I've been shooting a variety of 300 grainers lately, minus a couple of weeks thet the gun was at Mag-Na-Port, and I really like them.

I'll plan on sticking with the LFNGC, I think, for this hunt.

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Originally posted by big_foot:
I've been shooting a variety of 300 grainers lately, minus a couple of weeks thet the gun was at Mag-Na-Port, and I really like them.

I'll plan on sticking with the LFNGC, I think, for this hunt.

And it should prove effective!

My question is... will it hold together?

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Originally posted by temmi:
My question is... will it hold together?

Which one, the 200 grain bullet or the 300 grainer?

You should be able to call or email to get the velocity range for the bullet.

If the 200 was meant for the 460 and is loaded much slower, then I would think it should hold together on an Antelope.

I think one of the big factors in getting a good tasting Antelope is to cool it off as quickly as you can to prevent spoilage.

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Originally posted by Lar45:
You should be able to call or email to get the velocity range for the bullet.

If the 200 was meant for the 460 and is loaded much slower, then I would think it should hold together on an Antelope.

I think one of the big factors in getting a good tasting Antelope is to cool it off as quickly as you can to prevent spoilage.

I agree on cooling the meat off quickly. I prefer antelope to deer.

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Originally posted by big_foot:

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Originally posted by Lar45:
You should be able to call or email to get the velocity range for the bullet.

If the 200 was meant for the 460 and is loaded much slower, then I would think it should hold together on an Antelope.

I think one of the big factors in getting a good tasting Antelope is to cool it off as quickly as you can to prevent spoilage.

I agree on cooling the meat off quickly. I prefer antelope to deer.

I prefer jackelope!

and......yes a 300 grain hardcast at casull velocities will fly flatter, and hit harder than an expandable 200 grain bullet at 45 colt velocities. i will use a cast bullet at velocities down to 800 fps (my daughter) for deer or antelope or other small game. i will only use expandables if i'm pushing them hard and then, only the ones i have faith in working and have good bullet integrity.

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Originally posted by Whitworth:

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Originally posted by temmi:
My question is... will it hold together?

Which one, the 200 grain bullet or the 300 grainer?

the 200g bullet...

I think the 300g will be fine.

I'm curious has anyone actually used the 200gr bullet in a 454
or are you just assuming how it will perform?

Before the .460 versions of this bullet became available, I bought a box of loaded ammo and pulled the bullets to load for my .454. Our goal was to break the 2,000 fps mark and we fell short. Had the bullet been heavier and offered more resistence, I am confident it would have broken the 2,000 fps mark. But the flame front it produced was impressive to say the least! The full report is somewhere on this forum a few years ago. That said, having tested these bullets, they make impressive splashes, but I wouldn't count on them penetrating very deeply. Is it enough for a speed goat, probably as they work on deer (and tear up a lot of meat from what I understand), but the risk of hitting a shoulder and halting an already limited penetrative ability is very real. Even a 250 grain bullet or thereabouts would be a better choice IMHO.

I contacted Hornady and got the following responce:
Glenn this bullet can handle a 2200 fps muzzle velocity and you will see reliable expansion down to 800 fps for the impact velocity Thanks.