The 4.25-inch standard velocities ran a very consistent 991 to 994 fps, for an average of 993 (129 PF).Looking to reload 9mm once fired brass casings. Velocities from the C.O.R.E ran 1,034 to 1,053 fps, with an average of 1,043 (135 PF).
#Federal 9mm brass Pc#
Velocities from the PC Carbine ran 1,151 to 1,162 fps, for an average of 1,156 (150 PF). I then chronographed five rounds from each of the three guns over an Oehler Three-Screen chronograph with the start screen at 10 feet.
Ejection from both handguns was about five feet right and 45 degrees rear, with the brass landing in a compact group. Recoil was between the snap of a 124-grain 130 PF load and the softer push of a 147-grain 130 PF load. Those are good groups from these guns-better that average. From my M&P Standard 4.25-inch (1/10-inch twist) barrel with iron sights, a pair of groups averaged 2.74-inches.
I wanted to see what it would do in handguns, so I broke out two.įrom my five-inch S&W C.O.R.E with the RMR reflex sight, and a 1/16-inch twist barrel, two five-round groups from a 25-yard benchrest averaged 2.12-inches. Although the new load is advertised as PCC, it’s still a 9mm. 88 inches, again with four rounds touching. I had trouble believing that, so replaced the target and fired a second group. The first five-round group from my 25-yard bench rest measured. I did not adjust the sights, in order to keep the group out of the aiming circle. The 1.75-inch white center circle matches the 6.5 MOA dot on the RMR at 25 yards, which resulted in a very precise hold. The new Syntech 130-grain PCC load showed exceptional accuracy from the author’s Ruger PC Carbine-while delivering very good accuracy in his handguns.įor accuracy testing, I used the CMP B-19 C 50-yard smallbore target. Functioning was flawless, and when I went to collect the fired brass there were 34 empty cases clustered into a 14-inch circle about eight feet right and 90 degrees from the ejection port. Recoil was less snappy than the 115- and 124-grain 9mm loads I have tested, and only slightly more than the softest-shooting 147- to 150-grain loads I’ve used. The gun was shooting a few inches low and right, which let my “aiming point” and gun hold stay in one place for the 34 rounds fired.
#Federal 9mm brass full#
For that, I tossed an empty soda can at the base of my berm, backed up to 25 yards and ran two full magazines through the PC from offhand. The initial testing was nothing more than a look at reliability, recoil level and ejection pattern consistency. This is a stock gun with a Trijicon RMR Type II Adjustable reflex sight, and I used the Ruger 17-round SR9 magazines. The advertised velocity is 1130 fps, for a 146.9 Power Factor (PF).įederal provided test loads and I started with my Ruger PC Carbine. Using the same polymer bullet-coating technology, the 130-grain round nose bullet is designed for reliable feeding in the various PCC operating actions in current use.
In 2019, they expanded the Syntech line to include a 9mm match-specific load for the increasingly-popular Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) sports. The 130-grain roundnose load was a reliable, and accurate, performer in carbine and handguns, while making a comfortable Power Factor from all.