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Is the 235g .375 dia. Speer Semi Spitzer suitable for use in a Savage 99 .375 Win.? Are they too tuff for the velocity of the .375 Win.?

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I bet they are tough, being designed most probably for the 375 H&H. But then again, do you need them to expand? A 3/8" hole in anything will kill it! wink


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You could buy a pistol bullet hollow pointer and both lighten up the weight and toughness.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/371968/forster-universal-hollow-pointer-1-8


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Originally Posted by Fireball2
You could buy a pistol bullet hollow pointer and both lighten up the weight and toughness.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/371968/forster-universal-hollow-pointer-1-8


Fine print says not for use with jacketed bullets.


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Well I got some coming. We're gonna see how they work.


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Originally Posted by magshooter1
Well I got some coming. We're gonna see how they work.


They are a pretty tough bonded little bullet, get you a Lee factory crimp die and crimp em pretty hard as they don't have a cannelure and shoot for shoulders. cool


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Yeah I got the Lee FC Die when I ordered. To me those dies are worth every penny. The 235's I got are vintage, as in come in a cardboard box. Also got some vintage 285's in the deal. Anybody need those?


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Those 285's may be the old style Speer Grand Slam bullets, if so, they were very good bullets for heavy game in the 375 H&H. smile


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Originally Posted by magshooter1
Yeah I got the Lee FC Die when I ordered. To me those dies are worth every penny. The 235's I got are vintage, as in come in a cardboard box. Also got some vintage 285's in the deal. Anybody need those?


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Did you get a chance to try them? I have a .375 win barrel for my Encore and these look promising.

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I haven't tried the 235's as a buddy gave me some Hornady 225's. The 225's shout into about 1" at 100yds. Which I deemed 'good enough'. I did manage to find some (2 boxes) Hornady 220's too. OS if you want the 235's I bet we could make a deal.


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