For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a> and nosler.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This article is from the 2019 Modern Gun issue of Tactical-Life magazine. Grab your copy at <\/em><\/strong>OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. For digital editions, visit <\/em><\/strong>Amazon<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"224 Valkyrie: Is the Round Just Another Fast and Furious .223?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"224-valkyrie-round-just-another-fast-223","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:18:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:18:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/02\/11\/224-valkyrie-round-just-another-fast-223\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94842,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-01-23 06:28:24","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-23 11:28:24","post_content":"When Federal introduced its Syntech Ammunition line, the company claimed these rounds kept guns cleaner and reduced barrel wear.\u00a0Now the company has expanded the line with three new Syntech loads \u2014 Defense, PCC and Training Match.\r\n\r\n[in_content post=\"111189\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\r\n\r\nThe company first launched Federal Syntech ammunition as a way to reduce wear caused by\u00a0metal contact between the bullet and barrel. The polymer-encapsulated prevents metal from touching the barrel. This also eliminates both copper and lead fouling, as neither touches the barrel. Additionally, Federal used specialized, clean-burning powders and an exclusive Catalyst primer. Together, these components keeps guns cleaner, which means more and better shooting. Additionally, not having a copper jacket minimizes splash-back when shooting steel targets. This makes shooting safer, especially in competition environments.\r\nFederal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 Defense<\/h3>\r\nSyntech Defense features a hollow-point bullet that separates into three segments and a deep-penetrating core on impact. The core penetrates 12 to 18 inches into ballistics gel and heavy clothing. This, of course, is critical for self defense<\/a>, especially in winter when heavier clothing is typically worn. Additionally, the three segments each create secondary wound channels, which adds to the terminal effect. The company produces Syntech Defense in 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP.\r\n
Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 PCC<\/h3>\r\nFederal designed the PCC ammunition to run flawlessly in pistol-caliber carbines, particularly in competition carbines. In fact, the company optimized the velocity and accuracy of the loads for carbine-length barrels. These loads also have a bullet profile that provides reliable feeding and accuracy in a variety of platforms. Syntech PPC is available in 9mm 130-grain loads.\r\n
Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 Training Match<\/h3>\r\nTraining Match ammo benefits shooters by providing the same velocity, trajectory and point of impact as equivalent Federal Personal Defense HST and Tactical HST duty ammunition. This allows shooters to train with loads that match self-defense loads at a significantly lower price. Training Match is available in two 9mm loads, as well as in .40 S&W and .45 ACP.\r\n\r\nFor more information about Federal Syntech ammunition, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>.","post_title":"Federal Syntech Ammunition Line Gets Expanded With Three New Loads","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-syntech-ammunition","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:39:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:39:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/01\/23\/federal-syntech-ammunition\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":129664,"post_author":"180","post_date":"2018-12-17 07:03:13","post_date_gmt":"2018-12-17 12:03:13","post_content":"\n\nRifle and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers continue to jump on the 6mm Creedmoor bandwagon, and Federal recently added a match round to its Gold Medal lineup to feed demand. We saw the new load firsthand at this year's Athlon Outdoor Rendezvous<\/a>.\n\nThe 6mm Creedmoor has been around for about a decade. Outdoor Life Hunting Editor John Snow had a wildcat itch he needed to scratch. So he hooked up with GA Precision\u2019s George Gardner to build a rifle around his necked-down Creedmoor. He went to Hornady and it provided a set of custom dies. Fast forward several years and Gardner decided to build an AR-10 rifle in 6mm Creedmoor to compete in the fledgling Precision Rifle Series (PRS) matches.\n\nPrecision Rifle Series rules specify that cartridges used in matches must not exceed 3,200 fps to prevent target damage. Consequently, cartridges used tend to reach toward that mark at near case capacity for maximum efficiency. That\u2019s the reasoning that Gardner gave for one of his most recent cartridges developed for PRS, the 6.5 PRC. Additionally, this cartridge launches the high-B.C. 140-grain bullets at 3,150 fps.\n\nGardner learned that loading .243 Winchester with the heaviest bullets to full length was longer than the maximum that would fit in an AR-10 magazine. He dusted off the 6mm Creedmoor reamers and chambered a barrel for an AR-10. He cut a second barrel in 6 Creed in 2012 for a member of GA Precision\u2019s PRS team, and they shot the rifles in a PRS match that year.\n
Growing Demand for 6mm Creedmoor<\/h3>\nIn 2013, more members of George\u2019s team went another direction and had him build bolt guns in the new cartridge. They fared well in PRS, and demand grew. More rifle builders began chambering rifles for the round. But shooters had to neck down 6.5 Creedmoor brass to feed their rifles. In 2014, Gardner made a commitment to Hornady to make an initial buy of 100,000 pieces of 6mm Creedmoor brass to get things started. By the time you read this, GA Precision long since sold more than 1 million pieces of 6 Creed brass. Today, more top PRS shooters field the 6 Creed than any other cartridge.\n\nA poll of top PRS shooters, according to Cal Zant (precisionrifleblog.com), showed that 6mm eclipsed 6.5mm rifles used in competition in 2014. Also, the availability of factory 6mm Creedmoor precision ammo in 2017 will only more firmly establish it as a competition and hunting round.\n\nIn late 2018, Federal entered the 6mm Creedmoor world with its Gold Medal Berger round loaded with 105-grain Berger Hybrid Target. Berger has long had a good reputation for making high-ballistic coefficient bullets for accurate long-range shooting, and Federal is the only big manufacturer loading Bergers at this writing.\n\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/Q6079q6PwoM\n
Testing the Gold Medal Berger<\/h3>\nTo test the new round, I got my hands on a Savage Model 110 Tactical Desert in 6mm Creedmoor. The first 10 shots from the Savage averaged 3,052 fps, with a standard deviation of 20 fps. Also, the extreme spread was 73 fps. Additionally, ten 5-shot groups hovered around 1 MOA at 100 yards, with the smallest measuring 0.937-inch. My experience with loading Berger VLD bullets is that they tend to \u201ctighten up\u201d at longer ranges. As some put it, the bullets \u201cgo to sleep\u201d and stabilize as they travel down range. Shooting them at 100 yards won\u2019t tell the whole story.\n\nI took the rifle and the new Federal fodder to my long range to gather some DOPE. I stretched it out to various distances, ending at 500 yards. The last two 5-shot groups measured 3.25 and 4.25 inches, which is definitely sub-MOA.\n\nIf you\u2019re looking for accurate competition factory fodder for your 6mm Creedmoor, Federal\u2019s new load should fit the bill.\n\nFor more information, visit federalpremium.com<\/a>.","post_title":"Is Federal's Gold Medal Rifle Ammo Cream of the 6mm Creedmoor Crop?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-gold-medal-6mm-creedmoor","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:19:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:19:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/12\/17\/federal-gold-medal-6mm-creedmoor\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
If you are a big 6.8 SPC shooter, the Valkyrie is a barrel swap. It\u2019s the same thing for those using 5.56mm with the .22 Nosler. Shorter barrels and lighter bullets seem to favor the .22 Nosler, so those wanting an 18-inch barrel may be better served. Having compared the Valkyrie and a 6.5 Creedmoor<\/a> out to 800 yards, I\u2019d say it is a solid competitor for PRS gas gun matches. As with many of these things, much will boil down to personal preference, and both will get the job done quite nicely, regardless of which one you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a> and nosler.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This article is from the 2019 Modern Gun issue of Tactical-Life magazine. Grab your copy at <\/em><\/strong>OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. For digital editions, visit <\/em><\/strong>Amazon<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"224 Valkyrie: Is the Round Just Another Fast and Furious .223?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"224-valkyrie-round-just-another-fast-223","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:18:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:18:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/02\/11\/224-valkyrie-round-just-another-fast-223\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94842,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-01-23 06:28:24","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-23 11:28:24","post_content":"When Federal introduced its Syntech Ammunition line, the company claimed these rounds kept guns cleaner and reduced barrel wear.\u00a0Now the company has expanded the line with three new Syntech loads \u2014 Defense, PCC and Training Match.\r\n\r\n[in_content post=\"111189\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\r\n\r\nThe company first launched Federal Syntech ammunition as a way to reduce wear caused by\u00a0metal contact between the bullet and barrel. The polymer-encapsulated prevents metal from touching the barrel. This also eliminates both copper and lead fouling, as neither touches the barrel. Additionally, Federal used specialized, clean-burning powders and an exclusive Catalyst primer. Together, these components keeps guns cleaner, which means more and better shooting. Additionally, not having a copper jacket minimizes splash-back when shooting steel targets. This makes shooting safer, especially in competition environments.\r\n For most people, which one to choose is really going to be about personal preference. Outside support for the Valkyrie is better. Ammunition choice is about the same now, but the Valkyrie seems to be gathering steam. There are multitudes of differences in the minutiae. I have heard them far too often, from the case dimensions to the bolt faces. Most of us get lost about 2.5 seconds in and fall asleep. From a shooter\u2019s perspective they remain pretty similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are a big 6.8 SPC shooter, the Valkyrie is a barrel swap. It\u2019s the same thing for those using 5.56mm with the .22 Nosler. Shorter barrels and lighter bullets seem to favor the .22 Nosler, so those wanting an 18-inch barrel may be better served. Having compared the Valkyrie and a 6.5 Creedmoor<\/a> out to 800 yards, I\u2019d say it is a solid competitor for PRS gas gun matches. As with many of these things, much will boil down to personal preference, and both will get the job done quite nicely, regardless of which one you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a> and nosler.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This article is from the 2019 Modern Gun issue of Tactical-Life magazine. Grab your copy at <\/em><\/strong>OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. For digital editions, visit <\/em><\/strong>Amazon<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"224 Valkyrie: Is the Round Just Another Fast and Furious .223?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"224-valkyrie-round-just-another-fast-223","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:18:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:18:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/02\/11\/224-valkyrie-round-just-another-fast-223\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94842,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-01-23 06:28:24","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-23 11:28:24","post_content":"When Federal introduced its Syntech Ammunition line, the company claimed these rounds kept guns cleaner and reduced barrel wear.\u00a0Now the company has expanded the line with three new Syntech loads \u2014 Defense, PCC and Training Match.\r\n\r\n[in_content post=\"111189\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\r\n\r\nThe company first launched Federal Syntech ammunition as a way to reduce wear caused by\u00a0metal contact between the bullet and barrel. The polymer-encapsulated prevents metal from touching the barrel. This also eliminates both copper and lead fouling, as neither touches the barrel. Additionally, Federal used specialized, clean-burning powders and an exclusive Catalyst primer. Together, these components keeps guns cleaner, which means more and better shooting. Additionally, not having a copper jacket minimizes splash-back when shooting steel targets. This makes shooting safer, especially in competition environments.\r\n For most people, which one to choose is really going to be about personal preference. Outside support for the Valkyrie is better. Ammunition choice is about the same now, but the Valkyrie seems to be gathering steam. There are multitudes of differences in the minutiae. I have heard them far too often, from the case dimensions to the bolt faces. Most of us get lost about 2.5 seconds in and fall asleep. From a shooter\u2019s perspective they remain pretty similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are a big 6.8 SPC shooter, the Valkyrie is a barrel swap. It\u2019s the same thing for those using 5.56mm with the .22 Nosler. Shorter barrels and lighter bullets seem to favor the .22 Nosler, so those wanting an 18-inch barrel may be better served. Having compared the Valkyrie and a 6.5 Creedmoor<\/a> out to 800 yards, I\u2019d say it is a solid competitor for PRS gas gun matches. As with many of these things, much will boil down to personal preference, and both will get the job done quite nicely, regardless of which one you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a> and nosler.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This article is from the 2019 Modern Gun issue of Tactical-Life magazine. Grab your copy at <\/em><\/strong>OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. For digital editions, visit <\/em><\/strong>Amazon<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"224 Valkyrie: Is the Round Just Another Fast and Furious .223?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"224-valkyrie-round-just-another-fast-223","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:18:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:18:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/02\/11\/224-valkyrie-round-just-another-fast-223\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94842,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-01-23 06:28:24","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-23 11:28:24","post_content":"When Federal introduced its Syntech Ammunition line, the company claimed these rounds kept guns cleaner and reduced barrel wear.\u00a0Now the company has expanded the line with three new Syntech loads \u2014 Defense, PCC and Training Match.\r\n\r\n[in_content post=\"111189\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\r\n\r\nThe company first launched Federal Syntech ammunition as a way to reduce wear caused by\u00a0metal contact between the bullet and barrel. The polymer-encapsulated prevents metal from touching the barrel. This also eliminates both copper and lead fouling, as neither touches the barrel. Additionally, Federal used specialized, clean-burning powders and an exclusive Catalyst primer. Together, these components keeps guns cleaner, which means more and better shooting. Additionally, not having a copper jacket minimizes splash-back when shooting steel targets. This makes shooting safer, especially in competition environments.\r\n Handloading changes the game here, since you can speed these up quite a bit, but with the AR platform it won\u2019t be a done deal. I will be loading the Nosler 70- and 85-grain RDF for the Valkyrie for another project, and it will be interesting to see what, if any, difference there is. Bolt guns are starting to crop up as well, making handloading even more promising for either. Removing the cycling issue is huge. I\u2019m still not sure how big a game changer it is, but it does add another component to the equation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For most people, which one to choose is really going to be about personal preference. Outside support for the Valkyrie is better. Ammunition choice is about the same now, but the Valkyrie seems to be gathering steam. There are multitudes of differences in the minutiae. I have heard them far too often, from the case dimensions to the bolt faces. Most of us get lost about 2.5 seconds in and fall asleep. From a shooter\u2019s perspective they remain pretty similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are a big 6.8 SPC shooter, the Valkyrie is a barrel swap. It\u2019s the same thing for those using 5.56mm with the .22 Nosler. Shorter barrels and lighter bullets seem to favor the .22 Nosler, so those wanting an 18-inch barrel may be better served. Having compared the Valkyrie and a 6.5 Creedmoor<\/a> out to 800 yards, I\u2019d say it is a solid competitor for PRS gas gun matches. As with many of these things, much will boil down to personal preference, and both will get the job done quite nicely, regardless of which one you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a> and nosler.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This article is from the 2019 Modern Gun issue of Tactical-Life magazine. Grab your copy at <\/em><\/strong>OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. For digital editions, visit <\/em><\/strong>Amazon<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"224 Valkyrie: Is the Round Just Another Fast and Furious .223?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"224-valkyrie-round-just-another-fast-223","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:18:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:18:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/02\/11\/224-valkyrie-round-just-another-fast-223\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94842,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-01-23 06:28:24","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-23 11:28:24","post_content":"When Federal introduced its Syntech Ammunition line, the company claimed these rounds kept guns cleaner and reduced barrel wear.\u00a0Now the company has expanded the line with three new Syntech loads \u2014 Defense, PCC and Training Match.\r\n\r\n[in_content post=\"111189\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\r\n\r\nThe company first launched Federal Syntech ammunition as a way to reduce wear caused by\u00a0metal contact between the bullet and barrel. The polymer-encapsulated prevents metal from touching the barrel. This also eliminates both copper and lead fouling, as neither touches the barrel. Additionally, Federal used specialized, clean-burning powders and an exclusive Catalyst primer. Together, these components keeps guns cleaner, which means more and better shooting. Additionally, not having a copper jacket minimizes splash-back when shooting steel targets. This makes shooting safer, especially in competition environments.\r\n Handloading changes the game here, since you can speed these up quite a bit, but with the AR platform it won\u2019t be a done deal. I will be loading the Nosler 70- and 85-grain RDF for the Valkyrie for another project, and it will be interesting to see what, if any, difference there is. Bolt guns are starting to crop up as well, making handloading even more promising for either. Removing the cycling issue is huge. I\u2019m still not sure how big a game changer it is, but it does add another component to the equation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For most people, which one to choose is really going to be about personal preference. Outside support for the Valkyrie is better. Ammunition choice is about the same now, but the Valkyrie seems to be gathering steam. There are multitudes of differences in the minutiae. I have heard them far too often, from the case dimensions to the bolt faces. Most of us get lost about 2.5 seconds in and fall asleep. From a shooter\u2019s perspective they remain pretty similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are a big 6.8 SPC shooter, the Valkyrie is a barrel swap. It\u2019s the same thing for those using 5.56mm with the .22 Nosler. Shorter barrels and lighter bullets seem to favor the .22 Nosler, so those wanting an 18-inch barrel may be better served. Having compared the Valkyrie and a 6.5 Creedmoor<\/a> out to 800 yards, I\u2019d say it is a solid competitor for PRS gas gun matches. As with many of these things, much will boil down to personal preference, and both will get the job done quite nicely, regardless of which one you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a> and nosler.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This article is from the 2019 Modern Gun issue of Tactical-Life magazine. Grab your copy at <\/em><\/strong>OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. For digital editions, visit <\/em><\/strong>Amazon<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"224 Valkyrie: Is the Round Just Another Fast and Furious .223?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"224-valkyrie-round-just-another-fast-223","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:18:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:18:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/02\/11\/224-valkyrie-round-just-another-fast-223\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94842,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-01-23 06:28:24","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-23 11:28:24","post_content":"When Federal introduced its Syntech Ammunition line, the company claimed these rounds kept guns cleaner and reduced barrel wear.\u00a0Now the company has expanded the line with three new Syntech loads \u2014 Defense, PCC and Training Match.\r\n\r\n[in_content post=\"111189\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\r\n\r\nThe company first launched Federal Syntech ammunition as a way to reduce wear caused by\u00a0metal contact between the bullet and barrel. The polymer-encapsulated prevents metal from touching the barrel. This also eliminates both copper and lead fouling, as neither touches the barrel. Additionally, Federal used specialized, clean-burning powders and an exclusive Catalyst primer. Together, these components keeps guns cleaner, which means more and better shooting. Additionally, not having a copper jacket minimizes splash-back when shooting steel targets. This makes shooting safer, especially in competition environments.\r\n My initial thought was the 1-in-8-inch twist barrel may provide an issue for the 85-grain RDF, but nope, it ran like a champ and was very accurate. Granted, the 70-grain RDF was a tad more accurate and flatter than all the precision bullets, but the 85-grain RDF worked just fine with the faster twist. Having tested a 1-in-7-inch twist Wilson Combat .224 Valkyrie barrel, I was unable to discern any real difference. Both grouped well at 100 and 300 yards, and holds were the same at 1,308 yards. I am sure there is a difference, maybe over a broad spectrum, but either way the Wilson Combat barrels were excellent in this caliber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Handloading changes the game here, since you can speed these up quite a bit, but with the AR platform it won\u2019t be a done deal. I will be loading the Nosler 70- and 85-grain RDF for the Valkyrie for another project, and it will be interesting to see what, if any, difference there is. Bolt guns are starting to crop up as well, making handloading even more promising for either. Removing the cycling issue is huge. I\u2019m still not sure how big a game changer it is, but it does add another component to the equation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For most people, which one to choose is really going to be about personal preference. Outside support for the Valkyrie is better. Ammunition choice is about the same now, but the Valkyrie seems to be gathering steam. There are multitudes of differences in the minutiae. I have heard them far too often, from the case dimensions to the bolt faces. Most of us get lost about 2.5 seconds in and fall asleep. From a shooter\u2019s perspective they remain pretty similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are a big 6.8 SPC shooter, the Valkyrie is a barrel swap. It\u2019s the same thing for those using 5.56mm with the .22 Nosler. Shorter barrels and lighter bullets seem to favor the .22 Nosler, so those wanting an 18-inch barrel may be better served. Having compared the Valkyrie and a 6.5 Creedmoor<\/a> out to 800 yards, I\u2019d say it is a solid competitor for PRS gas gun matches. As with many of these things, much will boil down to personal preference, and both will get the job done quite nicely, regardless of which one you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a> and nosler.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This article is from the 2019 Modern Gun issue of Tactical-Life magazine. Grab your copy at <\/em><\/strong>OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. For digital editions, visit <\/em><\/strong>Amazon<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"224 Valkyrie: Is the Round Just Another Fast and Furious .223?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"224-valkyrie-round-just-another-fast-223","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:18:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:18:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/02\/11\/224-valkyrie-round-just-another-fast-223\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94842,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-01-23 06:28:24","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-23 11:28:24","post_content":"When Federal introduced its Syntech Ammunition line, the company claimed these rounds kept guns cleaner and reduced barrel wear.\u00a0Now the company has expanded the line with three new Syntech loads \u2014 Defense, PCC and Training Match.\r\n\r\n[in_content post=\"111189\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\r\n\r\nThe company first launched Federal Syntech ammunition as a way to reduce wear caused by\u00a0metal contact between the bullet and barrel. The polymer-encapsulated prevents metal from touching the barrel. This also eliminates both copper and lead fouling, as neither touches the barrel. Additionally, Federal used specialized, clean-burning powders and an exclusive Catalyst primer. Together, these components keeps guns cleaner, which means more and better shooting. Additionally, not having a copper jacket minimizes splash-back when shooting steel targets. This makes shooting safer, especially in competition environments.\r\n Both the 70-grain RDF and 90-grain SMK ran using the H2 buffer and increased power spring without issue, with consistent brass ejection and very little felt recoil. Moving to the 85-grain RDF required a small adjustment at the gas block. Most lighter and much faster loads required the gas to be turned down a bit to keep it smooth. If you are going to run lots of different ammunition, use an adjustable gas block. Felt recoil was subjective, but it seemed the Valkyrie was \u201csofter\u201d with a somewhat slower bolt cycling time. Shooting rifles almost daily over years provides me a feel most people may not even notice, but to me it\u2019s there. The Valkyrie is a bit softer in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n My initial thought was the 1-in-8-inch twist barrel may provide an issue for the 85-grain RDF, but nope, it ran like a champ and was very accurate. Granted, the 70-grain RDF was a tad more accurate and flatter than all the precision bullets, but the 85-grain RDF worked just fine with the faster twist. Having tested a 1-in-7-inch twist Wilson Combat .224 Valkyrie barrel, I was unable to discern any real difference. Both grouped well at 100 and 300 yards, and holds were the same at 1,308 yards. I am sure there is a difference, maybe over a broad spectrum, but either way the Wilson Combat barrels were excellent in this caliber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Handloading changes the game here, since you can speed these up quite a bit, but with the AR platform it won\u2019t be a done deal. I will be loading the Nosler 70- and 85-grain RDF for the Valkyrie for another project, and it will be interesting to see what, if any, difference there is. Bolt guns are starting to crop up as well, making handloading even more promising for either. Removing the cycling issue is huge. I\u2019m still not sure how big a game changer it is, but it does add another component to the equation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For most people, which one to choose is really going to be about personal preference. Outside support for the Valkyrie is better. Ammunition choice is about the same now, but the Valkyrie seems to be gathering steam. There are multitudes of differences in the minutiae. I have heard them far too often, from the case dimensions to the bolt faces. Most of us get lost about 2.5 seconds in and fall asleep. From a shooter\u2019s perspective they remain pretty similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are a big 6.8 SPC shooter, the Valkyrie is a barrel swap. It\u2019s the same thing for those using 5.56mm with the .22 Nosler. Shorter barrels and lighter bullets seem to favor the .22 Nosler, so those wanting an 18-inch barrel may be better served. Having compared the Valkyrie and a 6.5 Creedmoor<\/a> out to 800 yards, I\u2019d say it is a solid competitor for PRS gas gun matches. As with many of these things, much will boil down to personal preference, and both will get the job done quite nicely, regardless of which one you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a> and nosler.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This article is from the 2019 Modern Gun issue of Tactical-Life magazine. Grab your copy at <\/em><\/strong>OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. For digital editions, visit <\/em><\/strong>Amazon<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"224 Valkyrie: Is the Round Just Another Fast and Furious .223?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"224-valkyrie-round-just-another-fast-223","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:18:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:18:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/02\/11\/224-valkyrie-round-just-another-fast-223\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94842,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-01-23 06:28:24","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-23 11:28:24","post_content":"When Federal introduced its Syntech Ammunition line, the company claimed these rounds kept guns cleaner and reduced barrel wear.\u00a0Now the company has expanded the line with three new Syntech loads \u2014 Defense, PCC and Training Match.\r\n\r\n[in_content post=\"111189\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\r\n\r\nThe company first launched Federal Syntech ammunition as a way to reduce wear caused by\u00a0metal contact between the bullet and barrel. The polymer-encapsulated prevents metal from touching the barrel. This also eliminates both copper and lead fouling, as neither touches the barrel. Additionally, Federal used specialized, clean-burning powders and an exclusive Catalyst primer. Together, these components keeps guns cleaner, which means more and better shooting. Additionally, not having a copper jacket minimizes splash-back when shooting steel targets. This makes shooting safer, especially in competition environments.\r\n Both the 70-grain RDF and 90-grain SMK ran using the H2 buffer and increased power spring without issue, with consistent brass ejection and very little felt recoil. Moving to the 85-grain RDF required a small adjustment at the gas block. Most lighter and much faster loads required the gas to be turned down a bit to keep it smooth. If you are going to run lots of different ammunition, use an adjustable gas block. Felt recoil was subjective, but it seemed the Valkyrie was \u201csofter\u201d with a somewhat slower bolt cycling time. Shooting rifles almost daily over years provides me a feel most people may not even notice, but to me it\u2019s there. The Valkyrie is a bit softer in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n My initial thought was the 1-in-8-inch twist barrel may provide an issue for the 85-grain RDF, but nope, it ran like a champ and was very accurate. Granted, the 70-grain RDF was a tad more accurate and flatter than all the precision bullets, but the 85-grain RDF worked just fine with the faster twist. Having tested a 1-in-7-inch twist Wilson Combat .224 Valkyrie barrel, I was unable to discern any real difference. Both grouped well at 100 and 300 yards, and holds were the same at 1,308 yards. I am sure there is a difference, maybe over a broad spectrum, but either way the Wilson Combat barrels were excellent in this caliber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Handloading changes the game here, since you can speed these up quite a bit, but with the AR platform it won\u2019t be a done deal. I will be loading the Nosler 70- and 85-grain RDF for the Valkyrie for another project, and it will be interesting to see what, if any, difference there is. Bolt guns are starting to crop up as well, making handloading even more promising for either. Removing the cycling issue is huge. I\u2019m still not sure how big a game changer it is, but it does add another component to the equation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For most people, which one to choose is really going to be about personal preference. Outside support for the Valkyrie is better. Ammunition choice is about the same now, but the Valkyrie seems to be gathering steam. There are multitudes of differences in the minutiae. I have heard them far too often, from the case dimensions to the bolt faces. Most of us get lost about 2.5 seconds in and fall asleep. From a shooter\u2019s perspective they remain pretty similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are a big 6.8 SPC shooter, the Valkyrie is a barrel swap. It\u2019s the same thing for those using 5.56mm with the .22 Nosler. Shorter barrels and lighter bullets seem to favor the .22 Nosler, so those wanting an 18-inch barrel may be better served. Having compared the Valkyrie and a 6.5 Creedmoor<\/a> out to 800 yards, I\u2019d say it is a solid competitor for PRS gas gun matches. As with many of these things, much will boil down to personal preference, and both will get the job done quite nicely, regardless of which one you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a> and nosler.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This article is from the 2019 Modern Gun issue of Tactical-Life magazine. Grab your copy at <\/em><\/strong>OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. For digital editions, visit <\/em><\/strong>Amazon<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"224 Valkyrie: Is the Round Just Another Fast and Furious .223?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"224-valkyrie-round-just-another-fast-223","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:18:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:18:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/02\/11\/224-valkyrie-round-just-another-fast-223\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94842,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-01-23 06:28:24","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-23 11:28:24","post_content":"When Federal introduced its Syntech Ammunition line, the company claimed these rounds kept guns cleaner and reduced barrel wear.\u00a0Now the company has expanded the line with three new Syntech loads \u2014 Defense, PCC and Training Match.\r\n\r\n[in_content post=\"111189\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\r\n\r\nThe company first launched Federal Syntech ammunition as a way to reduce wear caused by\u00a0metal contact between the bullet and barrel. The polymer-encapsulated prevents metal from touching the barrel. This also eliminates both copper and lead fouling, as neither touches the barrel. Additionally, Federal used specialized, clean-burning powders and an exclusive Catalyst primer. Together, these components keeps guns cleaner, which means more and better shooting. Additionally, not having a copper jacket minimizes splash-back when shooting steel targets. This makes shooting safer, especially in competition environments.\r\n Nosler\u2019s 55-grain E-tip and Federal\u2019s 60-grain Nosler Ballistic Tip made about 3,330 fps from these barrels. Nosler\u2019s 62-grain Varmageddon measured 3,110 fps. Moving to a 24-inch barrel would increase these, as would handloads, possibly practical for prairie dogs or similar, but most of that crowd sees anything under 4,000 fps as slow, and I am just not sure that is either safe or possible with these calibers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both the 70-grain RDF and 90-grain SMK ran using the H2 buffer and increased power spring without issue, with consistent brass ejection and very little felt recoil. Moving to the 85-grain RDF required a small adjustment at the gas block. Most lighter and much faster loads required the gas to be turned down a bit to keep it smooth. If you are going to run lots of different ammunition, use an adjustable gas block. Felt recoil was subjective, but it seemed the Valkyrie was \u201csofter\u201d with a somewhat slower bolt cycling time. Shooting rifles almost daily over years provides me a feel most people may not even notice, but to me it\u2019s there. The Valkyrie is a bit softer in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n My initial thought was the 1-in-8-inch twist barrel may provide an issue for the 85-grain RDF, but nope, it ran like a champ and was very accurate. Granted, the 70-grain RDF was a tad more accurate and flatter than all the precision bullets, but the 85-grain RDF worked just fine with the faster twist. Having tested a 1-in-7-inch twist Wilson Combat .224 Valkyrie barrel, I was unable to discern any real difference. Both grouped well at 100 and 300 yards, and holds were the same at 1,308 yards. I am sure there is a difference, maybe over a broad spectrum, but either way the Wilson Combat barrels were excellent in this caliber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Handloading changes the game here, since you can speed these up quite a bit, but with the AR platform it won\u2019t be a done deal. I will be loading the Nosler 70- and 85-grain RDF for the Valkyrie for another project, and it will be interesting to see what, if any, difference there is. Bolt guns are starting to crop up as well, making handloading even more promising for either. Removing the cycling issue is huge. I\u2019m still not sure how big a game changer it is, but it does add another component to the equation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For most people, which one to choose is really going to be about personal preference. Outside support for the Valkyrie is better. Ammunition choice is about the same now, but the Valkyrie seems to be gathering steam. There are multitudes of differences in the minutiae. I have heard them far too often, from the case dimensions to the bolt faces. Most of us get lost about 2.5 seconds in and fall asleep. From a shooter\u2019s perspective they remain pretty similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are a big 6.8 SPC shooter, the Valkyrie is a barrel swap. It\u2019s the same thing for those using 5.56mm with the .22 Nosler. Shorter barrels and lighter bullets seem to favor the .22 Nosler, so those wanting an 18-inch barrel may be better served. Having compared the Valkyrie and a 6.5 Creedmoor<\/a> out to 800 yards, I\u2019d say it is a solid competitor for PRS gas gun matches. As with many of these things, much will boil down to personal preference, and both will get the job done quite nicely, regardless of which one you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a> and nosler.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This article is from the 2019 Modern Gun issue of Tactical-Life magazine. Grab your copy at <\/em><\/strong>OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. For digital editions, visit <\/em><\/strong>Amazon<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"224 Valkyrie: Is the Round Just Another Fast and Furious .223?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"224-valkyrie-round-just-another-fast-223","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:18:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:18:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/02\/11\/224-valkyrie-round-just-another-fast-223\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94842,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-01-23 06:28:24","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-23 11:28:24","post_content":"When Federal introduced its Syntech Ammunition line, the company claimed these rounds kept guns cleaner and reduced barrel wear.\u00a0Now the company has expanded the line with three new Syntech loads \u2014 Defense, PCC and Training Match.\r\n\r\n[in_content post=\"111189\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\r\n\r\nThe company first launched Federal Syntech ammunition as a way to reduce wear caused by\u00a0metal contact between the bullet and barrel. The polymer-encapsulated prevents metal from touching the barrel. This also eliminates both copper and lead fouling, as neither touches the barrel. Additionally, Federal used specialized, clean-burning powders and an exclusive Catalyst primer. Together, these components keeps guns cleaner, which means more and better shooting. Additionally, not having a copper jacket minimizes splash-back when shooting steel targets. This makes shooting safer, especially in competition environments.\r\n Both Nosler and Federal advertise their offerings as the ultimate .223 varmint hunting rounds with loads to match. Given that my 53-grain VMAX handload makes 3,200 fps from a 16-inch barrel and has been used to great effect on varmints, I am not sure that\u2019s really true. Opinions differ considerably on this subject. There is no doubt that both are faster than most factory ammunition from a .223, but whether that results in a practical difference will be argued ad nauseam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nosler\u2019s 55-grain E-tip and Federal\u2019s 60-grain Nosler Ballistic Tip made about 3,330 fps from these barrels. Nosler\u2019s 62-grain Varmageddon measured 3,110 fps. Moving to a 24-inch barrel would increase these, as would handloads, possibly practical for prairie dogs or similar, but most of that crowd sees anything under 4,000 fps as slow, and I am just not sure that is either safe or possible with these calibers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both the 70-grain RDF and 90-grain SMK ran using the H2 buffer and increased power spring without issue, with consistent brass ejection and very little felt recoil. Moving to the 85-grain RDF required a small adjustment at the gas block. Most lighter and much faster loads required the gas to be turned down a bit to keep it smooth. If you are going to run lots of different ammunition, use an adjustable gas block. Felt recoil was subjective, but it seemed the Valkyrie was \u201csofter\u201d with a somewhat slower bolt cycling time. Shooting rifles almost daily over years provides me a feel most people may not even notice, but to me it\u2019s there. The Valkyrie is a bit softer in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n My initial thought was the 1-in-8-inch twist barrel may provide an issue for the 85-grain RDF, but nope, it ran like a champ and was very accurate. Granted, the 70-grain RDF was a tad more accurate and flatter than all the precision bullets, but the 85-grain RDF worked just fine with the faster twist. Having tested a 1-in-7-inch twist Wilson Combat .224 Valkyrie barrel, I was unable to discern any real difference. Both grouped well at 100 and 300 yards, and holds were the same at 1,308 yards. I am sure there is a difference, maybe over a broad spectrum, but either way the Wilson Combat barrels were excellent in this caliber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Handloading changes the game here, since you can speed these up quite a bit, but with the AR platform it won\u2019t be a done deal. I will be loading the Nosler 70- and 85-grain RDF for the Valkyrie for another project, and it will be interesting to see what, if any, difference there is. Bolt guns are starting to crop up as well, making handloading even more promising for either. Removing the cycling issue is huge. I\u2019m still not sure how big a game changer it is, but it does add another component to the equation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For most people, which one to choose is really going to be about personal preference. Outside support for the Valkyrie is better. Ammunition choice is about the same now, but the Valkyrie seems to be gathering steam. There are multitudes of differences in the minutiae. I have heard them far too often, from the case dimensions to the bolt faces. Most of us get lost about 2.5 seconds in and fall asleep. From a shooter\u2019s perspective they remain pretty similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are a big 6.8 SPC shooter, the Valkyrie is a barrel swap. It\u2019s the same thing for those using 5.56mm with the .22 Nosler. Shorter barrels and lighter bullets seem to favor the .22 Nosler, so those wanting an 18-inch barrel may be better served. Having compared the Valkyrie and a 6.5 Creedmoor<\/a> out to 800 yards, I\u2019d say it is a solid competitor for PRS gas gun matches. As with many of these things, much will boil down to personal preference, and both will get the job done quite nicely, regardless of which one you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For even more info, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a> and nosler.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This article is from the 2019 Modern Gun issue of Tactical-Life magazine. Grab your copy at <\/em><\/strong>OutdoorGroupStore.com<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. For digital editions, visit <\/em><\/strong>Amazon<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"224 Valkyrie: Is the Round Just Another Fast and Furious .223?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"224-valkyrie-round-just-another-fast-223","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:18:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:18:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/02\/11\/224-valkyrie-round-just-another-fast-223\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94842,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-01-23 06:28:24","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-23 11:28:24","post_content":"When Federal introduced its Syntech Ammunition line, the company claimed these rounds kept guns cleaner and reduced barrel wear.\u00a0Now the company has expanded the line with three new Syntech loads \u2014 Defense, PCC and Training Match.\r\n\r\n[in_content post=\"111189\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\r\n\r\nThe company first launched Federal Syntech ammunition as a way to reduce wear caused by\u00a0metal contact between the bullet and barrel. The polymer-encapsulated prevents metal from touching the barrel. This also eliminates both copper and lead fouling, as neither touches the barrel. Additionally, Federal used specialized, clean-burning powders and an exclusive Catalyst primer. Together, these components keeps guns cleaner, which means more and better shooting. Additionally, not having a copper jacket minimizes splash-back when shooting steel targets. This makes shooting safer, especially in competition environments.\r\nFederal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 Defense<\/h3>\r\nSyntech Defense features a hollow-point bullet that separates into three segments and a deep-penetrating core on impact. The core penetrates 12 to 18 inches into ballistics gel and heavy clothing. This, of course, is critical for self defense<\/a>, especially in winter when heavier clothing is typically worn. Additionally, the three segments each create secondary wound channels, which adds to the terminal effect. The company produces Syntech Defense in 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP.\r\n
Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 PCC<\/h3>\r\nFederal designed the PCC ammunition to run flawlessly in pistol-caliber carbines, particularly in competition carbines. In fact, the company optimized the velocity and accuracy of the loads for carbine-length barrels. These loads also have a bullet profile that provides reliable feeding and accuracy in a variety of platforms. Syntech PPC is available in 9mm 130-grain loads.\r\n
Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 Training Match<\/h3>\r\nTraining Match ammo benefits shooters by providing the same velocity, trajectory and point of impact as equivalent Federal Personal Defense HST and Tactical HST duty ammunition. This allows shooters to train with loads that match self-defense loads at a significantly lower price. Training Match is available in two 9mm loads, as well as in .40 S&W and .45 ACP.\r\n\r\nFor more information about Federal Syntech ammunition, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>.","post_title":"Federal Syntech Ammunition Line Gets Expanded With Three New Loads","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-syntech-ammunition","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:39:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:39:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/01\/23\/federal-syntech-ammunition\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":129664,"post_author":"180","post_date":"2018-12-17 07:03:13","post_date_gmt":"2018-12-17 12:03:13","post_content":"\n\nRifle and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers continue to jump on the 6mm Creedmoor bandwagon, and Federal recently added a match round to its Gold Medal lineup to feed demand. We saw the new load firsthand at this year's Athlon Outdoor Rendezvous<\/a>.\n\nThe 6mm Creedmoor has been around for about a decade. Outdoor Life Hunting Editor John Snow had a wildcat itch he needed to scratch. So he hooked up with GA Precision\u2019s George Gardner to build a rifle around his necked-down Creedmoor. He went to Hornady and it provided a set of custom dies. Fast forward several years and Gardner decided to build an AR-10 rifle in 6mm Creedmoor to compete in the fledgling Precision Rifle Series (PRS) matches.\n\nPrecision Rifle Series rules specify that cartridges used in matches must not exceed 3,200 fps to prevent target damage. Consequently, cartridges used tend to reach toward that mark at near case capacity for maximum efficiency. That\u2019s the reasoning that Gardner gave for one of his most recent cartridges developed for PRS, the 6.5 PRC. Additionally, this cartridge launches the high-B.C. 140-grain bullets at 3,150 fps.\n\nGardner learned that loading .243 Winchester with the heaviest bullets to full length was longer than the maximum that would fit in an AR-10 magazine. He dusted off the 6mm Creedmoor reamers and chambered a barrel for an AR-10. He cut a second barrel in 6 Creed in 2012 for a member of GA Precision\u2019s PRS team, and they shot the rifles in a PRS match that year.\n
Growing Demand for 6mm Creedmoor<\/h3>\nIn 2013, more members of George\u2019s team went another direction and had him build bolt guns in the new cartridge. They fared well in PRS, and demand grew. More rifle builders began chambering rifles for the round. But shooters had to neck down 6.5 Creedmoor brass to feed their rifles. In 2014, Gardner made a commitment to Hornady to make an initial buy of 100,000 pieces of 6mm Creedmoor brass to get things started. By the time you read this, GA Precision long since sold more than 1 million pieces of 6 Creed brass. Today, more top PRS shooters field the 6 Creed than any other cartridge.\n\nA poll of top PRS shooters, according to Cal Zant (precisionrifleblog.com), showed that 6mm eclipsed 6.5mm rifles used in competition in 2014. Also, the availability of factory 6mm Creedmoor precision ammo in 2017 will only more firmly establish it as a competition and hunting round.\n\nIn late 2018, Federal entered the 6mm Creedmoor world with its Gold Medal Berger round loaded with 105-grain Berger Hybrid Target. Berger has long had a good reputation for making high-ballistic coefficient bullets for accurate long-range shooting, and Federal is the only big manufacturer loading Bergers at this writing.\n\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/Q6079q6PwoM\n
Testing the Gold Medal Berger<\/h3>\nTo test the new round, I got my hands on a Savage Model 110 Tactical Desert in 6mm Creedmoor. The first 10 shots from the Savage averaged 3,052 fps, with a standard deviation of 20 fps. Also, the extreme spread was 73 fps. Additionally, ten 5-shot groups hovered around 1 MOA at 100 yards, with the smallest measuring 0.937-inch. My experience with loading Berger VLD bullets is that they tend to \u201ctighten up\u201d at longer ranges. As some put it, the bullets \u201cgo to sleep\u201d and stabilize as they travel down range. Shooting them at 100 yards won\u2019t tell the whole story.\n\nI took the rifle and the new Federal fodder to my long range to gather some DOPE. I stretched it out to various distances, ending at 500 yards. The last two 5-shot groups measured 3.25 and 4.25 inches, which is definitely sub-MOA.\n\nIf you\u2019re looking for accurate competition factory fodder for your 6mm Creedmoor, Federal\u2019s new load should fit the bill.\n\nFor more information, visit federalpremium.com<\/a>.","post_title":"Is Federal's Gold Medal Rifle Ammo Cream of the 6mm Creedmoor Crop?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-gold-medal-6mm-creedmoor","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:19:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:19:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/12\/17\/federal-gold-medal-6mm-creedmoor\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
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Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 Defense<\/h3>\r\nSyntech Defense features a hollow-point bullet that separates into three segments and a deep-penetrating core on impact. The core penetrates 12 to 18 inches into ballistics gel and heavy clothing. This, of course, is critical for self defense<\/a>, especially in winter when heavier clothing is typically worn. Additionally, the three segments each create secondary wound channels, which adds to the terminal effect. The company produces Syntech Defense in 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP.\r\n
Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 PCC<\/h3>\r\nFederal designed the PCC ammunition to run flawlessly in pistol-caliber carbines, particularly in competition carbines. In fact, the company optimized the velocity and accuracy of the loads for carbine-length barrels. These loads also have a bullet profile that provides reliable feeding and accuracy in a variety of platforms. Syntech PPC is available in 9mm 130-grain loads.\r\n
Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 Training Match<\/h3>\r\nTraining Match ammo benefits shooters by providing the same velocity, trajectory and point of impact as equivalent Federal Personal Defense HST and Tactical HST duty ammunition. This allows shooters to train with loads that match self-defense loads at a significantly lower price. Training Match is available in two 9mm loads, as well as in .40 S&W and .45 ACP.\r\n\r\nFor more information about Federal Syntech ammunition, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>.","post_title":"Federal Syntech Ammunition Line Gets Expanded With Three New Loads","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-syntech-ammunition","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:39:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:39:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/01\/23\/federal-syntech-ammunition\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":129664,"post_author":"180","post_date":"2018-12-17 07:03:13","post_date_gmt":"2018-12-17 12:03:13","post_content":"\n\nRifle and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers continue to jump on the 6mm Creedmoor bandwagon, and Federal recently added a match round to its Gold Medal lineup to feed demand. We saw the new load firsthand at this year's Athlon Outdoor Rendezvous<\/a>.\n\nThe 6mm Creedmoor has been around for about a decade. Outdoor Life Hunting Editor John Snow had a wildcat itch he needed to scratch. So he hooked up with GA Precision\u2019s George Gardner to build a rifle around his necked-down Creedmoor. He went to Hornady and it provided a set of custom dies. Fast forward several years and Gardner decided to build an AR-10 rifle in 6mm Creedmoor to compete in the fledgling Precision Rifle Series (PRS) matches.\n\nPrecision Rifle Series rules specify that cartridges used in matches must not exceed 3,200 fps to prevent target damage. Consequently, cartridges used tend to reach toward that mark at near case capacity for maximum efficiency. That\u2019s the reasoning that Gardner gave for one of his most recent cartridges developed for PRS, the 6.5 PRC. Additionally, this cartridge launches the high-B.C. 140-grain bullets at 3,150 fps.\n\nGardner learned that loading .243 Winchester with the heaviest bullets to full length was longer than the maximum that would fit in an AR-10 magazine. He dusted off the 6mm Creedmoor reamers and chambered a barrel for an AR-10. He cut a second barrel in 6 Creed in 2012 for a member of GA Precision\u2019s PRS team, and they shot the rifles in a PRS match that year.\n
Growing Demand for 6mm Creedmoor<\/h3>\nIn 2013, more members of George\u2019s team went another direction and had him build bolt guns in the new cartridge. They fared well in PRS, and demand grew. More rifle builders began chambering rifles for the round. But shooters had to neck down 6.5 Creedmoor brass to feed their rifles. In 2014, Gardner made a commitment to Hornady to make an initial buy of 100,000 pieces of 6mm Creedmoor brass to get things started. By the time you read this, GA Precision long since sold more than 1 million pieces of 6 Creed brass. Today, more top PRS shooters field the 6 Creed than any other cartridge.\n\nA poll of top PRS shooters, according to Cal Zant (precisionrifleblog.com), showed that 6mm eclipsed 6.5mm rifles used in competition in 2014. Also, the availability of factory 6mm Creedmoor precision ammo in 2017 will only more firmly establish it as a competition and hunting round.\n\nIn late 2018, Federal entered the 6mm Creedmoor world with its Gold Medal Berger round loaded with 105-grain Berger Hybrid Target. Berger has long had a good reputation for making high-ballistic coefficient bullets for accurate long-range shooting, and Federal is the only big manufacturer loading Bergers at this writing.\n\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/Q6079q6PwoM\n
Testing the Gold Medal Berger<\/h3>\nTo test the new round, I got my hands on a Savage Model 110 Tactical Desert in 6mm Creedmoor. The first 10 shots from the Savage averaged 3,052 fps, with a standard deviation of 20 fps. Also, the extreme spread was 73 fps. Additionally, ten 5-shot groups hovered around 1 MOA at 100 yards, with the smallest measuring 0.937-inch. My experience with loading Berger VLD bullets is that they tend to \u201ctighten up\u201d at longer ranges. As some put it, the bullets \u201cgo to sleep\u201d and stabilize as they travel down range. Shooting them at 100 yards won\u2019t tell the whole story.\n\nI took the rifle and the new Federal fodder to my long range to gather some DOPE. I stretched it out to various distances, ending at 500 yards. The last two 5-shot groups measured 3.25 and 4.25 inches, which is definitely sub-MOA.\n\nIf you\u2019re looking for accurate competition factory fodder for your 6mm Creedmoor, Federal\u2019s new load should fit the bill.\n\nFor more information, visit federalpremium.com<\/a>.","post_title":"Is Federal's Gold Medal Rifle Ammo Cream of the 6mm Creedmoor Crop?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-gold-medal-6mm-creedmoor","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:19:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:19:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/12\/17\/federal-gold-medal-6mm-creedmoor\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
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Final Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 Defense<\/h3>\r\nSyntech Defense features a hollow-point bullet that separates into three segments and a deep-penetrating core on impact. The core penetrates 12 to 18 inches into ballistics gel and heavy clothing. This, of course, is critical for self defense<\/a>, especially in winter when heavier clothing is typically worn. Additionally, the three segments each create secondary wound channels, which adds to the terminal effect. The company produces Syntech Defense in 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP.\r\n
Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 PCC<\/h3>\r\nFederal designed the PCC ammunition to run flawlessly in pistol-caliber carbines, particularly in competition carbines. In fact, the company optimized the velocity and accuracy of the loads for carbine-length barrels. These loads also have a bullet profile that provides reliable feeding and accuracy in a variety of platforms. Syntech PPC is available in 9mm 130-grain loads.\r\n
Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 Training Match<\/h3>\r\nTraining Match ammo benefits shooters by providing the same velocity, trajectory and point of impact as equivalent Federal Personal Defense HST and Tactical HST duty ammunition. This allows shooters to train with loads that match self-defense loads at a significantly lower price. Training Match is available in two 9mm loads, as well as in .40 S&W and .45 ACP.\r\n\r\nFor more information about Federal Syntech ammunition, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>.","post_title":"Federal Syntech Ammunition Line Gets Expanded With Three New Loads","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-syntech-ammunition","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:39:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:39:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/01\/23\/federal-syntech-ammunition\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":129664,"post_author":"180","post_date":"2018-12-17 07:03:13","post_date_gmt":"2018-12-17 12:03:13","post_content":"\n\nRifle and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers continue to jump on the 6mm Creedmoor bandwagon, and Federal recently added a match round to its Gold Medal lineup to feed demand. We saw the new load firsthand at this year's Athlon Outdoor Rendezvous<\/a>.\n\nThe 6mm Creedmoor has been around for about a decade. Outdoor Life Hunting Editor John Snow had a wildcat itch he needed to scratch. So he hooked up with GA Precision\u2019s George Gardner to build a rifle around his necked-down Creedmoor. He went to Hornady and it provided a set of custom dies. Fast forward several years and Gardner decided to build an AR-10 rifle in 6mm Creedmoor to compete in the fledgling Precision Rifle Series (PRS) matches.\n\nPrecision Rifle Series rules specify that cartridges used in matches must not exceed 3,200 fps to prevent target damage. Consequently, cartridges used tend to reach toward that mark at near case capacity for maximum efficiency. That\u2019s the reasoning that Gardner gave for one of his most recent cartridges developed for PRS, the 6.5 PRC. Additionally, this cartridge launches the high-B.C. 140-grain bullets at 3,150 fps.\n\nGardner learned that loading .243 Winchester with the heaviest bullets to full length was longer than the maximum that would fit in an AR-10 magazine. He dusted off the 6mm Creedmoor reamers and chambered a barrel for an AR-10. He cut a second barrel in 6 Creed in 2012 for a member of GA Precision\u2019s PRS team, and they shot the rifles in a PRS match that year.\n
Growing Demand for 6mm Creedmoor<\/h3>\nIn 2013, more members of George\u2019s team went another direction and had him build bolt guns in the new cartridge. They fared well in PRS, and demand grew. More rifle builders began chambering rifles for the round. But shooters had to neck down 6.5 Creedmoor brass to feed their rifles. In 2014, Gardner made a commitment to Hornady to make an initial buy of 100,000 pieces of 6mm Creedmoor brass to get things started. By the time you read this, GA Precision long since sold more than 1 million pieces of 6 Creed brass. Today, more top PRS shooters field the 6 Creed than any other cartridge.\n\nA poll of top PRS shooters, according to Cal Zant (precisionrifleblog.com), showed that 6mm eclipsed 6.5mm rifles used in competition in 2014. Also, the availability of factory 6mm Creedmoor precision ammo in 2017 will only more firmly establish it as a competition and hunting round.\n\nIn late 2018, Federal entered the 6mm Creedmoor world with its Gold Medal Berger round loaded with 105-grain Berger Hybrid Target. Berger has long had a good reputation for making high-ballistic coefficient bullets for accurate long-range shooting, and Federal is the only big manufacturer loading Bergers at this writing.\n\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/Q6079q6PwoM\n
Testing the Gold Medal Berger<\/h3>\nTo test the new round, I got my hands on a Savage Model 110 Tactical Desert in 6mm Creedmoor. The first 10 shots from the Savage averaged 3,052 fps, with a standard deviation of 20 fps. Also, the extreme spread was 73 fps. Additionally, ten 5-shot groups hovered around 1 MOA at 100 yards, with the smallest measuring 0.937-inch. My experience with loading Berger VLD bullets is that they tend to \u201ctighten up\u201d at longer ranges. As some put it, the bullets \u201cgo to sleep\u201d and stabilize as they travel down range. Shooting them at 100 yards won\u2019t tell the whole story.\n\nI took the rifle and the new Federal fodder to my long range to gather some DOPE. I stretched it out to various distances, ending at 500 yards. The last two 5-shot groups measured 3.25 and 4.25 inches, which is definitely sub-MOA.\n\nIf you\u2019re looking for accurate competition factory fodder for your 6mm Creedmoor, Federal\u2019s new load should fit the bill.\n\nFor more information, visit federalpremium.com<\/a>.","post_title":"Is Federal's Gold Medal Rifle Ammo Cream of the 6mm Creedmoor Crop?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-gold-medal-6mm-creedmoor","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:19:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:19:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/12\/17\/federal-gold-medal-6mm-creedmoor\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
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Final Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 Defense<\/h3>\r\nSyntech Defense features a hollow-point bullet that separates into three segments and a deep-penetrating core on impact. The core penetrates 12 to 18 inches into ballistics gel and heavy clothing. This, of course, is critical for self defense<\/a>, especially in winter when heavier clothing is typically worn. Additionally, the three segments each create secondary wound channels, which adds to the terminal effect. The company produces Syntech Defense in 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP.\r\n
Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 PCC<\/h3>\r\nFederal designed the PCC ammunition to run flawlessly in pistol-caliber carbines, particularly in competition carbines. In fact, the company optimized the velocity and accuracy of the loads for carbine-length barrels. These loads also have a bullet profile that provides reliable feeding and accuracy in a variety of platforms. Syntech PPC is available in 9mm 130-grain loads.\r\n
Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 Training Match<\/h3>\r\nTraining Match ammo benefits shooters by providing the same velocity, trajectory and point of impact as equivalent Federal Personal Defense HST and Tactical HST duty ammunition. This allows shooters to train with loads that match self-defense loads at a significantly lower price. Training Match is available in two 9mm loads, as well as in .40 S&W and .45 ACP.\r\n\r\nFor more information about Federal Syntech ammunition, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>.","post_title":"Federal Syntech Ammunition Line Gets Expanded With Three New Loads","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-syntech-ammunition","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:39:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:39:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/01\/23\/federal-syntech-ammunition\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":129664,"post_author":"180","post_date":"2018-12-17 07:03:13","post_date_gmt":"2018-12-17 12:03:13","post_content":"\n\nRifle and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers continue to jump on the 6mm Creedmoor bandwagon, and Federal recently added a match round to its Gold Medal lineup to feed demand. We saw the new load firsthand at this year's Athlon Outdoor Rendezvous<\/a>.\n\nThe 6mm Creedmoor has been around for about a decade. Outdoor Life Hunting Editor John Snow had a wildcat itch he needed to scratch. So he hooked up with GA Precision\u2019s George Gardner to build a rifle around his necked-down Creedmoor. He went to Hornady and it provided a set of custom dies. Fast forward several years and Gardner decided to build an AR-10 rifle in 6mm Creedmoor to compete in the fledgling Precision Rifle Series (PRS) matches.\n\nPrecision Rifle Series rules specify that cartridges used in matches must not exceed 3,200 fps to prevent target damage. Consequently, cartridges used tend to reach toward that mark at near case capacity for maximum efficiency. That\u2019s the reasoning that Gardner gave for one of his most recent cartridges developed for PRS, the 6.5 PRC. Additionally, this cartridge launches the high-B.C. 140-grain bullets at 3,150 fps.\n\nGardner learned that loading .243 Winchester with the heaviest bullets to full length was longer than the maximum that would fit in an AR-10 magazine. He dusted off the 6mm Creedmoor reamers and chambered a barrel for an AR-10. He cut a second barrel in 6 Creed in 2012 for a member of GA Precision\u2019s PRS team, and they shot the rifles in a PRS match that year.\n
Growing Demand for 6mm Creedmoor<\/h3>\nIn 2013, more members of George\u2019s team went another direction and had him build bolt guns in the new cartridge. They fared well in PRS, and demand grew. More rifle builders began chambering rifles for the round. But shooters had to neck down 6.5 Creedmoor brass to feed their rifles. In 2014, Gardner made a commitment to Hornady to make an initial buy of 100,000 pieces of 6mm Creedmoor brass to get things started. By the time you read this, GA Precision long since sold more than 1 million pieces of 6 Creed brass. Today, more top PRS shooters field the 6 Creed than any other cartridge.\n\nA poll of top PRS shooters, according to Cal Zant (precisionrifleblog.com), showed that 6mm eclipsed 6.5mm rifles used in competition in 2014. Also, the availability of factory 6mm Creedmoor precision ammo in 2017 will only more firmly establish it as a competition and hunting round.\n\nIn late 2018, Federal entered the 6mm Creedmoor world with its Gold Medal Berger round loaded with 105-grain Berger Hybrid Target. Berger has long had a good reputation for making high-ballistic coefficient bullets for accurate long-range shooting, and Federal is the only big manufacturer loading Bergers at this writing.\n\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/Q6079q6PwoM\n
Testing the Gold Medal Berger<\/h3>\nTo test the new round, I got my hands on a Savage Model 110 Tactical Desert in 6mm Creedmoor. The first 10 shots from the Savage averaged 3,052 fps, with a standard deviation of 20 fps. Also, the extreme spread was 73 fps. Additionally, ten 5-shot groups hovered around 1 MOA at 100 yards, with the smallest measuring 0.937-inch. My experience with loading Berger VLD bullets is that they tend to \u201ctighten up\u201d at longer ranges. As some put it, the bullets \u201cgo to sleep\u201d and stabilize as they travel down range. Shooting them at 100 yards won\u2019t tell the whole story.\n\nI took the rifle and the new Federal fodder to my long range to gather some DOPE. I stretched it out to various distances, ending at 500 yards. The last two 5-shot groups measured 3.25 and 4.25 inches, which is definitely sub-MOA.\n\nIf you\u2019re looking for accurate competition factory fodder for your 6mm Creedmoor, Federal\u2019s new load should fit the bill.\n\nFor more information, visit federalpremium.com<\/a>.","post_title":"Is Federal's Gold Medal Rifle Ammo Cream of the 6mm Creedmoor Crop?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-gold-medal-6mm-creedmoor","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:19:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:19:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/12\/17\/federal-gold-medal-6mm-creedmoor\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
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Handloading 224 Valkyrie Rounds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Final Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 Defense<\/h3>\r\nSyntech Defense features a hollow-point bullet that separates into three segments and a deep-penetrating core on impact. The core penetrates 12 to 18 inches into ballistics gel and heavy clothing. This, of course, is critical for self defense<\/a>, especially in winter when heavier clothing is typically worn. Additionally, the three segments each create secondary wound channels, which adds to the terminal effect. The company produces Syntech Defense in 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP.\r\n
Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 PCC<\/h3>\r\nFederal designed the PCC ammunition to run flawlessly in pistol-caliber carbines, particularly in competition carbines. In fact, the company optimized the velocity and accuracy of the loads for carbine-length barrels. These loads also have a bullet profile that provides reliable feeding and accuracy in a variety of platforms. Syntech PPC is available in 9mm 130-grain loads.\r\n
Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 Training Match<\/h3>\r\nTraining Match ammo benefits shooters by providing the same velocity, trajectory and point of impact as equivalent Federal Personal Defense HST and Tactical HST duty ammunition. This allows shooters to train with loads that match self-defense loads at a significantly lower price. Training Match is available in two 9mm loads, as well as in .40 S&W and .45 ACP.\r\n\r\nFor more information about Federal Syntech ammunition, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>.","post_title":"Federal Syntech Ammunition Line Gets Expanded With Three New Loads","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-syntech-ammunition","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:39:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:39:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/01\/23\/federal-syntech-ammunition\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":129664,"post_author":"180","post_date":"2018-12-17 07:03:13","post_date_gmt":"2018-12-17 12:03:13","post_content":"\n\nRifle and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers continue to jump on the 6mm Creedmoor bandwagon, and Federal recently added a match round to its Gold Medal lineup to feed demand. We saw the new load firsthand at this year's Athlon Outdoor Rendezvous<\/a>.\n\nThe 6mm Creedmoor has been around for about a decade. Outdoor Life Hunting Editor John Snow had a wildcat itch he needed to scratch. So he hooked up with GA Precision\u2019s George Gardner to build a rifle around his necked-down Creedmoor. He went to Hornady and it provided a set of custom dies. Fast forward several years and Gardner decided to build an AR-10 rifle in 6mm Creedmoor to compete in the fledgling Precision Rifle Series (PRS) matches.\n\nPrecision Rifle Series rules specify that cartridges used in matches must not exceed 3,200 fps to prevent target damage. Consequently, cartridges used tend to reach toward that mark at near case capacity for maximum efficiency. That\u2019s the reasoning that Gardner gave for one of his most recent cartridges developed for PRS, the 6.5 PRC. Additionally, this cartridge launches the high-B.C. 140-grain bullets at 3,150 fps.\n\nGardner learned that loading .243 Winchester with the heaviest bullets to full length was longer than the maximum that would fit in an AR-10 magazine. He dusted off the 6mm Creedmoor reamers and chambered a barrel for an AR-10. He cut a second barrel in 6 Creed in 2012 for a member of GA Precision\u2019s PRS team, and they shot the rifles in a PRS match that year.\n
Growing Demand for 6mm Creedmoor<\/h3>\nIn 2013, more members of George\u2019s team went another direction and had him build bolt guns in the new cartridge. They fared well in PRS, and demand grew. More rifle builders began chambering rifles for the round. But shooters had to neck down 6.5 Creedmoor brass to feed their rifles. In 2014, Gardner made a commitment to Hornady to make an initial buy of 100,000 pieces of 6mm Creedmoor brass to get things started. By the time you read this, GA Precision long since sold more than 1 million pieces of 6 Creed brass. Today, more top PRS shooters field the 6 Creed than any other cartridge.\n\nA poll of top PRS shooters, according to Cal Zant (precisionrifleblog.com), showed that 6mm eclipsed 6.5mm rifles used in competition in 2014. Also, the availability of factory 6mm Creedmoor precision ammo in 2017 will only more firmly establish it as a competition and hunting round.\n\nIn late 2018, Federal entered the 6mm Creedmoor world with its Gold Medal Berger round loaded with 105-grain Berger Hybrid Target. Berger has long had a good reputation for making high-ballistic coefficient bullets for accurate long-range shooting, and Federal is the only big manufacturer loading Bergers at this writing.\n\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/Q6079q6PwoM\n
Testing the Gold Medal Berger<\/h3>\nTo test the new round, I got my hands on a Savage Model 110 Tactical Desert in 6mm Creedmoor. The first 10 shots from the Savage averaged 3,052 fps, with a standard deviation of 20 fps. Also, the extreme spread was 73 fps. Additionally, ten 5-shot groups hovered around 1 MOA at 100 yards, with the smallest measuring 0.937-inch. My experience with loading Berger VLD bullets is that they tend to \u201ctighten up\u201d at longer ranges. As some put it, the bullets \u201cgo to sleep\u201d and stabilize as they travel down range. Shooting them at 100 yards won\u2019t tell the whole story.\n\nI took the rifle and the new Federal fodder to my long range to gather some DOPE. I stretched it out to various distances, ending at 500 yards. The last two 5-shot groups measured 3.25 and 4.25 inches, which is definitely sub-MOA.\n\nIf you\u2019re looking for accurate competition factory fodder for your 6mm Creedmoor, Federal\u2019s new load should fit the bill.\n\nFor more information, visit federalpremium.com<\/a>.","post_title":"Is Federal's Gold Medal Rifle Ammo Cream of the 6mm Creedmoor Crop?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-gold-medal-6mm-creedmoor","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:19:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:19:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/12\/17\/federal-gold-medal-6mm-creedmoor\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
BROWSE BY BRAND
Handloading 224 Valkyrie Rounds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Final Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 Defense<\/h3>\r\nSyntech Defense features a hollow-point bullet that separates into three segments and a deep-penetrating core on impact. The core penetrates 12 to 18 inches into ballistics gel and heavy clothing. This, of course, is critical for self defense<\/a>, especially in winter when heavier clothing is typically worn. Additionally, the three segments each create secondary wound channels, which adds to the terminal effect. The company produces Syntech Defense in 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP.\r\n
Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 PCC<\/h3>\r\nFederal designed the PCC ammunition to run flawlessly in pistol-caliber carbines, particularly in competition carbines. In fact, the company optimized the velocity and accuracy of the loads for carbine-length barrels. These loads also have a bullet profile that provides reliable feeding and accuracy in a variety of platforms. Syntech PPC is available in 9mm 130-grain loads.\r\n
Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 Training Match<\/h3>\r\nTraining Match ammo benefits shooters by providing the same velocity, trajectory and point of impact as equivalent Federal Personal Defense HST and Tactical HST duty ammunition. This allows shooters to train with loads that match self-defense loads at a significantly lower price. Training Match is available in two 9mm loads, as well as in .40 S&W and .45 ACP.\r\n\r\nFor more information about Federal Syntech ammunition, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>.","post_title":"Federal Syntech Ammunition Line Gets Expanded With Three New Loads","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-syntech-ammunition","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:39:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:39:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/01\/23\/federal-syntech-ammunition\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":129664,"post_author":"180","post_date":"2018-12-17 07:03:13","post_date_gmt":"2018-12-17 12:03:13","post_content":"\n\nRifle and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers continue to jump on the 6mm Creedmoor bandwagon, and Federal recently added a match round to its Gold Medal lineup to feed demand. We saw the new load firsthand at this year's Athlon Outdoor Rendezvous<\/a>.\n\nThe 6mm Creedmoor has been around for about a decade. Outdoor Life Hunting Editor John Snow had a wildcat itch he needed to scratch. So he hooked up with GA Precision\u2019s George Gardner to build a rifle around his necked-down Creedmoor. He went to Hornady and it provided a set of custom dies. Fast forward several years and Gardner decided to build an AR-10 rifle in 6mm Creedmoor to compete in the fledgling Precision Rifle Series (PRS) matches.\n\nPrecision Rifle Series rules specify that cartridges used in matches must not exceed 3,200 fps to prevent target damage. Consequently, cartridges used tend to reach toward that mark at near case capacity for maximum efficiency. That\u2019s the reasoning that Gardner gave for one of his most recent cartridges developed for PRS, the 6.5 PRC. Additionally, this cartridge launches the high-B.C. 140-grain bullets at 3,150 fps.\n\nGardner learned that loading .243 Winchester with the heaviest bullets to full length was longer than the maximum that would fit in an AR-10 magazine. He dusted off the 6mm Creedmoor reamers and chambered a barrel for an AR-10. He cut a second barrel in 6 Creed in 2012 for a member of GA Precision\u2019s PRS team, and they shot the rifles in a PRS match that year.\n
Growing Demand for 6mm Creedmoor<\/h3>\nIn 2013, more members of George\u2019s team went another direction and had him build bolt guns in the new cartridge. They fared well in PRS, and demand grew. More rifle builders began chambering rifles for the round. But shooters had to neck down 6.5 Creedmoor brass to feed their rifles. In 2014, Gardner made a commitment to Hornady to make an initial buy of 100,000 pieces of 6mm Creedmoor brass to get things started. By the time you read this, GA Precision long since sold more than 1 million pieces of 6 Creed brass. Today, more top PRS shooters field the 6 Creed than any other cartridge.\n\nA poll of top PRS shooters, according to Cal Zant (precisionrifleblog.com), showed that 6mm eclipsed 6.5mm rifles used in competition in 2014. Also, the availability of factory 6mm Creedmoor precision ammo in 2017 will only more firmly establish it as a competition and hunting round.\n\nIn late 2018, Federal entered the 6mm Creedmoor world with its Gold Medal Berger round loaded with 105-grain Berger Hybrid Target. Berger has long had a good reputation for making high-ballistic coefficient bullets for accurate long-range shooting, and Federal is the only big manufacturer loading Bergers at this writing.\n\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/Q6079q6PwoM\n
Testing the Gold Medal Berger<\/h3>\nTo test the new round, I got my hands on a Savage Model 110 Tactical Desert in 6mm Creedmoor. The first 10 shots from the Savage averaged 3,052 fps, with a standard deviation of 20 fps. Also, the extreme spread was 73 fps. Additionally, ten 5-shot groups hovered around 1 MOA at 100 yards, with the smallest measuring 0.937-inch. My experience with loading Berger VLD bullets is that they tend to \u201ctighten up\u201d at longer ranges. As some put it, the bullets \u201cgo to sleep\u201d and stabilize as they travel down range. Shooting them at 100 yards won\u2019t tell the whole story.\n\nI took the rifle and the new Federal fodder to my long range to gather some DOPE. I stretched it out to various distances, ending at 500 yards. The last two 5-shot groups measured 3.25 and 4.25 inches, which is definitely sub-MOA.\n\nIf you\u2019re looking for accurate competition factory fodder for your 6mm Creedmoor, Federal\u2019s new load should fit the bill.\n\nFor more information, visit federalpremium.com<\/a>.","post_title":"Is Federal's Gold Medal Rifle Ammo Cream of the 6mm Creedmoor Crop?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-gold-medal-6mm-creedmoor","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:19:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:19:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/12\/17\/federal-gold-medal-6mm-creedmoor\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
BROWSE BY BRAND
Handloading 224 Valkyrie Rounds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Final Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 Defense<\/h3>\r\nSyntech Defense features a hollow-point bullet that separates into three segments and a deep-penetrating core on impact. The core penetrates 12 to 18 inches into ballistics gel and heavy clothing. This, of course, is critical for self defense<\/a>, especially in winter when heavier clothing is typically worn. Additionally, the three segments each create secondary wound channels, which adds to the terminal effect. The company produces Syntech Defense in 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP.\r\n
Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 PCC<\/h3>\r\nFederal designed the PCC ammunition to run flawlessly in pistol-caliber carbines, particularly in competition carbines. In fact, the company optimized the velocity and accuracy of the loads for carbine-length barrels. These loads also have a bullet profile that provides reliable feeding and accuracy in a variety of platforms. Syntech PPC is available in 9mm 130-grain loads.\r\n
Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 Training Match<\/h3>\r\nTraining Match ammo benefits shooters by providing the same velocity, trajectory and point of impact as equivalent Federal Personal Defense HST and Tactical HST duty ammunition. This allows shooters to train with loads that match self-defense loads at a significantly lower price. Training Match is available in two 9mm loads, as well as in .40 S&W and .45 ACP.\r\n\r\nFor more information about Federal Syntech ammunition, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>.","post_title":"Federal Syntech Ammunition Line Gets Expanded With Three New Loads","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-syntech-ammunition","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:39:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:39:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/01\/23\/federal-syntech-ammunition\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":129664,"post_author":"180","post_date":"2018-12-17 07:03:13","post_date_gmt":"2018-12-17 12:03:13","post_content":"\n\nRifle and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers continue to jump on the 6mm Creedmoor bandwagon, and Federal recently added a match round to its Gold Medal lineup to feed demand. We saw the new load firsthand at this year's Athlon Outdoor Rendezvous<\/a>.\n\nThe 6mm Creedmoor has been around for about a decade. Outdoor Life Hunting Editor John Snow had a wildcat itch he needed to scratch. So he hooked up with GA Precision\u2019s George Gardner to build a rifle around his necked-down Creedmoor. He went to Hornady and it provided a set of custom dies. Fast forward several years and Gardner decided to build an AR-10 rifle in 6mm Creedmoor to compete in the fledgling Precision Rifle Series (PRS) matches.\n\nPrecision Rifle Series rules specify that cartridges used in matches must not exceed 3,200 fps to prevent target damage. Consequently, cartridges used tend to reach toward that mark at near case capacity for maximum efficiency. That\u2019s the reasoning that Gardner gave for one of his most recent cartridges developed for PRS, the 6.5 PRC. Additionally, this cartridge launches the high-B.C. 140-grain bullets at 3,150 fps.\n\nGardner learned that loading .243 Winchester with the heaviest bullets to full length was longer than the maximum that would fit in an AR-10 magazine. He dusted off the 6mm Creedmoor reamers and chambered a barrel for an AR-10. He cut a second barrel in 6 Creed in 2012 for a member of GA Precision\u2019s PRS team, and they shot the rifles in a PRS match that year.\n
Growing Demand for 6mm Creedmoor<\/h3>\nIn 2013, more members of George\u2019s team went another direction and had him build bolt guns in the new cartridge. They fared well in PRS, and demand grew. More rifle builders began chambering rifles for the round. But shooters had to neck down 6.5 Creedmoor brass to feed their rifles. In 2014, Gardner made a commitment to Hornady to make an initial buy of 100,000 pieces of 6mm Creedmoor brass to get things started. By the time you read this, GA Precision long since sold more than 1 million pieces of 6 Creed brass. Today, more top PRS shooters field the 6 Creed than any other cartridge.\n\nA poll of top PRS shooters, according to Cal Zant (precisionrifleblog.com), showed that 6mm eclipsed 6.5mm rifles used in competition in 2014. Also, the availability of factory 6mm Creedmoor precision ammo in 2017 will only more firmly establish it as a competition and hunting round.\n\nIn late 2018, Federal entered the 6mm Creedmoor world with its Gold Medal Berger round loaded with 105-grain Berger Hybrid Target. Berger has long had a good reputation for making high-ballistic coefficient bullets for accurate long-range shooting, and Federal is the only big manufacturer loading Bergers at this writing.\n\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/Q6079q6PwoM\n
Testing the Gold Medal Berger<\/h3>\nTo test the new round, I got my hands on a Savage Model 110 Tactical Desert in 6mm Creedmoor. The first 10 shots from the Savage averaged 3,052 fps, with a standard deviation of 20 fps. Also, the extreme spread was 73 fps. Additionally, ten 5-shot groups hovered around 1 MOA at 100 yards, with the smallest measuring 0.937-inch. My experience with loading Berger VLD bullets is that they tend to \u201ctighten up\u201d at longer ranges. As some put it, the bullets \u201cgo to sleep\u201d and stabilize as they travel down range. Shooting them at 100 yards won\u2019t tell the whole story.\n\nI took the rifle and the new Federal fodder to my long range to gather some DOPE. I stretched it out to various distances, ending at 500 yards. The last two 5-shot groups measured 3.25 and 4.25 inches, which is definitely sub-MOA.\n\nIf you\u2019re looking for accurate competition factory fodder for your 6mm Creedmoor, Federal\u2019s new load should fit the bill.\n\nFor more information, visit federalpremium.com<\/a>.","post_title":"Is Federal's Gold Medal Rifle Ammo Cream of the 6mm Creedmoor Crop?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-gold-medal-6mm-creedmoor","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:19:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:19:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/12\/17\/federal-gold-medal-6mm-creedmoor\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
BROWSE BY BRAND
224 Valkyrie Round Considerations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Handloading 224 Valkyrie Rounds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Final Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 Defense<\/h3>\r\nSyntech Defense features a hollow-point bullet that separates into three segments and a deep-penetrating core on impact. The core penetrates 12 to 18 inches into ballistics gel and heavy clothing. This, of course, is critical for self defense<\/a>, especially in winter when heavier clothing is typically worn. Additionally, the three segments each create secondary wound channels, which adds to the terminal effect. The company produces Syntech Defense in 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP.\r\n
Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 PCC<\/h3>\r\nFederal designed the PCC ammunition to run flawlessly in pistol-caliber carbines, particularly in competition carbines. In fact, the company optimized the velocity and accuracy of the loads for carbine-length barrels. These loads also have a bullet profile that provides reliable feeding and accuracy in a variety of platforms. Syntech PPC is available in 9mm 130-grain loads.\r\n
Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 Training Match<\/h3>\r\nTraining Match ammo benefits shooters by providing the same velocity, trajectory and point of impact as equivalent Federal Personal Defense HST and Tactical HST duty ammunition. This allows shooters to train with loads that match self-defense loads at a significantly lower price. Training Match is available in two 9mm loads, as well as in .40 S&W and .45 ACP.\r\n\r\nFor more information about Federal Syntech ammunition, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>.","post_title":"Federal Syntech Ammunition Line Gets Expanded With Three New Loads","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-syntech-ammunition","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:39:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:39:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/01\/23\/federal-syntech-ammunition\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":129664,"post_author":"180","post_date":"2018-12-17 07:03:13","post_date_gmt":"2018-12-17 12:03:13","post_content":"\n\nRifle and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers continue to jump on the 6mm Creedmoor bandwagon, and Federal recently added a match round to its Gold Medal lineup to feed demand. We saw the new load firsthand at this year's Athlon Outdoor Rendezvous<\/a>.\n\nThe 6mm Creedmoor has been around for about a decade. Outdoor Life Hunting Editor John Snow had a wildcat itch he needed to scratch. So he hooked up with GA Precision\u2019s George Gardner to build a rifle around his necked-down Creedmoor. He went to Hornady and it provided a set of custom dies. Fast forward several years and Gardner decided to build an AR-10 rifle in 6mm Creedmoor to compete in the fledgling Precision Rifle Series (PRS) matches.\n\nPrecision Rifle Series rules specify that cartridges used in matches must not exceed 3,200 fps to prevent target damage. Consequently, cartridges used tend to reach toward that mark at near case capacity for maximum efficiency. That\u2019s the reasoning that Gardner gave for one of his most recent cartridges developed for PRS, the 6.5 PRC. Additionally, this cartridge launches the high-B.C. 140-grain bullets at 3,150 fps.\n\nGardner learned that loading .243 Winchester with the heaviest bullets to full length was longer than the maximum that would fit in an AR-10 magazine. He dusted off the 6mm Creedmoor reamers and chambered a barrel for an AR-10. He cut a second barrel in 6 Creed in 2012 for a member of GA Precision\u2019s PRS team, and they shot the rifles in a PRS match that year.\n
Growing Demand for 6mm Creedmoor<\/h3>\nIn 2013, more members of George\u2019s team went another direction and had him build bolt guns in the new cartridge. They fared well in PRS, and demand grew. More rifle builders began chambering rifles for the round. But shooters had to neck down 6.5 Creedmoor brass to feed their rifles. In 2014, Gardner made a commitment to Hornady to make an initial buy of 100,000 pieces of 6mm Creedmoor brass to get things started. By the time you read this, GA Precision long since sold more than 1 million pieces of 6 Creed brass. Today, more top PRS shooters field the 6 Creed than any other cartridge.\n\nA poll of top PRS shooters, according to Cal Zant (precisionrifleblog.com), showed that 6mm eclipsed 6.5mm rifles used in competition in 2014. Also, the availability of factory 6mm Creedmoor precision ammo in 2017 will only more firmly establish it as a competition and hunting round.\n\nIn late 2018, Federal entered the 6mm Creedmoor world with its Gold Medal Berger round loaded with 105-grain Berger Hybrid Target. Berger has long had a good reputation for making high-ballistic coefficient bullets for accurate long-range shooting, and Federal is the only big manufacturer loading Bergers at this writing.\n\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/Q6079q6PwoM\n
Testing the Gold Medal Berger<\/h3>\nTo test the new round, I got my hands on a Savage Model 110 Tactical Desert in 6mm Creedmoor. The first 10 shots from the Savage averaged 3,052 fps, with a standard deviation of 20 fps. Also, the extreme spread was 73 fps. Additionally, ten 5-shot groups hovered around 1 MOA at 100 yards, with the smallest measuring 0.937-inch. My experience with loading Berger VLD bullets is that they tend to \u201ctighten up\u201d at longer ranges. As some put it, the bullets \u201cgo to sleep\u201d and stabilize as they travel down range. Shooting them at 100 yards won\u2019t tell the whole story.\n\nI took the rifle and the new Federal fodder to my long range to gather some DOPE. I stretched it out to various distances, ending at 500 yards. The last two 5-shot groups measured 3.25 and 4.25 inches, which is definitely sub-MOA.\n\nIf you\u2019re looking for accurate competition factory fodder for your 6mm Creedmoor, Federal\u2019s new load should fit the bill.\n\nFor more information, visit federalpremium.com<\/a>.","post_title":"Is Federal's Gold Medal Rifle Ammo Cream of the 6mm Creedmoor Crop?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-gold-medal-6mm-creedmoor","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:19:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:19:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/12\/17\/federal-gold-medal-6mm-creedmoor\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
BROWSE BY BRAND
224 Valkyrie Round Considerations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Handloading 224 Valkyrie Rounds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Final Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 Defense<\/h3>\r\nSyntech Defense features a hollow-point bullet that separates into three segments and a deep-penetrating core on impact. The core penetrates 12 to 18 inches into ballistics gel and heavy clothing. This, of course, is critical for self defense<\/a>, especially in winter when heavier clothing is typically worn. Additionally, the three segments each create secondary wound channels, which adds to the terminal effect. The company produces Syntech Defense in 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP.\r\n
Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 PCC<\/h3>\r\nFederal designed the PCC ammunition to run flawlessly in pistol-caliber carbines, particularly in competition carbines. In fact, the company optimized the velocity and accuracy of the loads for carbine-length barrels. These loads also have a bullet profile that provides reliable feeding and accuracy in a variety of platforms. Syntech PPC is available in 9mm 130-grain loads.\r\n
Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 Training Match<\/h3>\r\nTraining Match ammo benefits shooters by providing the same velocity, trajectory and point of impact as equivalent Federal Personal Defense HST and Tactical HST duty ammunition. This allows shooters to train with loads that match self-defense loads at a significantly lower price. Training Match is available in two 9mm loads, as well as in .40 S&W and .45 ACP.\r\n\r\nFor more information about Federal Syntech ammunition, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>.","post_title":"Federal Syntech Ammunition Line Gets Expanded With Three New Loads","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-syntech-ammunition","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:39:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:39:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/01\/23\/federal-syntech-ammunition\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":129664,"post_author":"180","post_date":"2018-12-17 07:03:13","post_date_gmt":"2018-12-17 12:03:13","post_content":"\n\nRifle and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers continue to jump on the 6mm Creedmoor bandwagon, and Federal recently added a match round to its Gold Medal lineup to feed demand. We saw the new load firsthand at this year's Athlon Outdoor Rendezvous<\/a>.\n\nThe 6mm Creedmoor has been around for about a decade. Outdoor Life Hunting Editor John Snow had a wildcat itch he needed to scratch. So he hooked up with GA Precision\u2019s George Gardner to build a rifle around his necked-down Creedmoor. He went to Hornady and it provided a set of custom dies. Fast forward several years and Gardner decided to build an AR-10 rifle in 6mm Creedmoor to compete in the fledgling Precision Rifle Series (PRS) matches.\n\nPrecision Rifle Series rules specify that cartridges used in matches must not exceed 3,200 fps to prevent target damage. Consequently, cartridges used tend to reach toward that mark at near case capacity for maximum efficiency. That\u2019s the reasoning that Gardner gave for one of his most recent cartridges developed for PRS, the 6.5 PRC. Additionally, this cartridge launches the high-B.C. 140-grain bullets at 3,150 fps.\n\nGardner learned that loading .243 Winchester with the heaviest bullets to full length was longer than the maximum that would fit in an AR-10 magazine. He dusted off the 6mm Creedmoor reamers and chambered a barrel for an AR-10. He cut a second barrel in 6 Creed in 2012 for a member of GA Precision\u2019s PRS team, and they shot the rifles in a PRS match that year.\n
Growing Demand for 6mm Creedmoor<\/h3>\nIn 2013, more members of George\u2019s team went another direction and had him build bolt guns in the new cartridge. They fared well in PRS, and demand grew. More rifle builders began chambering rifles for the round. But shooters had to neck down 6.5 Creedmoor brass to feed their rifles. In 2014, Gardner made a commitment to Hornady to make an initial buy of 100,000 pieces of 6mm Creedmoor brass to get things started. By the time you read this, GA Precision long since sold more than 1 million pieces of 6 Creed brass. Today, more top PRS shooters field the 6 Creed than any other cartridge.\n\nA poll of top PRS shooters, according to Cal Zant (precisionrifleblog.com), showed that 6mm eclipsed 6.5mm rifles used in competition in 2014. Also, the availability of factory 6mm Creedmoor precision ammo in 2017 will only more firmly establish it as a competition and hunting round.\n\nIn late 2018, Federal entered the 6mm Creedmoor world with its Gold Medal Berger round loaded with 105-grain Berger Hybrid Target. Berger has long had a good reputation for making high-ballistic coefficient bullets for accurate long-range shooting, and Federal is the only big manufacturer loading Bergers at this writing.\n\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/Q6079q6PwoM\n
Testing the Gold Medal Berger<\/h3>\nTo test the new round, I got my hands on a Savage Model 110 Tactical Desert in 6mm Creedmoor. The first 10 shots from the Savage averaged 3,052 fps, with a standard deviation of 20 fps. Also, the extreme spread was 73 fps. Additionally, ten 5-shot groups hovered around 1 MOA at 100 yards, with the smallest measuring 0.937-inch. My experience with loading Berger VLD bullets is that they tend to \u201ctighten up\u201d at longer ranges. As some put it, the bullets \u201cgo to sleep\u201d and stabilize as they travel down range. Shooting them at 100 yards won\u2019t tell the whole story.\n\nI took the rifle and the new Federal fodder to my long range to gather some DOPE. I stretched it out to various distances, ending at 500 yards. The last two 5-shot groups measured 3.25 and 4.25 inches, which is definitely sub-MOA.\n\nIf you\u2019re looking for accurate competition factory fodder for your 6mm Creedmoor, Federal\u2019s new load should fit the bill.\n\nFor more information, visit federalpremium.com<\/a>.","post_title":"Is Federal's Gold Medal Rifle Ammo Cream of the 6mm Creedmoor Crop?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-gold-medal-6mm-creedmoor","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:19:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:19:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/12\/17\/federal-gold-medal-6mm-creedmoor\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
BROWSE BY BRAND
224 Valkyrie Round Considerations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Handloading 224 Valkyrie Rounds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Final Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 Defense<\/h3>\r\nSyntech Defense features a hollow-point bullet that separates into three segments and a deep-penetrating core on impact. The core penetrates 12 to 18 inches into ballistics gel and heavy clothing. This, of course, is critical for self defense<\/a>, especially in winter when heavier clothing is typically worn. Additionally, the three segments each create secondary wound channels, which adds to the terminal effect. The company produces Syntech Defense in 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP.\r\n
Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 PCC<\/h3>\r\nFederal designed the PCC ammunition to run flawlessly in pistol-caliber carbines, particularly in competition carbines. In fact, the company optimized the velocity and accuracy of the loads for carbine-length barrels. These loads also have a bullet profile that provides reliable feeding and accuracy in a variety of platforms. Syntech PPC is available in 9mm 130-grain loads.\r\n
Federal Syntech Ammunition \u2014 Training Match<\/h3>\r\nTraining Match ammo benefits shooters by providing the same velocity, trajectory and point of impact as equivalent Federal Personal Defense HST and Tactical HST duty ammunition. This allows shooters to train with loads that match self-defense loads at a significantly lower price. Training Match is available in two 9mm loads, as well as in .40 S&W and .45 ACP.\r\n\r\nFor more information about Federal Syntech ammunition, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a>.","post_title":"Federal Syntech Ammunition Line Gets Expanded With Three New Loads","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-syntech-ammunition","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:39:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:39:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/01\/23\/federal-syntech-ammunition\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":129664,"post_author":"180","post_date":"2018-12-17 07:03:13","post_date_gmt":"2018-12-17 12:03:13","post_content":"\n\nRifle and ammunition<\/a> manufacturers continue to jump on the 6mm Creedmoor bandwagon, and Federal recently added a match round to its Gold Medal lineup to feed demand. We saw the new load firsthand at this year's Athlon Outdoor Rendezvous<\/a>.\n\nThe 6mm Creedmoor has been around for about a decade. Outdoor Life Hunting Editor John Snow had a wildcat itch he needed to scratch. So he hooked up with GA Precision\u2019s George Gardner to build a rifle around his necked-down Creedmoor. He went to Hornady and it provided a set of custom dies. Fast forward several years and Gardner decided to build an AR-10 rifle in 6mm Creedmoor to compete in the fledgling Precision Rifle Series (PRS) matches.\n\nPrecision Rifle Series rules specify that cartridges used in matches must not exceed 3,200 fps to prevent target damage. Consequently, cartridges used tend to reach toward that mark at near case capacity for maximum efficiency. That\u2019s the reasoning that Gardner gave for one of his most recent cartridges developed for PRS, the 6.5 PRC. Additionally, this cartridge launches the high-B.C. 140-grain bullets at 3,150 fps.\n\nGardner learned that loading .243 Winchester with the heaviest bullets to full length was longer than the maximum that would fit in an AR-10 magazine. He dusted off the 6mm Creedmoor reamers and chambered a barrel for an AR-10. He cut a second barrel in 6 Creed in 2012 for a member of GA Precision\u2019s PRS team, and they shot the rifles in a PRS match that year.\n
Growing Demand for 6mm Creedmoor<\/h3>\nIn 2013, more members of George\u2019s team went another direction and had him build bolt guns in the new cartridge. They fared well in PRS, and demand grew. More rifle builders began chambering rifles for the round. But shooters had to neck down 6.5 Creedmoor brass to feed their rifles. In 2014, Gardner made a commitment to Hornady to make an initial buy of 100,000 pieces of 6mm Creedmoor brass to get things started. By the time you read this, GA Precision long since sold more than 1 million pieces of 6 Creed brass. Today, more top PRS shooters field the 6 Creed than any other cartridge.\n\nA poll of top PRS shooters, according to Cal Zant (precisionrifleblog.com), showed that 6mm eclipsed 6.5mm rifles used in competition in 2014. Also, the availability of factory 6mm Creedmoor precision ammo in 2017 will only more firmly establish it as a competition and hunting round.\n\nIn late 2018, Federal entered the 6mm Creedmoor world with its Gold Medal Berger round loaded with 105-grain Berger Hybrid Target. Berger has long had a good reputation for making high-ballistic coefficient bullets for accurate long-range shooting, and Federal is the only big manufacturer loading Bergers at this writing.\n\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/Q6079q6PwoM\n
Testing the Gold Medal Berger<\/h3>\nTo test the new round, I got my hands on a Savage Model 110 Tactical Desert in 6mm Creedmoor. The first 10 shots from the Savage averaged 3,052 fps, with a standard deviation of 20 fps. Also, the extreme spread was 73 fps. Additionally, ten 5-shot groups hovered around 1 MOA at 100 yards, with the smallest measuring 0.937-inch. My experience with loading Berger VLD bullets is that they tend to \u201ctighten up\u201d at longer ranges. As some put it, the bullets \u201cgo to sleep\u201d and stabilize as they travel down range. Shooting them at 100 yards won\u2019t tell the whole story.\n\nI took the rifle and the new Federal fodder to my long range to gather some DOPE. I stretched it out to various distances, ending at 500 yards. The last two 5-shot groups measured 3.25 and 4.25 inches, which is definitely sub-MOA.\n\nIf you\u2019re looking for accurate competition factory fodder for your 6mm Creedmoor, Federal\u2019s new load should fit the bill.\n\nFor more information, visit federalpremium.com<\/a>.","post_title":"Is Federal's Gold Medal Rifle Ammo Cream of the 6mm Creedmoor Crop?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-gold-medal-6mm-creedmoor","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:19:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:19:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/12\/17\/federal-gold-medal-6mm-creedmoor\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
