Federal offers advanced Syntech ammunition that features polymer-encased bullets. Federal Syntech Ammo, the first factory-loaded ammunition for ranges, is designed to reduce fouling while extending barrel life. It features a high-tech bullet coating and specially-formulated clean burning powders. It is possible to reduce wear and fouling. Federal claims that when compared to conventional FMJ pistol ammunition, Syntech pistol ammo produces 14% less heat and 12% less friction in the barrel. Syntech bullets do not have a metal jacket so there is less chance that they will ricochet on steel targets. Syntech ammunition has received a high rating from users: I’ve personally tested it and it does what it claims. Barrel stays cool, and is easier to clean. The Syntech coating makes this ammo extremely reliable. This is my favorite ammo to shoot steel plates. It makes a great sound when it hits. After a long day of shooting, the barrels are much easier to clean. Ammunition with a long range. Clean pistols less frequently. Federal now offers Syntech ammunition for 9mm Luger and 10mm Auto. These four chamberings come in a variety of bullet weights, with round-nose or flat-nose bullet options. MidwayUSA offers a 500-round 124gr 9mmLuger case for $239.99. This Editor has been loading his.45 ACP handguns and.44 Mag pistols with polymer/moly matrix coated bullets from Precision Bullets, Texas for years. Those poly/moly bullets were VERY accurate and I found my barrels to be less fouled than with conventional lead ammunition. My revolvers also had much less cylinder fouling. If the American Syntech Bullets perform as well as the Precision bullets, then we think that the Syntech line is a winner. Syntech bullets are a great option for shooters who frequently use ranges where conventional lead ammo cannot be used. Features & Benefits* The polymer-encapsulated Syntech Bullet prevents metal-onmetal contact within the bore. This eliminates copper and lead fouling while extending barrel lifetime.
* Exclusive primer formulation provides reliable, consistent ignition.
* Clean-burning propulsants minimize residues and fouling.
* Reduces the frequency of cleaning required.
* The absence of a copper jacket reduces splashback on steel targets.
