force X2 12-gauge shotgun defensive round. However, it really doesn\u2019t require a great deal of imagination to visualize what that might be like. Eighteen wound channels at shotgun velocities have a very high probability of achieving rapid incapacitation. The particulars of velocity, caliber and bullet design are germane to a handgun engagement. However, unlimbering the Force X2 out of a 12-gauge excises all the ambiguity out of that argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Shell Details<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The 00 buckshot is fully one-third of an inch across. Federal Force X2 buckshot pellets are formed from high-antimony lead and then copper plated. Because of this, the rounds have a long service life even under harsh environmental conditions. That much is fairly straightforward. What separates these Force X2 loads from lesser rounds is the configuration and geometry of the shot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each individual buckshot ball is deeply scored down its middle. This treatment will seem familiar to anyone who has ever used split shot on their fishing rigs while out drowning crickets for bream or sunfish. For example, think of each ball as a tiny little copper-plated Pac-Man of Death. The end result turns nine .33-caliber shot into as many as eighteen separate devastating wound channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Physics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are several benefits to this technology. Bullets of any sort can be viewed like compact little batteries. You take chemical energy bound up in gunpowder and transform that potential energy into kinetic energy. By accelerating a certain mass of shot to a certain velocity, this payload is now imbued with a quantifiable amount of chaos as driven by the relationship Energy equals \u00bd Mass times Velocity squared. To be effective our zippy little projectiles have to dump their energy efficiently on target.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a projectile deflects or decelerates too soon, vital energy is lost before it can do its work. Any energy expended on the far side of the target is not only wasted, it can also represent a threat to innocent bystanders. The ideal defensive projectile spends itself where it needs to be spent without excesses either before or behind the target. That is the specific mission of the Federal Force X2 shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"This<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Upon impact with tissue each single 0.33-caliber projectile splits into two halves. The spherical nature of the projectiles in air keep them flying straight and true. Now that they have separated in the target each hemisphere is irregular and prone to tumble. Theoretically, this gives the pellets a better chance to impact vital structures and cause rapid incapacitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Tactical<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 buckshot rounds find their purpose in home defense<\/a>. Premium primers and hulls, sealed against the elements, are a key component. Federal's attention to detail and quality control means these buckshot rounds will work when you need them. That's true across all their defensive ammo lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barrel length, type of choke, and other gun factors strongly influence terminal performance. When run through a proper modern defensive shotgun the Federal Force X2 loads can become precision instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a shotgun for home defense does not absolve us of the requirement for precise targeting and proper conservative gunmanship. Quite the contrary. Throwing multiple shot rather than single bullets means we must be able to meticulously account for every round. The split nature of the 00 buckshot in these high-tech loads minimizes the risk of over-penetration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When tested at \"across the room\" distance, the X2 shot patterns about the size of a softball. These rounds fly reliably true, and recoil is intentionally not as bad as some more conventional high-powered 12-bore loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downrange Effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pistol rounds traveling at modest velocities frequently just punch tidy little holes. High velocity rifle rounds on the other hand make small entrance wounds but frequently tumble in tissue, producing significant wounding. At appropriate ranges, however, shotguns operate on a whole different level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have never seen a living thing shot with a Federal Force X2 12-gauge shotgun defensive round. However, it really doesn\u2019t require a great deal of imagination to visualize what that might be like. Eighteen wound channels at shotgun velocities have a very high probability of achieving rapid incapacitation. The particulars of velocity, caliber and bullet design are germane to a handgun engagement. However, unlimbering the Force X2 out of a 12-gauge excises all the ambiguity out of that argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Federal\u2019s Force X2 loads carry nine copper-plated 00 buckshot. Nowadays, unadorned 00 buckshot is not sufficient to raise eyebrows in the gun world. What really sets these X2 loads apart, however, is the configuration of each 0.33 caliber pellet. Federal has found an absolutely brilliant method to take what was already the meanest, nastiest handheld firearm load out there and then double it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shell Details<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The 00 buckshot is fully one-third of an inch across. Federal Force X2 buckshot pellets are formed from high-antimony lead and then copper plated. Because of this, the rounds have a long service life even under harsh environmental conditions. That much is fairly straightforward. What separates these Force X2 loads from lesser rounds is the configuration and geometry of the shot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each individual buckshot ball is deeply scored down its middle. This treatment will seem familiar to anyone who has ever used split shot on their fishing rigs while out drowning crickets for bream or sunfish. For example, think of each ball as a tiny little copper-plated Pac-Man of Death. The end result turns nine .33-caliber shot into as many as eighteen separate devastating wound channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Physics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are several benefits to this technology. Bullets of any sort can be viewed like compact little batteries. You take chemical energy bound up in gunpowder and transform that potential energy into kinetic energy. By accelerating a certain mass of shot to a certain velocity, this payload is now imbued with a quantifiable amount of chaos as driven by the relationship Energy equals \u00bd Mass times Velocity squared. To be effective our zippy little projectiles have to dump their energy efficiently on target.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a projectile deflects or decelerates too soon, vital energy is lost before it can do its work. Any energy expended on the far side of the target is not only wasted, it can also represent a threat to innocent bystanders. The ideal defensive projectile spends itself where it needs to be spent without excesses either before or behind the target. That is the specific mission of the Federal Force X2 shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"This<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Upon impact with tissue each single 0.33-caliber projectile splits into two halves. The spherical nature of the projectiles in air keep them flying straight and true. Now that they have separated in the target each hemisphere is irregular and prone to tumble. Theoretically, this gives the pellets a better chance to impact vital structures and cause rapid incapacitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Tactical<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 buckshot rounds find their purpose in home defense<\/a>. Premium primers and hulls, sealed against the elements, are a key component. Federal's attention to detail and quality control means these buckshot rounds will work when you need them. That's true across all their defensive ammo lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barrel length, type of choke, and other gun factors strongly influence terminal performance. When run through a proper modern defensive shotgun the Federal Force X2 loads can become precision instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a shotgun for home defense does not absolve us of the requirement for precise targeting and proper conservative gunmanship. Quite the contrary. Throwing multiple shot rather than single bullets means we must be able to meticulously account for every round. The split nature of the 00 buckshot in these high-tech loads minimizes the risk of over-penetration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When tested at \"across the room\" distance, the X2 shot patterns about the size of a softball. These rounds fly reliably true, and recoil is intentionally not as bad as some more conventional high-powered 12-bore loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downrange Effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pistol rounds traveling at modest velocities frequently just punch tidy little holes. High velocity rifle rounds on the other hand make small entrance wounds but frequently tumble in tissue, producing significant wounding. At appropriate ranges, however, shotguns operate on a whole different level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have never seen a living thing shot with a Federal Force X2 12-gauge shotgun defensive round. However, it really doesn\u2019t require a great deal of imagination to visualize what that might be like. Eighteen wound channels at shotgun velocities have a very high probability of achieving rapid incapacitation. The particulars of velocity, caliber and bullet design are germane to a handgun engagement. However, unlimbering the Force X2 out of a 12-gauge excises all the ambiguity out of that argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Federal has been churning out top-quality ammunition for a century now and is a seminal name in the American gun culture as a result. Their offerings in the Information Age embody about as much technology as the latest iPhone. Federal takes this to heart and packed their new buckshot with the latest ballistic technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal\u2019s Force X2 loads carry nine copper-plated 00 buckshot. Nowadays, unadorned 00 buckshot is not sufficient to raise eyebrows in the gun world. What really sets these X2 loads apart, however, is the configuration of each 0.33 caliber pellet. Federal has found an absolutely brilliant method to take what was already the meanest, nastiest handheld firearm load out there and then double it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shell Details<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The 00 buckshot is fully one-third of an inch across. Federal Force X2 buckshot pellets are formed from high-antimony lead and then copper plated. Because of this, the rounds have a long service life even under harsh environmental conditions. That much is fairly straightforward. What separates these Force X2 loads from lesser rounds is the configuration and geometry of the shot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each individual buckshot ball is deeply scored down its middle. This treatment will seem familiar to anyone who has ever used split shot on their fishing rigs while out drowning crickets for bream or sunfish. For example, think of each ball as a tiny little copper-plated Pac-Man of Death. The end result turns nine .33-caliber shot into as many as eighteen separate devastating wound channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Physics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are several benefits to this technology. Bullets of any sort can be viewed like compact little batteries. You take chemical energy bound up in gunpowder and transform that potential energy into kinetic energy. By accelerating a certain mass of shot to a certain velocity, this payload is now imbued with a quantifiable amount of chaos as driven by the relationship Energy equals \u00bd Mass times Velocity squared. To be effective our zippy little projectiles have to dump their energy efficiently on target.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a projectile deflects or decelerates too soon, vital energy is lost before it can do its work. Any energy expended on the far side of the target is not only wasted, it can also represent a threat to innocent bystanders. The ideal defensive projectile spends itself where it needs to be spent without excesses either before or behind the target. That is the specific mission of the Federal Force X2 shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"This<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Upon impact with tissue each single 0.33-caliber projectile splits into two halves. The spherical nature of the projectiles in air keep them flying straight and true. Now that they have separated in the target each hemisphere is irregular and prone to tumble. Theoretically, this gives the pellets a better chance to impact vital structures and cause rapid incapacitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Tactical<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 buckshot rounds find their purpose in home defense<\/a>. Premium primers and hulls, sealed against the elements, are a key component. Federal's attention to detail and quality control means these buckshot rounds will work when you need them. That's true across all their defensive ammo lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barrel length, type of choke, and other gun factors strongly influence terminal performance. When run through a proper modern defensive shotgun the Federal Force X2 loads can become precision instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a shotgun for home defense does not absolve us of the requirement for precise targeting and proper conservative gunmanship. Quite the contrary. Throwing multiple shot rather than single bullets means we must be able to meticulously account for every round. The split nature of the 00 buckshot in these high-tech loads minimizes the risk of over-penetration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When tested at \"across the room\" distance, the X2 shot patterns about the size of a softball. These rounds fly reliably true, and recoil is intentionally not as bad as some more conventional high-powered 12-bore loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downrange Effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pistol rounds traveling at modest velocities frequently just punch tidy little holes. High velocity rifle rounds on the other hand make small entrance wounds but frequently tumble in tissue, producing significant wounding. At appropriate ranges, however, shotguns operate on a whole different level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have never seen a living thing shot with a Federal Force X2 12-gauge shotgun defensive round. However, it really doesn\u2019t require a great deal of imagination to visualize what that might be like. Eighteen wound channels at shotgun velocities have a very high probability of achieving rapid incapacitation. The particulars of velocity, caliber and bullet design are germane to a handgun engagement. However, unlimbering the Force X2 out of a 12-gauge excises all the ambiguity out of that argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The 12-gauge shotgun has been around for centuries. With a bore diameter of 0.73 inches and a payload unmatched by anything that doesn\u2019t require a tax stamp or an impact fuse, the venerable 12-bore sets an unmatched standard for stopping power. One of the many appeals of the timeless scattergun is its extraordinary breadth of loading options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal has been churning out top-quality ammunition for a century now and is a seminal name in the American gun culture as a result. Their offerings in the Information Age embody about as much technology as the latest iPhone. Federal takes this to heart and packed their new buckshot with the latest ballistic technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal\u2019s Force X2 loads carry nine copper-plated 00 buckshot. Nowadays, unadorned 00 buckshot is not sufficient to raise eyebrows in the gun world. What really sets these X2 loads apart, however, is the configuration of each 0.33 caliber pellet. Federal has found an absolutely brilliant method to take what was already the meanest, nastiest handheld firearm load out there and then double it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shell Details<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The 00 buckshot is fully one-third of an inch across. Federal Force X2 buckshot pellets are formed from high-antimony lead and then copper plated. Because of this, the rounds have a long service life even under harsh environmental conditions. That much is fairly straightforward. What separates these Force X2 loads from lesser rounds is the configuration and geometry of the shot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each individual buckshot ball is deeply scored down its middle. This treatment will seem familiar to anyone who has ever used split shot on their fishing rigs while out drowning crickets for bream or sunfish. For example, think of each ball as a tiny little copper-plated Pac-Man of Death. The end result turns nine .33-caliber shot into as many as eighteen separate devastating wound channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Physics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are several benefits to this technology. Bullets of any sort can be viewed like compact little batteries. You take chemical energy bound up in gunpowder and transform that potential energy into kinetic energy. By accelerating a certain mass of shot to a certain velocity, this payload is now imbued with a quantifiable amount of chaos as driven by the relationship Energy equals \u00bd Mass times Velocity squared. To be effective our zippy little projectiles have to dump their energy efficiently on target.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a projectile deflects or decelerates too soon, vital energy is lost before it can do its work. Any energy expended on the far side of the target is not only wasted, it can also represent a threat to innocent bystanders. The ideal defensive projectile spends itself where it needs to be spent without excesses either before or behind the target. That is the specific mission of the Federal Force X2 shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"This<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Upon impact with tissue each single 0.33-caliber projectile splits into two halves. The spherical nature of the projectiles in air keep them flying straight and true. Now that they have separated in the target each hemisphere is irregular and prone to tumble. Theoretically, this gives the pellets a better chance to impact vital structures and cause rapid incapacitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Tactical<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 buckshot rounds find their purpose in home defense<\/a>. Premium primers and hulls, sealed against the elements, are a key component. Federal's attention to detail and quality control means these buckshot rounds will work when you need them. That's true across all their defensive ammo lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barrel length, type of choke, and other gun factors strongly influence terminal performance. When run through a proper modern defensive shotgun the Federal Force X2 loads can become precision instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a shotgun for home defense does not absolve us of the requirement for precise targeting and proper conservative gunmanship. Quite the contrary. Throwing multiple shot rather than single bullets means we must be able to meticulously account for every round. The split nature of the 00 buckshot in these high-tech loads minimizes the risk of over-penetration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When tested at \"across the room\" distance, the X2 shot patterns about the size of a softball. These rounds fly reliably true, and recoil is intentionally not as bad as some more conventional high-powered 12-bore loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downrange Effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pistol rounds traveling at modest velocities frequently just punch tidy little holes. High velocity rifle rounds on the other hand make small entrance wounds but frequently tumble in tissue, producing significant wounding. At appropriate ranges, however, shotguns operate on a whole different level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have never seen a living thing shot with a Federal Force X2 12-gauge shotgun defensive round. However, it really doesn\u2019t require a great deal of imagination to visualize what that might be like. Eighteen wound channels at shotgun velocities have a very high probability of achieving rapid incapacitation. The particulars of velocity, caliber and bullet design are germane to a handgun engagement. However, unlimbering the Force X2 out of a 12-gauge excises all the ambiguity out of that argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Federal Foundation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The 12-gauge shotgun has been around for centuries. With a bore diameter of 0.73 inches and a payload unmatched by anything that doesn\u2019t require a tax stamp or an impact fuse, the venerable 12-bore sets an unmatched standard for stopping power. One of the many appeals of the timeless scattergun is its extraordinary breadth of loading options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal has been churning out top-quality ammunition for a century now and is a seminal name in the American gun culture as a result. Their offerings in the Information Age embody about as much technology as the latest iPhone. Federal takes this to heart and packed their new buckshot with the latest ballistic technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal\u2019s Force X2 loads carry nine copper-plated 00 buckshot. Nowadays, unadorned 00 buckshot is not sufficient to raise eyebrows in the gun world. What really sets these X2 loads apart, however, is the configuration of each 0.33 caliber pellet. Federal has found an absolutely brilliant method to take what was already the meanest, nastiest handheld firearm load out there and then double it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shell Details<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The 00 buckshot is fully one-third of an inch across. Federal Force X2 buckshot pellets are formed from high-antimony lead and then copper plated. Because of this, the rounds have a long service life even under harsh environmental conditions. That much is fairly straightforward. What separates these Force X2 loads from lesser rounds is the configuration and geometry of the shot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each individual buckshot ball is deeply scored down its middle. This treatment will seem familiar to anyone who has ever used split shot on their fishing rigs while out drowning crickets for bream or sunfish. For example, think of each ball as a tiny little copper-plated Pac-Man of Death. The end result turns nine .33-caliber shot into as many as eighteen separate devastating wound channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Physics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are several benefits to this technology. Bullets of any sort can be viewed like compact little batteries. You take chemical energy bound up in gunpowder and transform that potential energy into kinetic energy. By accelerating a certain mass of shot to a certain velocity, this payload is now imbued with a quantifiable amount of chaos as driven by the relationship Energy equals \u00bd Mass times Velocity squared. To be effective our zippy little projectiles have to dump their energy efficiently on target.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a projectile deflects or decelerates too soon, vital energy is lost before it can do its work. Any energy expended on the far side of the target is not only wasted, it can also represent a threat to innocent bystanders. The ideal defensive projectile spends itself where it needs to be spent without excesses either before or behind the target. That is the specific mission of the Federal Force X2 shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"This<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Upon impact with tissue each single 0.33-caliber projectile splits into two halves. The spherical nature of the projectiles in air keep them flying straight and true. Now that they have separated in the target each hemisphere is irregular and prone to tumble. Theoretically, this gives the pellets a better chance to impact vital structures and cause rapid incapacitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Tactical<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 buckshot rounds find their purpose in home defense<\/a>. Premium primers and hulls, sealed against the elements, are a key component. Federal's attention to detail and quality control means these buckshot rounds will work when you need them. That's true across all their defensive ammo lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barrel length, type of choke, and other gun factors strongly influence terminal performance. When run through a proper modern defensive shotgun the Federal Force X2 loads can become precision instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a shotgun for home defense does not absolve us of the requirement for precise targeting and proper conservative gunmanship. Quite the contrary. Throwing multiple shot rather than single bullets means we must be able to meticulously account for every round. The split nature of the 00 buckshot in these high-tech loads minimizes the risk of over-penetration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When tested at \"across the room\" distance, the X2 shot patterns about the size of a softball. These rounds fly reliably true, and recoil is intentionally not as bad as some more conventional high-powered 12-bore loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downrange Effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pistol rounds traveling at modest velocities frequently just punch tidy little holes. High velocity rifle rounds on the other hand make small entrance wounds but frequently tumble in tissue, producing significant wounding. At appropriate ranges, however, shotguns operate on a whole different level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have never seen a living thing shot with a Federal Force X2 12-gauge shotgun defensive round. However, it really doesn\u2019t require a great deal of imagination to visualize what that might be like. Eighteen wound channels at shotgun velocities have a very high probability of achieving rapid incapacitation. The particulars of velocity, caliber and bullet design are germane to a handgun engagement. However, unlimbering the Force X2 out of a 12-gauge excises all the ambiguity out of that argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The Federal display at the annual Athlon Outdoors editorial Rendezvous held every year in the shadow of the Grand Tetons is a reliable crowd-pleaser. This gathering connects industry-leading manufacturers like Federal with gun geeks like me. There we can sample the current state-of-the-art in weapons, ammunition and accessories. At the Rendezvous I discovered the new Federal Force X2 buckshot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Foundation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The 12-gauge shotgun has been around for centuries. With a bore diameter of 0.73 inches and a payload unmatched by anything that doesn\u2019t require a tax stamp or an impact fuse, the venerable 12-bore sets an unmatched standard for stopping power. One of the many appeals of the timeless scattergun is its extraordinary breadth of loading options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal has been churning out top-quality ammunition for a century now and is a seminal name in the American gun culture as a result. Their offerings in the Information Age embody about as much technology as the latest iPhone. Federal takes this to heart and packed their new buckshot with the latest ballistic technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal\u2019s Force X2 loads carry nine copper-plated 00 buckshot. Nowadays, unadorned 00 buckshot is not sufficient to raise eyebrows in the gun world. What really sets these X2 loads apart, however, is the configuration of each 0.33 caliber pellet. Federal has found an absolutely brilliant method to take what was already the meanest, nastiest handheld firearm load out there and then double it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shell Details<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The 00 buckshot is fully one-third of an inch across. Federal Force X2 buckshot pellets are formed from high-antimony lead and then copper plated. Because of this, the rounds have a long service life even under harsh environmental conditions. That much is fairly straightforward. What separates these Force X2 loads from lesser rounds is the configuration and geometry of the shot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each individual buckshot ball is deeply scored down its middle. This treatment will seem familiar to anyone who has ever used split shot on their fishing rigs while out drowning crickets for bream or sunfish. For example, think of each ball as a tiny little copper-plated Pac-Man of Death. The end result turns nine .33-caliber shot into as many as eighteen separate devastating wound channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Physics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are several benefits to this technology. Bullets of any sort can be viewed like compact little batteries. You take chemical energy bound up in gunpowder and transform that potential energy into kinetic energy. By accelerating a certain mass of shot to a certain velocity, this payload is now imbued with a quantifiable amount of chaos as driven by the relationship Energy equals \u00bd Mass times Velocity squared. To be effective our zippy little projectiles have to dump their energy efficiently on target.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a projectile deflects or decelerates too soon, vital energy is lost before it can do its work. Any energy expended on the far side of the target is not only wasted, it can also represent a threat to innocent bystanders. The ideal defensive projectile spends itself where it needs to be spent without excesses either before or behind the target. That is the specific mission of the Federal Force X2 shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"This<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Upon impact with tissue each single 0.33-caliber projectile splits into two halves. The spherical nature of the projectiles in air keep them flying straight and true. Now that they have separated in the target each hemisphere is irregular and prone to tumble. Theoretically, this gives the pellets a better chance to impact vital structures and cause rapid incapacitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Tactical<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 buckshot rounds find their purpose in home defense<\/a>. Premium primers and hulls, sealed against the elements, are a key component. Federal's attention to detail and quality control means these buckshot rounds will work when you need them. That's true across all their defensive ammo lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barrel length, type of choke, and other gun factors strongly influence terminal performance. When run through a proper modern defensive shotgun the Federal Force X2 loads can become precision instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a shotgun for home defense does not absolve us of the requirement for precise targeting and proper conservative gunmanship. Quite the contrary. Throwing multiple shot rather than single bullets means we must be able to meticulously account for every round. The split nature of the 00 buckshot in these high-tech loads minimizes the risk of over-penetration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When tested at \"across the room\" distance, the X2 shot patterns about the size of a softball. These rounds fly reliably true, and recoil is intentionally not as bad as some more conventional high-powered 12-bore loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downrange Effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pistol rounds traveling at modest velocities frequently just punch tidy little holes. High velocity rifle rounds on the other hand make small entrance wounds but frequently tumble in tissue, producing significant wounding. At appropriate ranges, however, shotguns operate on a whole different level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have never seen a living thing shot with a Federal Force X2 12-gauge shotgun defensive round. However, it really doesn\u2019t require a great deal of imagination to visualize what that might be like. Eighteen wound channels at shotgun velocities have a very high probability of achieving rapid incapacitation. The particulars of velocity, caliber and bullet design are germane to a handgun engagement. However, unlimbering the Force X2 out of a 12-gauge excises all the ambiguity out of that argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Since originally posted, Federal announced the details on its own Ukraine T-Shirt. Like the Remington version, it calls out the famous Zelenskyy quote. All profits support the humanitarian relief efforts through Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund\u2013GlobalGiving. Sizes range from small to 3XL. Get the Federal shirt now at federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Remington, Federal Ukraine T-Shirts Benefit Crisis Relief","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ukraine-t-shirts","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:13:41","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:13:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/22\/ukraine-t-shirts\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123010,"post_author":"373","post_date":"2022-03-10 11:58:12","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 16:58:12","post_content":"\n

The Federal display at the annual Athlon Outdoors editorial Rendezvous held every year in the shadow of the Grand Tetons is a reliable crowd-pleaser. This gathering connects industry-leading manufacturers like Federal with gun geeks like me. There we can sample the current state-of-the-art in weapons, ammunition and accessories. At the Rendezvous I discovered the new Federal Force X2 buckshot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Foundation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The 12-gauge shotgun has been around for centuries. With a bore diameter of 0.73 inches and a payload unmatched by anything that doesn\u2019t require a tax stamp or an impact fuse, the venerable 12-bore sets an unmatched standard for stopping power. One of the many appeals of the timeless scattergun is its extraordinary breadth of loading options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal has been churning out top-quality ammunition for a century now and is a seminal name in the American gun culture as a result. Their offerings in the Information Age embody about as much technology as the latest iPhone. Federal takes this to heart and packed their new buckshot with the latest ballistic technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal\u2019s Force X2 loads carry nine copper-plated 00 buckshot. Nowadays, unadorned 00 buckshot is not sufficient to raise eyebrows in the gun world. What really sets these X2 loads apart, however, is the configuration of each 0.33 caliber pellet. Federal has found an absolutely brilliant method to take what was already the meanest, nastiest handheld firearm load out there and then double it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shell Details<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The 00 buckshot is fully one-third of an inch across. Federal Force X2 buckshot pellets are formed from high-antimony lead and then copper plated. Because of this, the rounds have a long service life even under harsh environmental conditions. That much is fairly straightforward. What separates these Force X2 loads from lesser rounds is the configuration and geometry of the shot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each individual buckshot ball is deeply scored down its middle. This treatment will seem familiar to anyone who has ever used split shot on their fishing rigs while out drowning crickets for bream or sunfish. For example, think of each ball as a tiny little copper-plated Pac-Man of Death. The end result turns nine .33-caliber shot into as many as eighteen separate devastating wound channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Physics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are several benefits to this technology. Bullets of any sort can be viewed like compact little batteries. You take chemical energy bound up in gunpowder and transform that potential energy into kinetic energy. By accelerating a certain mass of shot to a certain velocity, this payload is now imbued with a quantifiable amount of chaos as driven by the relationship Energy equals \u00bd Mass times Velocity squared. To be effective our zippy little projectiles have to dump their energy efficiently on target.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a projectile deflects or decelerates too soon, vital energy is lost before it can do its work. Any energy expended on the far side of the target is not only wasted, it can also represent a threat to innocent bystanders. The ideal defensive projectile spends itself where it needs to be spent without excesses either before or behind the target. That is the specific mission of the Federal Force X2 shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"This<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Upon impact with tissue each single 0.33-caliber projectile splits into two halves. The spherical nature of the projectiles in air keep them flying straight and true. Now that they have separated in the target each hemisphere is irregular and prone to tumble. Theoretically, this gives the pellets a better chance to impact vital structures and cause rapid incapacitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Tactical<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 buckshot rounds find their purpose in home defense<\/a>. Premium primers and hulls, sealed against the elements, are a key component. Federal's attention to detail and quality control means these buckshot rounds will work when you need them. That's true across all their defensive ammo lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barrel length, type of choke, and other gun factors strongly influence terminal performance. When run through a proper modern defensive shotgun the Federal Force X2 loads can become precision instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a shotgun for home defense does not absolve us of the requirement for precise targeting and proper conservative gunmanship. Quite the contrary. Throwing multiple shot rather than single bullets means we must be able to meticulously account for every round. The split nature of the 00 buckshot in these high-tech loads minimizes the risk of over-penetration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When tested at \"across the room\" distance, the X2 shot patterns about the size of a softball. These rounds fly reliably true, and recoil is intentionally not as bad as some more conventional high-powered 12-bore loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downrange Effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pistol rounds traveling at modest velocities frequently just punch tidy little holes. High velocity rifle rounds on the other hand make small entrance wounds but frequently tumble in tissue, producing significant wounding. At appropriate ranges, however, shotguns operate on a whole different level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have never seen a living thing shot with a Federal Force X2 12-gauge shotgun defensive round. However, it really doesn\u2019t require a great deal of imagination to visualize what that might be like. Eighteen wound channels at shotgun velocities have a very high probability of achieving rapid incapacitation. The particulars of velocity, caliber and bullet design are germane to a handgun engagement. However, unlimbering the Force X2 out of a 12-gauge excises all the ambiguity out of that argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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UPDATE: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Since originally posted, Federal announced the details on its own Ukraine T-Shirt. Like the Remington version, it calls out the famous Zelenskyy quote. All profits support the humanitarian relief efforts through Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund\u2013GlobalGiving. Sizes range from small to 3XL. Get the Federal shirt now at federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Remington, Federal Ukraine T-Shirts Benefit Crisis Relief","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ukraine-t-shirts","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:13:41","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:13:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/22\/ukraine-t-shirts\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123010,"post_author":"373","post_date":"2022-03-10 11:58:12","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 16:58:12","post_content":"\n

The Federal display at the annual Athlon Outdoors editorial Rendezvous held every year in the shadow of the Grand Tetons is a reliable crowd-pleaser. This gathering connects industry-leading manufacturers like Federal with gun geeks like me. There we can sample the current state-of-the-art in weapons, ammunition and accessories. At the Rendezvous I discovered the new Federal Force X2 buckshot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Foundation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The 12-gauge shotgun has been around for centuries. With a bore diameter of 0.73 inches and a payload unmatched by anything that doesn\u2019t require a tax stamp or an impact fuse, the venerable 12-bore sets an unmatched standard for stopping power. One of the many appeals of the timeless scattergun is its extraordinary breadth of loading options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal has been churning out top-quality ammunition for a century now and is a seminal name in the American gun culture as a result. Their offerings in the Information Age embody about as much technology as the latest iPhone. Federal takes this to heart and packed their new buckshot with the latest ballistic technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal\u2019s Force X2 loads carry nine copper-plated 00 buckshot. Nowadays, unadorned 00 buckshot is not sufficient to raise eyebrows in the gun world. What really sets these X2 loads apart, however, is the configuration of each 0.33 caliber pellet. Federal has found an absolutely brilliant method to take what was already the meanest, nastiest handheld firearm load out there and then double it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shell Details<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The 00 buckshot is fully one-third of an inch across. Federal Force X2 buckshot pellets are formed from high-antimony lead and then copper plated. Because of this, the rounds have a long service life even under harsh environmental conditions. That much is fairly straightforward. What separates these Force X2 loads from lesser rounds is the configuration and geometry of the shot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each individual buckshot ball is deeply scored down its middle. This treatment will seem familiar to anyone who has ever used split shot on their fishing rigs while out drowning crickets for bream or sunfish. For example, think of each ball as a tiny little copper-plated Pac-Man of Death. The end result turns nine .33-caliber shot into as many as eighteen separate devastating wound channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Physics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are several benefits to this technology. Bullets of any sort can be viewed like compact little batteries. You take chemical energy bound up in gunpowder and transform that potential energy into kinetic energy. By accelerating a certain mass of shot to a certain velocity, this payload is now imbued with a quantifiable amount of chaos as driven by the relationship Energy equals \u00bd Mass times Velocity squared. To be effective our zippy little projectiles have to dump their energy efficiently on target.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a projectile deflects or decelerates too soon, vital energy is lost before it can do its work. Any energy expended on the far side of the target is not only wasted, it can also represent a threat to innocent bystanders. The ideal defensive projectile spends itself where it needs to be spent without excesses either before or behind the target. That is the specific mission of the Federal Force X2 shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"This<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Upon impact with tissue each single 0.33-caliber projectile splits into two halves. The spherical nature of the projectiles in air keep them flying straight and true. Now that they have separated in the target each hemisphere is irregular and prone to tumble. Theoretically, this gives the pellets a better chance to impact vital structures and cause rapid incapacitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Tactical<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 buckshot rounds find their purpose in home defense<\/a>. Premium primers and hulls, sealed against the elements, are a key component. Federal's attention to detail and quality control means these buckshot rounds will work when you need them. That's true across all their defensive ammo lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barrel length, type of choke, and other gun factors strongly influence terminal performance. When run through a proper modern defensive shotgun the Federal Force X2 loads can become precision instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a shotgun for home defense does not absolve us of the requirement for precise targeting and proper conservative gunmanship. Quite the contrary. Throwing multiple shot rather than single bullets means we must be able to meticulously account for every round. The split nature of the 00 buckshot in these high-tech loads minimizes the risk of over-penetration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When tested at \"across the room\" distance, the X2 shot patterns about the size of a softball. These rounds fly reliably true, and recoil is intentionally not as bad as some more conventional high-powered 12-bore loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downrange Effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pistol rounds traveling at modest velocities frequently just punch tidy little holes. High velocity rifle rounds on the other hand make small entrance wounds but frequently tumble in tissue, producing significant wounding. At appropriate ranges, however, shotguns operate on a whole different level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have never seen a living thing shot with a Federal Force X2 12-gauge shotgun defensive round. However, it really doesn\u2019t require a great deal of imagination to visualize what that might be like. Eighteen wound channels at shotgun velocities have a very high probability of achieving rapid incapacitation. The particulars of velocity, caliber and bullet design are germane to a handgun engagement. However, unlimbering the Force X2 out of a 12-gauge excises all the ambiguity out of that argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Other firearms industry companies recently pledged support for Ukraine as well. Adams Arms announced it shipped rifles and made t-shirts for Ukraine. Meanwhile, the NSSF put out a call for more support, including ammo, arms and gear. Primary Arms and Kel-Tec also answered the call. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

UPDATE: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Since originally posted, Federal announced the details on its own Ukraine T-Shirt. Like the Remington version, it calls out the famous Zelenskyy quote. All profits support the humanitarian relief efforts through Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund\u2013GlobalGiving. Sizes range from small to 3XL. Get the Federal shirt now at federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Remington, Federal Ukraine T-Shirts Benefit Crisis Relief","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ukraine-t-shirts","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:13:41","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:13:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/22\/ukraine-t-shirts\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123010,"post_author":"373","post_date":"2022-03-10 11:58:12","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 16:58:12","post_content":"\n

The Federal display at the annual Athlon Outdoors editorial Rendezvous held every year in the shadow of the Grand Tetons is a reliable crowd-pleaser. This gathering connects industry-leading manufacturers like Federal with gun geeks like me. There we can sample the current state-of-the-art in weapons, ammunition and accessories. At the Rendezvous I discovered the new Federal Force X2 buckshot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Foundation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The 12-gauge shotgun has been around for centuries. With a bore diameter of 0.73 inches and a payload unmatched by anything that doesn\u2019t require a tax stamp or an impact fuse, the venerable 12-bore sets an unmatched standard for stopping power. One of the many appeals of the timeless scattergun is its extraordinary breadth of loading options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal has been churning out top-quality ammunition for a century now and is a seminal name in the American gun culture as a result. Their offerings in the Information Age embody about as much technology as the latest iPhone. Federal takes this to heart and packed their new buckshot with the latest ballistic technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal\u2019s Force X2 loads carry nine copper-plated 00 buckshot. Nowadays, unadorned 00 buckshot is not sufficient to raise eyebrows in the gun world. What really sets these X2 loads apart, however, is the configuration of each 0.33 caliber pellet. Federal has found an absolutely brilliant method to take what was already the meanest, nastiest handheld firearm load out there and then double it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shell Details<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The 00 buckshot is fully one-third of an inch across. Federal Force X2 buckshot pellets are formed from high-antimony lead and then copper plated. Because of this, the rounds have a long service life even under harsh environmental conditions. That much is fairly straightforward. What separates these Force X2 loads from lesser rounds is the configuration and geometry of the shot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each individual buckshot ball is deeply scored down its middle. This treatment will seem familiar to anyone who has ever used split shot on their fishing rigs while out drowning crickets for bream or sunfish. For example, think of each ball as a tiny little copper-plated Pac-Man of Death. The end result turns nine .33-caliber shot into as many as eighteen separate devastating wound channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Physics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are several benefits to this technology. Bullets of any sort can be viewed like compact little batteries. You take chemical energy bound up in gunpowder and transform that potential energy into kinetic energy. By accelerating a certain mass of shot to a certain velocity, this payload is now imbued with a quantifiable amount of chaos as driven by the relationship Energy equals \u00bd Mass times Velocity squared. To be effective our zippy little projectiles have to dump their energy efficiently on target.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a projectile deflects or decelerates too soon, vital energy is lost before it can do its work. Any energy expended on the far side of the target is not only wasted, it can also represent a threat to innocent bystanders. The ideal defensive projectile spends itself where it needs to be spent without excesses either before or behind the target. That is the specific mission of the Federal Force X2 shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"This<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Upon impact with tissue each single 0.33-caliber projectile splits into two halves. The spherical nature of the projectiles in air keep them flying straight and true. Now that they have separated in the target each hemisphere is irregular and prone to tumble. Theoretically, this gives the pellets a better chance to impact vital structures and cause rapid incapacitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Tactical<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 buckshot rounds find their purpose in home defense<\/a>. Premium primers and hulls, sealed against the elements, are a key component. Federal's attention to detail and quality control means these buckshot rounds will work when you need them. That's true across all their defensive ammo lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barrel length, type of choke, and other gun factors strongly influence terminal performance. When run through a proper modern defensive shotgun the Federal Force X2 loads can become precision instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a shotgun for home defense does not absolve us of the requirement for precise targeting and proper conservative gunmanship. Quite the contrary. Throwing multiple shot rather than single bullets means we must be able to meticulously account for every round. The split nature of the 00 buckshot in these high-tech loads minimizes the risk of over-penetration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When tested at \"across the room\" distance, the X2 shot patterns about the size of a softball. These rounds fly reliably true, and recoil is intentionally not as bad as some more conventional high-powered 12-bore loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downrange Effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pistol rounds traveling at modest velocities frequently just punch tidy little holes. High velocity rifle rounds on the other hand make small entrance wounds but frequently tumble in tissue, producing significant wounding. At appropriate ranges, however, shotguns operate on a whole different level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have never seen a living thing shot with a Federal Force X2 12-gauge shotgun defensive round. However, it really doesn\u2019t require a great deal of imagination to visualize what that might be like. Eighteen wound channels at shotgun velocities have a very high probability of achieving rapid incapacitation. The particulars of velocity, caliber and bullet design are germane to a handgun engagement. However, unlimbering the Force X2 out of a 12-gauge excises all the ambiguity out of that argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The t-shirts will hit the Remington store again soon. Keep checking at remington.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other firearms industry companies recently pledged support for Ukraine as well. Adams Arms announced it shipped rifles and made t-shirts for Ukraine. Meanwhile, the NSSF put out a call for more support, including ammo, arms and gear. Primary Arms and Kel-Tec also answered the call. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

UPDATE: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Since originally posted, Federal announced the details on its own Ukraine T-Shirt. Like the Remington version, it calls out the famous Zelenskyy quote. All profits support the humanitarian relief efforts through Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund\u2013GlobalGiving. Sizes range from small to 3XL. Get the Federal shirt now at federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Remington, Federal Ukraine T-Shirts Benefit Crisis Relief","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ukraine-t-shirts","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:13:41","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:13:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/22\/ukraine-t-shirts\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123010,"post_author":"373","post_date":"2022-03-10 11:58:12","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 16:58:12","post_content":"\n

The Federal display at the annual Athlon Outdoors editorial Rendezvous held every year in the shadow of the Grand Tetons is a reliable crowd-pleaser. This gathering connects industry-leading manufacturers like Federal with gun geeks like me. There we can sample the current state-of-the-art in weapons, ammunition and accessories. At the Rendezvous I discovered the new Federal Force X2 buckshot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Foundation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The 12-gauge shotgun has been around for centuries. With a bore diameter of 0.73 inches and a payload unmatched by anything that doesn\u2019t require a tax stamp or an impact fuse, the venerable 12-bore sets an unmatched standard for stopping power. One of the many appeals of the timeless scattergun is its extraordinary breadth of loading options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal has been churning out top-quality ammunition for a century now and is a seminal name in the American gun culture as a result. Their offerings in the Information Age embody about as much technology as the latest iPhone. Federal takes this to heart and packed their new buckshot with the latest ballistic technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal\u2019s Force X2 loads carry nine copper-plated 00 buckshot. Nowadays, unadorned 00 buckshot is not sufficient to raise eyebrows in the gun world. What really sets these X2 loads apart, however, is the configuration of each 0.33 caliber pellet. Federal has found an absolutely brilliant method to take what was already the meanest, nastiest handheld firearm load out there and then double it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shell Details<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The 00 buckshot is fully one-third of an inch across. Federal Force X2 buckshot pellets are formed from high-antimony lead and then copper plated. Because of this, the rounds have a long service life even under harsh environmental conditions. That much is fairly straightforward. What separates these Force X2 loads from lesser rounds is the configuration and geometry of the shot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each individual buckshot ball is deeply scored down its middle. This treatment will seem familiar to anyone who has ever used split shot on their fishing rigs while out drowning crickets for bream or sunfish. For example, think of each ball as a tiny little copper-plated Pac-Man of Death. The end result turns nine .33-caliber shot into as many as eighteen separate devastating wound channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Physics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are several benefits to this technology. Bullets of any sort can be viewed like compact little batteries. You take chemical energy bound up in gunpowder and transform that potential energy into kinetic energy. By accelerating a certain mass of shot to a certain velocity, this payload is now imbued with a quantifiable amount of chaos as driven by the relationship Energy equals \u00bd Mass times Velocity squared. To be effective our zippy little projectiles have to dump their energy efficiently on target.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a projectile deflects or decelerates too soon, vital energy is lost before it can do its work. Any energy expended on the far side of the target is not only wasted, it can also represent a threat to innocent bystanders. The ideal defensive projectile spends itself where it needs to be spent without excesses either before or behind the target. That is the specific mission of the Federal Force X2 shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"This<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Upon impact with tissue each single 0.33-caliber projectile splits into two halves. The spherical nature of the projectiles in air keep them flying straight and true. Now that they have separated in the target each hemisphere is irregular and prone to tumble. Theoretically, this gives the pellets a better chance to impact vital structures and cause rapid incapacitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Tactical<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 buckshot rounds find their purpose in home defense<\/a>. Premium primers and hulls, sealed against the elements, are a key component. Federal's attention to detail and quality control means these buckshot rounds will work when you need them. That's true across all their defensive ammo lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barrel length, type of choke, and other gun factors strongly influence terminal performance. When run through a proper modern defensive shotgun the Federal Force X2 loads can become precision instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a shotgun for home defense does not absolve us of the requirement for precise targeting and proper conservative gunmanship. Quite the contrary. Throwing multiple shot rather than single bullets means we must be able to meticulously account for every round. The split nature of the 00 buckshot in these high-tech loads minimizes the risk of over-penetration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When tested at \"across the room\" distance, the X2 shot patterns about the size of a softball. These rounds fly reliably true, and recoil is intentionally not as bad as some more conventional high-powered 12-bore loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downrange Effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pistol rounds traveling at modest velocities frequently just punch tidy little holes. High velocity rifle rounds on the other hand make small entrance wounds but frequently tumble in tissue, producing significant wounding. At appropriate ranges, however, shotguns operate on a whole different level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have never seen a living thing shot with a Federal Force X2 12-gauge shotgun defensive round. However, it really doesn\u2019t require a great deal of imagination to visualize what that might be like. Eighteen wound channels at shotgun velocities have a very high probability of achieving rapid incapacitation. The particulars of velocity, caliber and bullet design are germane to a handgun engagement. However, unlimbering the Force X2 out of a 12-gauge excises all the ambiguity out of that argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The Remington Ukraine T-Shirt features the call-out from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asking form more ammunition to aid his country's defense. All profits from sales go directly to humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine, according to Remington. Additionally, Federal Ammunition plans to sell a similar t-shirt. Those proceeds will help benefit displaced refugees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The t-shirts will hit the Remington store again soon. Keep checking at remington.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other firearms industry companies recently pledged support for Ukraine as well. Adams Arms announced it shipped rifles and made t-shirts for Ukraine. Meanwhile, the NSSF put out a call for more support, including ammo, arms and gear. Primary Arms and Kel-Tec also answered the call. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

UPDATE: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Since originally posted, Federal announced the details on its own Ukraine T-Shirt. Like the Remington version, it calls out the famous Zelenskyy quote. All profits support the humanitarian relief efforts through Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund\u2013GlobalGiving. Sizes range from small to 3XL. Get the Federal shirt now at federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Remington, Federal Ukraine T-Shirts Benefit Crisis Relief","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ukraine-t-shirts","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:13:41","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:13:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/22\/ukraine-t-shirts\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123010,"post_author":"373","post_date":"2022-03-10 11:58:12","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 16:58:12","post_content":"\n

The Federal display at the annual Athlon Outdoors editorial Rendezvous held every year in the shadow of the Grand Tetons is a reliable crowd-pleaser. This gathering connects industry-leading manufacturers like Federal with gun geeks like me. There we can sample the current state-of-the-art in weapons, ammunition and accessories. At the Rendezvous I discovered the new Federal Force X2 buckshot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Foundation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The 12-gauge shotgun has been around for centuries. With a bore diameter of 0.73 inches and a payload unmatched by anything that doesn\u2019t require a tax stamp or an impact fuse, the venerable 12-bore sets an unmatched standard for stopping power. One of the many appeals of the timeless scattergun is its extraordinary breadth of loading options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal has been churning out top-quality ammunition for a century now and is a seminal name in the American gun culture as a result. Their offerings in the Information Age embody about as much technology as the latest iPhone. Federal takes this to heart and packed their new buckshot with the latest ballistic technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal\u2019s Force X2 loads carry nine copper-plated 00 buckshot. Nowadays, unadorned 00 buckshot is not sufficient to raise eyebrows in the gun world. What really sets these X2 loads apart, however, is the configuration of each 0.33 caliber pellet. Federal has found an absolutely brilliant method to take what was already the meanest, nastiest handheld firearm load out there and then double it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shell Details<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The 00 buckshot is fully one-third of an inch across. Federal Force X2 buckshot pellets are formed from high-antimony lead and then copper plated. Because of this, the rounds have a long service life even under harsh environmental conditions. That much is fairly straightforward. What separates these Force X2 loads from lesser rounds is the configuration and geometry of the shot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each individual buckshot ball is deeply scored down its middle. This treatment will seem familiar to anyone who has ever used split shot on their fishing rigs while out drowning crickets for bream or sunfish. For example, think of each ball as a tiny little copper-plated Pac-Man of Death. The end result turns nine .33-caliber shot into as many as eighteen separate devastating wound channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Physics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are several benefits to this technology. Bullets of any sort can be viewed like compact little batteries. You take chemical energy bound up in gunpowder and transform that potential energy into kinetic energy. By accelerating a certain mass of shot to a certain velocity, this payload is now imbued with a quantifiable amount of chaos as driven by the relationship Energy equals \u00bd Mass times Velocity squared. To be effective our zippy little projectiles have to dump their energy efficiently on target.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a projectile deflects or decelerates too soon, vital energy is lost before it can do its work. Any energy expended on the far side of the target is not only wasted, it can also represent a threat to innocent bystanders. The ideal defensive projectile spends itself where it needs to be spent without excesses either before or behind the target. That is the specific mission of the Federal Force X2 shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"This<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Upon impact with tissue each single 0.33-caliber projectile splits into two halves. The spherical nature of the projectiles in air keep them flying straight and true. Now that they have separated in the target each hemisphere is irregular and prone to tumble. Theoretically, this gives the pellets a better chance to impact vital structures and cause rapid incapacitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Tactical<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 buckshot rounds find their purpose in home defense<\/a>. Premium primers and hulls, sealed against the elements, are a key component. Federal's attention to detail and quality control means these buckshot rounds will work when you need them. That's true across all their defensive ammo lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barrel length, type of choke, and other gun factors strongly influence terminal performance. When run through a proper modern defensive shotgun the Federal Force X2 loads can become precision instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a shotgun for home defense does not absolve us of the requirement for precise targeting and proper conservative gunmanship. Quite the contrary. Throwing multiple shot rather than single bullets means we must be able to meticulously account for every round. The split nature of the 00 buckshot in these high-tech loads minimizes the risk of over-penetration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When tested at \"across the room\" distance, the X2 shot patterns about the size of a softball. These rounds fly reliably true, and recoil is intentionally not as bad as some more conventional high-powered 12-bore loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downrange Effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pistol rounds traveling at modest velocities frequently just punch tidy little holes. High velocity rifle rounds on the other hand make small entrance wounds but frequently tumble in tissue, producing significant wounding. At appropriate ranges, however, shotguns operate on a whole different level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have never seen a living thing shot with a Federal Force X2 12-gauge shotgun defensive round. However, it really doesn\u2019t require a great deal of imagination to visualize what that might be like. Eighteen wound channels at shotgun velocities have a very high probability of achieving rapid incapacitation. The particulars of velocity, caliber and bullet design are germane to a handgun engagement. However, unlimbering the Force X2 out of a 12-gauge excises all the ambiguity out of that argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\u201cThe war in Ukraine has displaced millions of citizens and exposed average people to the horrors of war,\u201d said Jason Vanderbrink, President of Remington Ammunition, Federal, CCI and Speer. \u201cSupporting the relief effort is a critical element of the global response and we are proud to do our part.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Remington Ukraine T-Shirt features the call-out from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asking form more ammunition to aid his country's defense. All profits from sales go directly to humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine, according to Remington. Additionally, Federal Ammunition plans to sell a similar t-shirt. Those proceeds will help benefit displaced refugees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The t-shirts will hit the Remington store again soon. Keep checking at remington.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other firearms industry companies recently pledged support for Ukraine as well. Adams Arms announced it shipped rifles and made t-shirts for Ukraine. Meanwhile, the NSSF put out a call for more support, including ammo, arms and gear. Primary Arms and Kel-Tec also answered the call. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

UPDATE: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Since originally posted, Federal announced the details on its own Ukraine T-Shirt. Like the Remington version, it calls out the famous Zelenskyy quote. All profits support the humanitarian relief efforts through Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund\u2013GlobalGiving. Sizes range from small to 3XL. Get the Federal shirt now at federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Remington, Federal Ukraine T-Shirts Benefit Crisis Relief","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ukraine-t-shirts","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:13:41","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:13:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/22\/ukraine-t-shirts\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123010,"post_author":"373","post_date":"2022-03-10 11:58:12","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 16:58:12","post_content":"\n

The Federal display at the annual Athlon Outdoors editorial Rendezvous held every year in the shadow of the Grand Tetons is a reliable crowd-pleaser. This gathering connects industry-leading manufacturers like Federal with gun geeks like me. There we can sample the current state-of-the-art in weapons, ammunition and accessories. At the Rendezvous I discovered the new Federal Force X2 buckshot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Foundation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The 12-gauge shotgun has been around for centuries. With a bore diameter of 0.73 inches and a payload unmatched by anything that doesn\u2019t require a tax stamp or an impact fuse, the venerable 12-bore sets an unmatched standard for stopping power. One of the many appeals of the timeless scattergun is its extraordinary breadth of loading options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal has been churning out top-quality ammunition for a century now and is a seminal name in the American gun culture as a result. Their offerings in the Information Age embody about as much technology as the latest iPhone. Federal takes this to heart and packed their new buckshot with the latest ballistic technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal\u2019s Force X2 loads carry nine copper-plated 00 buckshot. Nowadays, unadorned 00 buckshot is not sufficient to raise eyebrows in the gun world. What really sets these X2 loads apart, however, is the configuration of each 0.33 caliber pellet. Federal has found an absolutely brilliant method to take what was already the meanest, nastiest handheld firearm load out there and then double it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shell Details<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The 00 buckshot is fully one-third of an inch across. Federal Force X2 buckshot pellets are formed from high-antimony lead and then copper plated. Because of this, the rounds have a long service life even under harsh environmental conditions. That much is fairly straightforward. What separates these Force X2 loads from lesser rounds is the configuration and geometry of the shot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each individual buckshot ball is deeply scored down its middle. This treatment will seem familiar to anyone who has ever used split shot on their fishing rigs while out drowning crickets for bream or sunfish. For example, think of each ball as a tiny little copper-plated Pac-Man of Death. The end result turns nine .33-caliber shot into as many as eighteen separate devastating wound channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Physics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are several benefits to this technology. Bullets of any sort can be viewed like compact little batteries. You take chemical energy bound up in gunpowder and transform that potential energy into kinetic energy. By accelerating a certain mass of shot to a certain velocity, this payload is now imbued with a quantifiable amount of chaos as driven by the relationship Energy equals \u00bd Mass times Velocity squared. To be effective our zippy little projectiles have to dump their energy efficiently on target.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a projectile deflects or decelerates too soon, vital energy is lost before it can do its work. Any energy expended on the far side of the target is not only wasted, it can also represent a threat to innocent bystanders. The ideal defensive projectile spends itself where it needs to be spent without excesses either before or behind the target. That is the specific mission of the Federal Force X2 shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"This<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Upon impact with tissue each single 0.33-caliber projectile splits into two halves. The spherical nature of the projectiles in air keep them flying straight and true. Now that they have separated in the target each hemisphere is irregular and prone to tumble. Theoretically, this gives the pellets a better chance to impact vital structures and cause rapid incapacitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Tactical<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 buckshot rounds find their purpose in home defense<\/a>. Premium primers and hulls, sealed against the elements, are a key component. Federal's attention to detail and quality control means these buckshot rounds will work when you need them. That's true across all their defensive ammo lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barrel length, type of choke, and other gun factors strongly influence terminal performance. When run through a proper modern defensive shotgun the Federal Force X2 loads can become precision instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a shotgun for home defense does not absolve us of the requirement for precise targeting and proper conservative gunmanship. Quite the contrary. Throwing multiple shot rather than single bullets means we must be able to meticulously account for every round. The split nature of the 00 buckshot in these high-tech loads minimizes the risk of over-penetration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When tested at \"across the room\" distance, the X2 shot patterns about the size of a softball. These rounds fly reliably true, and recoil is intentionally not as bad as some more conventional high-powered 12-bore loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downrange Effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pistol rounds traveling at modest velocities frequently just punch tidy little holes. High velocity rifle rounds on the other hand make small entrance wounds but frequently tumble in tissue, producing significant wounding. At appropriate ranges, however, shotguns operate on a whole different level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have never seen a living thing shot with a Federal Force X2 12-gauge shotgun defensive round. However, it really doesn\u2019t require a great deal of imagination to visualize what that might be like. Eighteen wound channels at shotgun velocities have a very high probability of achieving rapid incapacitation. The particulars of velocity, caliber and bullet design are germane to a handgun engagement. However, unlimbering the Force X2 out of a 12-gauge excises all the ambiguity out of that argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Remington, Federal Ukraine T-Shirts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe war in Ukraine has displaced millions of citizens and exposed average people to the horrors of war,\u201d said Jason Vanderbrink, President of Remington Ammunition, Federal, CCI and Speer. \u201cSupporting the relief effort is a critical element of the global response and we are proud to do our part.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Remington Ukraine T-Shirt features the call-out from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asking form more ammunition to aid his country's defense. All profits from sales go directly to humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine, according to Remington. Additionally, Federal Ammunition plans to sell a similar t-shirt. Those proceeds will help benefit displaced refugees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The t-shirts will hit the Remington store again soon. Keep checking at remington.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other firearms industry companies recently pledged support for Ukraine as well. Adams Arms announced it shipped rifles and made t-shirts for Ukraine. Meanwhile, the NSSF put out a call for more support, including ammo, arms and gear. Primary Arms and Kel-Tec also answered the call. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

UPDATE: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Since originally posted, Federal announced the details on its own Ukraine T-Shirt. Like the Remington version, it calls out the famous Zelenskyy quote. All profits support the humanitarian relief efforts through Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund\u2013GlobalGiving. Sizes range from small to 3XL. Get the Federal shirt now at federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Remington, Federal Ukraine T-Shirts Benefit Crisis Relief","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ukraine-t-shirts","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:13:41","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:13:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/22\/ukraine-t-shirts\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123010,"post_author":"373","post_date":"2022-03-10 11:58:12","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 16:58:12","post_content":"\n

The Federal display at the annual Athlon Outdoors editorial Rendezvous held every year in the shadow of the Grand Tetons is a reliable crowd-pleaser. This gathering connects industry-leading manufacturers like Federal with gun geeks like me. There we can sample the current state-of-the-art in weapons, ammunition and accessories. At the Rendezvous I discovered the new Federal Force X2 buckshot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Foundation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The 12-gauge shotgun has been around for centuries. With a bore diameter of 0.73 inches and a payload unmatched by anything that doesn\u2019t require a tax stamp or an impact fuse, the venerable 12-bore sets an unmatched standard for stopping power. One of the many appeals of the timeless scattergun is its extraordinary breadth of loading options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal has been churning out top-quality ammunition for a century now and is a seminal name in the American gun culture as a result. Their offerings in the Information Age embody about as much technology as the latest iPhone. Federal takes this to heart and packed their new buckshot with the latest ballistic technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal\u2019s Force X2 loads carry nine copper-plated 00 buckshot. Nowadays, unadorned 00 buckshot is not sufficient to raise eyebrows in the gun world. What really sets these X2 loads apart, however, is the configuration of each 0.33 caliber pellet. Federal has found an absolutely brilliant method to take what was already the meanest, nastiest handheld firearm load out there and then double it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shell Details<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The 00 buckshot is fully one-third of an inch across. Federal Force X2 buckshot pellets are formed from high-antimony lead and then copper plated. Because of this, the rounds have a long service life even under harsh environmental conditions. That much is fairly straightforward. What separates these Force X2 loads from lesser rounds is the configuration and geometry of the shot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each individual buckshot ball is deeply scored down its middle. This treatment will seem familiar to anyone who has ever used split shot on their fishing rigs while out drowning crickets for bream or sunfish. For example, think of each ball as a tiny little copper-plated Pac-Man of Death. The end result turns nine .33-caliber shot into as many as eighteen separate devastating wound channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Physics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are several benefits to this technology. Bullets of any sort can be viewed like compact little batteries. You take chemical energy bound up in gunpowder and transform that potential energy into kinetic energy. By accelerating a certain mass of shot to a certain velocity, this payload is now imbued with a quantifiable amount of chaos as driven by the relationship Energy equals \u00bd Mass times Velocity squared. To be effective our zippy little projectiles have to dump their energy efficiently on target.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a projectile deflects or decelerates too soon, vital energy is lost before it can do its work. Any energy expended on the far side of the target is not only wasted, it can also represent a threat to innocent bystanders. The ideal defensive projectile spends itself where it needs to be spent without excesses either before or behind the target. That is the specific mission of the Federal Force X2 shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"This<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Upon impact with tissue each single 0.33-caliber projectile splits into two halves. The spherical nature of the projectiles in air keep them flying straight and true. Now that they have separated in the target each hemisphere is irregular and prone to tumble. Theoretically, this gives the pellets a better chance to impact vital structures and cause rapid incapacitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Tactical<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 buckshot rounds find their purpose in home defense<\/a>. Premium primers and hulls, sealed against the elements, are a key component. Federal's attention to detail and quality control means these buckshot rounds will work when you need them. That's true across all their defensive ammo lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barrel length, type of choke, and other gun factors strongly influence terminal performance. When run through a proper modern defensive shotgun the Federal Force X2 loads can become precision instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a shotgun for home defense does not absolve us of the requirement for precise targeting and proper conservative gunmanship. Quite the contrary. Throwing multiple shot rather than single bullets means we must be able to meticulously account for every round. The split nature of the 00 buckshot in these high-tech loads minimizes the risk of over-penetration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When tested at \"across the room\" distance, the X2 shot patterns about the size of a softball. These rounds fly reliably true, and recoil is intentionally not as bad as some more conventional high-powered 12-bore loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downrange Effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pistol rounds traveling at modest velocities frequently just punch tidy little holes. High velocity rifle rounds on the other hand make small entrance wounds but frequently tumble in tissue, producing significant wounding. At appropriate ranges, however, shotguns operate on a whole different level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have never seen a living thing shot with a Federal Force X2 12-gauge shotgun defensive round. However, it really doesn\u2019t require a great deal of imagination to visualize what that might be like. Eighteen wound channels at shotgun velocities have a very high probability of achieving rapid incapacitation. The particulars of velocity, caliber and bullet design are germane to a handgun engagement. However, unlimbering the Force X2 out of a 12-gauge excises all the ambiguity out of that argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glock<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ruger<\/a>
This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The Remington and Federal Ukraine T-Shirts benefit the crisis relief in the war-torn country. Featuring the iconic plea for more ammunition from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy<\/a>, the shirt followed an announcement from Remington<\/a> and sister companies CCI, Speer and Federal, donating 1 million rounds of ammo to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Remington version already sold out quickly, with another run planned. Meanwhile, the Federal version just went live Tuesday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Remington, Federal Ukraine T-Shirts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe war in Ukraine has displaced millions of citizens and exposed average people to the horrors of war,\u201d said Jason Vanderbrink, President of Remington Ammunition, Federal, CCI and Speer. \u201cSupporting the relief effort is a critical element of the global response and we are proud to do our part.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Remington Ukraine T-Shirt features the call-out from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asking form more ammunition to aid his country's defense. All profits from sales go directly to humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine, according to Remington. Additionally, Federal Ammunition plans to sell a similar t-shirt. Those proceeds will help benefit displaced refugees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The t-shirts will hit the Remington store again soon. Keep checking at remington.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other firearms industry companies recently pledged support for Ukraine as well. Adams Arms announced it shipped rifles and made t-shirts for Ukraine. Meanwhile, the NSSF put out a call for more support, including ammo, arms and gear. Primary Arms and Kel-Tec also answered the call. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

UPDATE: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Since originally posted, Federal announced the details on its own Ukraine T-Shirt. Like the Remington version, it calls out the famous Zelenskyy quote. All profits support the humanitarian relief efforts through Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund\u2013GlobalGiving. Sizes range from small to 3XL. Get the Federal shirt now at federalpremium.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Remington, Federal Ukraine T-Shirts Benefit Crisis Relief","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ukraine-t-shirts","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:13:41","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:13:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/22\/ukraine-t-shirts\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123010,"post_author":"373","post_date":"2022-03-10 11:58:12","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 16:58:12","post_content":"\n

The Federal display at the annual Athlon Outdoors editorial Rendezvous held every year in the shadow of the Grand Tetons is a reliable crowd-pleaser. This gathering connects industry-leading manufacturers like Federal with gun geeks like me. There we can sample the current state-of-the-art in weapons, ammunition and accessories. At the Rendezvous I discovered the new Federal Force X2 buckshot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Foundation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The 12-gauge shotgun has been around for centuries. With a bore diameter of 0.73 inches and a payload unmatched by anything that doesn\u2019t require a tax stamp or an impact fuse, the venerable 12-bore sets an unmatched standard for stopping power. One of the many appeals of the timeless scattergun is its extraordinary breadth of loading options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal has been churning out top-quality ammunition for a century now and is a seminal name in the American gun culture as a result. Their offerings in the Information Age embody about as much technology as the latest iPhone. Federal takes this to heart and packed their new buckshot with the latest ballistic technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal\u2019s Force X2 loads carry nine copper-plated 00 buckshot. Nowadays, unadorned 00 buckshot is not sufficient to raise eyebrows in the gun world. What really sets these X2 loads apart, however, is the configuration of each 0.33 caliber pellet. Federal has found an absolutely brilliant method to take what was already the meanest, nastiest handheld firearm load out there and then double it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shell Details<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The 00 buckshot is fully one-third of an inch across. Federal Force X2 buckshot pellets are formed from high-antimony lead and then copper plated. Because of this, the rounds have a long service life even under harsh environmental conditions. That much is fairly straightforward. What separates these Force X2 loads from lesser rounds is the configuration and geometry of the shot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each individual buckshot ball is deeply scored down its middle. This treatment will seem familiar to anyone who has ever used split shot on their fishing rigs while out drowning crickets for bream or sunfish. For example, think of each ball as a tiny little copper-plated Pac-Man of Death. The end result turns nine .33-caliber shot into as many as eighteen separate devastating wound channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Physics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are several benefits to this technology. Bullets of any sort can be viewed like compact little batteries. You take chemical energy bound up in gunpowder and transform that potential energy into kinetic energy. By accelerating a certain mass of shot to a certain velocity, this payload is now imbued with a quantifiable amount of chaos as driven by the relationship Energy equals \u00bd Mass times Velocity squared. To be effective our zippy little projectiles have to dump their energy efficiently on target.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a projectile deflects or decelerates too soon, vital energy is lost before it can do its work. Any energy expended on the far side of the target is not only wasted, it can also represent a threat to innocent bystanders. The ideal defensive projectile spends itself where it needs to be spent without excesses either before or behind the target. That is the specific mission of the Federal Force X2 shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"This<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Upon impact with tissue each single 0.33-caliber projectile splits into two halves. The spherical nature of the projectiles in air keep them flying straight and true. Now that they have separated in the target each hemisphere is irregular and prone to tumble. Theoretically, this gives the pellets a better chance to impact vital structures and cause rapid incapacitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Tactical<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 buckshot rounds find their purpose in home defense<\/a>. Premium primers and hulls, sealed against the elements, are a key component. Federal's attention to detail and quality control means these buckshot rounds will work when you need them. That's true across all their defensive ammo lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barrel length, type of choke, and other gun factors strongly influence terminal performance. When run through a proper modern defensive shotgun the Federal Force X2 loads can become precision instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a shotgun for home defense does not absolve us of the requirement for precise targeting and proper conservative gunmanship. Quite the contrary. Throwing multiple shot rather than single bullets means we must be able to meticulously account for every round. The split nature of the 00 buckshot in these high-tech loads minimizes the risk of over-penetration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When tested at \"across the room\" distance, the X2 shot patterns about the size of a softball. These rounds fly reliably true, and recoil is intentionally not as bad as some more conventional high-powered 12-bore loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downrange Effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pistol rounds traveling at modest velocities frequently just punch tidy little holes. High velocity rifle rounds on the other hand make small entrance wounds but frequently tumble in tissue, producing significant wounding. At appropriate ranges, however, shotguns operate on a whole different level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have never seen a living thing shot with a Federal Force X2 12-gauge shotgun defensive round. However, it really doesn\u2019t require a great deal of imagination to visualize what that might be like. Eighteen wound channels at shotgun velocities have a very high probability of achieving rapid incapacitation. The particulars of velocity, caliber and bullet design are germane to a handgun engagement. However, unlimbering the Force X2 out of a 12-gauge excises all the ambiguity out of that argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"shooting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are literally countless defensive options available to the security-minded American gun nerd these days. Handguns, scatterguns and Modern Sporting Rifles aplenty litter the walls of your local gun emporium. Should you opt for a 12-gauge shotgun of any sort, these new Federal Force X2 loads represent the most close-range power you can extract from that time-proven system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Force X2 loads are sufficiently energetic to cycle an autoloader reliably yet still offer modest recoil. You could conceivably use these loads for both survival purposes as well as putting venison on the table as well. If you heard breaking glass downstairs at 3 o\u2019clock in the morning, a proper 12-gauge loaded with this stuff would be mighty fine company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We modern Americans dump cash on the dumbest things these days. Designer cell phone cases make a statement. Our clothing often projects a sense of style, comfort and politics. However, in the Federal Force X2 you really do find the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy. This is as good as it gets. For more information, visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Force X2 Buckshot Review: Innovation in an Age Old Weapon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-force-x2-buckshot-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/10\/federal-force-x2-buckshot-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123018,"post_author":"929","post_date":"2022-03-09 13:44:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-09 18:44:23","post_content":"\n

In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn\u2019t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp Stick in the Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem with .22 LR is more than just its reduced energy. Conventional bullets aren\u2019t doing it any favors either as they often fall apart or fail to expand. Sometimes they just veer off course before they get into the vitals of a threat. These issues span many cartridges and Federal\u2019s PUNCH line of ammunition sought to alleviate these problems. After the introduction of this line in the most common cartridges, Federal announced that it built a .22 LR PUNCH round. This round boasts enhanced velocity and weight retention by utilizing a 29-grain, nickel-plated flat point bullet. The projectile is designed to stay together and travel straight through tissue. Instead of expanding, the .22 LR PUNCH is designed to maximize penetration and weight retention from a rimfire round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scoring a few boxes I was eager to test penetration. It would go up against the next most powerful self-defense round, the .32 ACP<\/a>. I decided against testing against .25 ACP because a coffee cup is more effective than a .25 ACP<\/a>. Aside from testing the Federal PUNCH 22 LR penetration claim, I wanted to see how reliable it would be. Especially through a variety of defensive pistols that would get serious consideration from serious shooters. I gathered up offerings from North American Arms, Glock, Taurus and Walther. Then I tossed some Clear Ballistics 10-percent FBI gelatin in the car, and hit the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Protocol for Federal Punch 22 LR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My test protocol was intended to find the PUNCH ammo\u2019s average accuracy based on five consecutive, five-shot groups. Then gather velocity and standard deviation data for each pistol. All the while I would be noting any issues with feeding, firing or ejecting. This is critical with anything you might consider staking your life on. A simple sandbag rest would be all that I needed for the formal accuracy testing on paper. A Wilson Combat storable steel IDPA target would be my point-of-aim for a handful of mag dumps to test reliability. I set up a shooting point just seven yards away from my target. Then, I laid out my five pistols and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guns On The Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Up first was the smallest of the bunch, the North American Arms Black Widow. This mini-revolver features a 2-inch barrel and a surprisingly good set of sights. It\u2019s intended for deep concealment and holster-less carry thanks to the single-action design and five safety notches. With it, I was able to produce minute-of-human-head accuracy, and it went bang every time I pulled the trigger. To my amazement, the ammo reached velocities as high as 1,236 fps. Then it tapered off to an average of 1,210 fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next was one of the more finicky semi-auto .22s that I owned, a 3.42-inch Walther P22. We were able to run more than 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. We even managed an average accuracy of 2.51 inches. When we looked at the chronograph is when things got interesting. After a 10-shot string, we were left with an average velocity that fell within just a few feet per second of the NAA Black Widow. This is is interesting because the Black Widow's barrel is half the length of the P22.. The standard deviation was only 5.4 so it wasn\u2019t like we arrived here through one or two underpowered shots either. It looks like Federal hit its mark with making this round produce most of its potential energy in just a few short inches of travel and things were starting to get exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the Glock 44<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the last two guns aren\u2019t terribly popular I decided to include something that was, a Glock 44. In its early days, there were a few internet videos floating around showing it to rupture cartridges, specifically those built for high velocity. I was curious to test this new PUNCH ammo for this particular failure and am happy to report that after 100 rounds I can safely say that it was not going to be the case. Furthermore, I have never experienced such a rupture with this gun so those failures were likely isolated instances linked to a few particular lots of ammunition. Our velocity and accuracy results were nearly the same as the 3.42-inch Walther P22 again showing us that Federal wants this round to be adequate in even the shortest of barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Glock 44 was revolutionary for the company, it was playing catch-up to Taurus with its TX-22. This gun quickly become my favorite semi-auto rimfire pistol, and I am not being paid to say that. It has terrific ergonomics, superb reliability and a price tag that can allow you to keep one in each room of your house. My one gripe was that it shot way too low at 15 yards, but I fixed that in just a few minutes by filing down the front sight. Anyway, it shot about the same as the others in both the accuracy and velocity departments and again ate a perfect 100 rounds without a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we Go Faster?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I was wondering if something on the extreme side of pistol barrel length would produce more velocity. As it stands, I was already achieving more juice than Federal advertises but I wanted to know if we were at the max without having to move up to a rifle. So, to test my theory I dusted off my target edition Walther P22 with its 5-inch barrel and stuffed a few magazines. For starters, the groups were phenomenal, less than one inch in most cases. Second, we did indeed see a small step in velocity showing us that this round has room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelly Time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now came the fun part, ballistics gel testing<\/a>. Here we set out a 16-inch block just 10 feet from the firing line and wrapped it with a layer of denim under a layer of leather. After sending a 73-grain FMJ .32 ACP round through, we placed a round of the .22 LR punch right next to it. I chose the NAA Black Widow revolver for this shot to show us the \u201cworse-case scenario\u201d and also to closely match the barrel length of the NAA Guardian that fired the .32 ACP round. The results were eye-opening as we achieved more than 11 inches of penetration with Federal\u2019s PUNCH .22 LR, not even four inches less than the next caliber up. Aside from that, it kept a straighter path than the .32, indicating that it had a better chance of reaching vitals through clothing, fat and tendons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Punch<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have always felt that .22 LR was a viable option for a last line of defense, and the introduction of Federal\u2019s .22 LR PUNCH only helped cement that notion. Aside from filling the needs of those who can\u2019t handle something larger, .22 LR pistols have the added advantage of enhanced capacity. That TX-22 has an available 16-round magazine and guns like the Kel-Tec CP33 hold more than TWICE than in a single flush-fit magazine. You might scoff at getting hit with one .22 LR but I doubt there is a human being walking the earth that can take nearly three dozen and live to tell the tale. Aside from capacity, these guns can be extremely affordable to own and practice with so, if nothing else, one belongs in your range bag to at least help build proficiency. For more information visit federalpremium.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Punch 22 LR Review: Is Rimfire Relevant?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-punch-22-lr-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:09:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/09\/federal-punch-22-lr-review\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123170,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-02-14 09:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 14:32:27","post_content":"\n

Federal Ammunition announces new personal defense HST product family additions. The launch of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum expands the with this intention: to provide more options for revolver shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adding New Personal Defense HST Rounds to a Proven Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a result of continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices. A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. In order to remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 and 327 Magnum boast a nickel-plated case. Additionally, the high-performance primer ensures consistent ignition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers that want to carry a magnum caliber for personal defense, want to utilize the full benefit of them. The specially engineered 104-grain 327 Federal Magnum and 154-grain 357 Magnum HST Jacketed Hollow Points were designed to take full advantage of magnum cartridges with consistent terminal performance. Furthermore, the bullet still has to perform well in personal defense scenarios. This is why the HST JHP was built to pass through a variety of materials without plugging up. The bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100-percent weight retention through common defensive barriers.\u201d<\/p>Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Mike Holm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum join an already proven line of Personal Defense HST products. That lineup includes 30 Super Carry, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 Auto. For more information visit Federal Premium's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"New Personal Defense HST in .357 and .327 Magnum from Federal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-personal-defense-hst","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/14\/new-personal-defense-hst\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8568,"post_author":"344","post_date":"2022-01-13 10:25:20","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-13 15:25:20","post_content":"\n\n\n

It was the marketing team at Federal<\/a> who first noticed it. There was a large and exploitable gap between the .380 ACP<\/a> cartridge and the 9mm<\/a> cartridge. The 9mm continues to enjoy the popularity of being the most popular cartridge for concealed carry<\/a> handguns. However, Federal\u2019s team knew that if they split the difference\u2014ballistics-wise\u2014between the two cartridges they\u2019d have something to entice the concealed carry crowd. This was the beginning of what would become Federal\u2019s brand new 30 Super Carry cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federal 30 Super Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first learned of Federal\u2019s secret project in early October at Athlon\u2019s Rendezvous<\/a>. This get-together, sponsored by my publisher, brings in more than 30 different firearms<\/a>, optics<\/a>, and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers for some uninhibited face time with their top content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my editors pulled me aside during the morning\u2019s safety brief on the second day of our three-day event. \u201cWe\u2019re meeting with Federal and Nighthawk<\/a> after our range session is over, before dinner. Don\u2019t say anything to anyone! Do you understand? This is top secret!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my curiosity piqued I wondered for the rest of the day what the secrecy was all about. At the meeting only one other writer was present. Also in the room were my editors, the group publisher, and the owner of Athlon. Mark and Landon Stone from Nighthawk Custom were there, as was their CEO, Nelson Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the star of this gathering was J.J. Reich from Vista Outdoors. Vista Outdoors<\/a> is a conglomerate that owns Federal, CCI<\/a>, Speer<\/a>, and Remington Ammunition<\/a> companies. He was able to give us an enthusiastic, quick, and dirty introduction to the 30 Super Carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.J. Reich Reveals the Purpose of the Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFederal ballisticians, as well as the marketing team, thought if they could create a cartridge with performance halfway between the .380 ACP and the 9mm it would make a very sellable round. Once they started development of the cartridge, they found that they weren\u2019t just able to hit the midway mark\u2014they were able to equal and, in some cases, surpass the 9mm\u2019s performance.\u201d ... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story about the Federal 30 Super Carry in Tactical Life March\/April 2022 AND Ballistic February\/March.<\/em> Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/em>. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or email subscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The New Federal 30 Super Carry Bridges the Gap Between .380 and 9mm!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-30-super-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/13\/federal-30-super-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123412,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-01-10 09:10:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-10 14:10:00","post_content":"\n

It's no secret that .40 S&W ammo isn't as popular as it used to be. The FBI switching to 9mm caused a predictable waterfall effect on smaller agencies, who also switched to 9mm. Nonetheless, the now 30+ year old cartridge remains popular, and enjoys a strong foothold in an unexpected niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo is Perfect for Practical Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alright, to understand .40 S&W remains popular in practical shooting, specifically the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), here's a slight detour into scoring for USPSA. USPSA's scoring is called Hit Factor scoring, which is sport specific word for points per second. Each target has scoring zones which are worth a certain number of points. At the end of the stage, however man points you shot is divided by your raw time, the result is your hit factor, or points per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In four divisions (Revolver, Open, Limited, Single Stack) USPSA also uses Major and Minor scoring. All rounds uses in USPSA are evaluated based on their power factor, which is projectile weight times muzzle velocity and then reduced to a three digit number. For example, a 135 grain 9mm goin 1000 feet per second has a power factor of 135. A 200 grain .40 S&W going 850 feet per second has a power factor of 170. The reason this matters is because in those four divisions, guns firing rounds with a power factor over 165 score as Major. This gives them 1 point advantage per shot for rounds that strike outside the A-zone. A C-zone hit with a Minor gun (9mm) scores 3 points, however something firing .40 S&W ammo scores 4 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Who Uses .40 S&W Ammo in USPSA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's most popular in the Limited division. Limited division guns are race guns that aren't allowed to have red dot sights or compensators. The rules also require that a round must have a minimum diameter of .40 inches to make Major. Those factors make .40 S&W almost the default caliber for Limited Division. Now, here's where things get complicated. Most off the shelf .40 S&W is too spicy for competition shooters. Those guys want the lightest recoil possible that still makes that important power factor. A standard 180 grain FMJ from Federal American Eagle goes 1000 feet per second, giving it a 180 power factor. Since 165 is all that's required by the rules, most shooters choose to hand load their rounds to get right around a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don't have the time or resources to hand load? What if you want to get into competition shooting and run a Limited gun? Well good news, because there are a couple of off-the-shelf sources for match ready .40 S&W ammo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first option for match ready .40 S&W ammo is Federal Syntech Action Pistol<\/a>. Federal Premium<\/a> loads this round with a 205 grain Syntech bullet coupled with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer for a cleaner burning shooting experience. Federal claims a velocity of 850 fps, which gives it a power factor of 174. At the 2021 Iowa State IDPA Championship, these rounds choreographed at a 166 power factor out of a 4 inch Ruger GP100 Match Champion. One neat thing is that Federal is the official ammo partner of USPSA, so if you show up at a match with these, your ammo is automatically good to go and doesn't have to pass chrony. This rule is subject to change, but for now that is a nice benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Arms .40 S&W Ammo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An additional great option for match ready .40 S&W comes from Atlanta Arms. Competition shooters will immediately be familiar with this brand, as they've been providing high end match ammo for the action shooting sports for years. Their selection of .40 is no exception. They have options from their super high end Elite Match down to their more affordable (in 2022 terms) Select, which runs $29 for a box of 50 rounds<\/a>. On their website, they make a distinction between .40 rounds loaded to Major power factor vs Minor, since you can download the .40 to incredibly light loads. All their Major loads are suitable for USPSA at a 171 power factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This 10mm GP100 can fire .40 S&W ammo with the right clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

.40 S&W Ammo in Revolvers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last extremely niche use for these match ready rounds is in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Revolver Division. The rules for IDPA state that revolvers that use moon clips must score Major power factor. Most people who elect to use a moon clip revolver select a S&W 625 in .45 ACP. However, if you wanted to, you could run a Ruger GP100 Match Champion, chambered in 10mm, using special .40 S&W moon clips from TK Custom<\/a>, and rock any of these .40 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, 9mm is the darling of law enforcement and personal protection these days. And while the trend seems to be towards lighter bullets moving fast like the new 30 Super Carry<\/a>, good old .40 S&W isn't going anywhere any time soon. Especially if you're a competition shooter.<\/p>\n","post_title":".40 S&W Ammo for Matches, No Hand Loading Necessary","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"40-sw-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/10\/40-sw-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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