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Here are a few results with the 380 gr. Lehigh Defense flat nose bullet, using H-4895. I think the results are about as expected, based on what Ron posted earlier for 400 gr bullets.



Details:

• Rifle: Browning Safari 458 with 24” barrel
• Case: W-W
• Primer: CCI-250
• Filler: None
• COAL:3.26
• Measurements made with a LabRadar, clamped to a rail at the front of the shooting bench for the 70 grain and above shots; it was somewhat more precariously mounted on a tripod for the 65 grain shots.
  Temperature 60°F for the 65-grain shots; 44°F for the others.
• Accuracy: MOA for the 4 3-shot groups were 3.1, 1.9, 2.5, and 4.5 for the 65, 70, 72.5 , and 75 grain charges, respectively. I wouldn't put too much stock in these numbers; I need to move the scope back so that I can shoot this rifle more comfortably.

Other notes:

• These feed pretty well through my Browning Safari.
• These won't feed at all through a Ruger Model 77 (original with the tang safety).
• I bought these Lehigh Defense bullets a couple months ago when I was having a hard time finding any other bullets. I've since managed to obtain some Speer 400 gr and Remington 405 gr bullets, so I may go back to those.