17 September 2002, 14:38
pahandgunhunter375 JDJ / 260 gr nosler BT
Does any use or have tried the Nosler 260 gr Ballistic Tip in their 375 JDJ? I am looking for load data.
Thanks,
Bill
17 September 2002, 14:45
GonHuntinJD says don't use it! See my response to your question on the handgun hunting board.
17 September 2002, 15:23
Ken ClineI thought of using that particualar bullet myself in my JDJ, but I was concerned about lack of performance/expansion.
For what it's worth, I talked to the tech at Barnes bullets today, and he said that as long as you can push the X bullets over 1600 FPS, the petals will expand.
In mine, I am going to use the Hornady 220 grain flat point for general plinking use, and I am going to try some of the 235 grain XLC coated bullets for hunting. The only disadvantage to these might be the longer length causing less room for powder.
17 September 2002, 15:26
hayes4The Barnes X bullet is also not recommended in the JDJ cartridges. The load data that came with my 375JDJ said not to use them due to higher pressures.