If I use a Synthesis I can shoot 48 shots, which is about 24 more shots than I use on any boss before it dies. I never use Special Synthesis. If it takes more than 5 minutes to kill a boss for you, Ive got some bad news. [spoiler]Your fireteam sucks.[/spoiler] P.S. Special ammo drops [i]everywhere[/i] in VoG.