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At one point barnes offered a x bullet 348 that was good as well but not available. They did make the X in 200 and 220 grains. I have a bunch of the 200's and they are excellent...they shoot very well and are unusual in that they expand with six petals instead of four. I wish I'd picked up a bunch of the 220s as well. I'd like to work a load with a little more velocity with them but here they are compared to the 200 Hornady, both shot into water jugs: ![[Linked Image]](http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u88/Rgariglio/Bullets%20and%20Targets/348Barn_Horn2_zps2c725156.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u88/Rgariglio/Bullets%20and%20Targets/348Barn_Hor1_zps6a7e7152.jpg) Boy if these pictures don't convince people of the inherent superiority of Barnes' over cup and core, I don't know what will!
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
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I would definitely want the Barnes for Elk. I don't think it will matter a whole lot on our puny Florida deer if I use a 200 gr Hornady, Silvertip, or either of the Barnes originals.
Jorge, did you decided on which powder to go with? I am waiting on the dies to arrive and need to get some more powder. I have cases of Kik 3F but I don't think it will do too well in the .348
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Thank you sir. I appreciate it. I think I have enough to keep me shooting for a little while right now.
No problem for a fellow '71 shooter 
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Boy if these pictures don't convince people of the inherent superiority of Barnes' over cup and core, I don't know what will!
I love 'em in the 348, my regret is not picking up the 220's as well. They're impossible to find now....I'd bet they'd do anything the 250s would.
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Thank you sir. I appreciate it. I think I have enough to keep me shooting for a little while right now.
No problem for a fellow '71 shooter That is the truth.. The Model 71 guys do seem to find one another on the interwebs! I am looking forward to getting out and running some of the 250's.
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Got my Lee dies with the factory crimp today from Titan Reloading, now just powder left
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Which powder are you waiting one?
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Still trying to decide which one to use. There is only one shop that carries any variety around here and it is not a huge choice. They have Var get at the moment but are expecting some Hogdon and Accurate varieties in next week
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Seems like anything from Varget on up to RL19 would work fine. Seems like most are just picking their favorite medium burning powder and getting to work. I have alot of 17 and 19. So, I am working with the 17.
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