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Thread: Federal HST in 9x19
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21-07-2023, 12:09 #1
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Federal HST in 9x19
Guys
Safari Outdoor has loads of this ammo in 147 gn, does anyone know where I can get 124 gn?
Thanks
Russell
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21-07-2023, 16:13 #2
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Re: Federal HST in 9x19
Any reason for wanting 124 over 147?
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21-07-2023, 18:09 #3
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Re: Federal HST in 9x19
They definitely had 147 and 124gn a while ago at Rivonia Safari
If your branch doesn't have maybe call another to see if they have stock
https://safarioutdoor.co.za/shooting...ck-jhp-20.html
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27-07-2023, 12:29 #4
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Re: Federal HST in 9x19
I believe the shorter barrel micro compacts struggle to get enough velocity to properly expand the 147 gn thus the lighter 124 gn that is travelling faster has a better chance of expansion
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27-07-2023, 14:43 #5
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Re: Federal HST in 9x19
I would much rather use the 147gr in a short barrel.
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27-07-2023, 15:12 #6
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27-07-2023, 15:33 #7
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Re: Federal HST in 9x19
Have a look at this data, they tested both 124 and 147, exact same expansion from both.
However the 147 will be a "softer" shooter out of a shorter barrel.
https://www.luckygunner.com/labs/sel...tic-tests/#9mm
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28-07-2023, 08:27 #8
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Re: Federal HST in 9x19
I once fired Winchester Ranger T 127 +P+ out of my Glock 43, Might as well have thrown a flash bang without letting go...
Follow up shots on target were impossible, jumped like a bitch, 147 Gn Naturally asperated were good though.
The supercharged shit fired very very well through my Glock 34 with the long barrel, but for a short barrel I would not recommend anything under 147 Gn, bullet expansion means jack shit when you cant hit the target consecutively due to recoil
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28-07-2023, 08:40 #9
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28-07-2023, 08:49 #10
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Re: Federal HST in 9x19
I'm completely unconvinced that additional plusses and Ps are beneficial in an SD load. Even the mad hottest 9mmP is a pretty pathetic thing and unless you put them in or at least very near to the right place all the baddy will spring is a leak. As per Steven001 above, much better to have something that you can shoot well.
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