I am intrigued by the potential of the 380 Lehigh FP. Not because I have a "need" for a solid in the bolt guns. But, they certainly work within their trajectory and velocity comfort zones. 45-70 and bigger bore handguns as examples. Given bullet integrity and more velocity it would seem they would work better yet at tissue relocation.
Yes, good in .45-70, better in .458 WM. Will be interesting to see how that WFN with sharp edges cuts through the IWBB. I also now have some 400-gr CEB brass FN "LEVER+SOLID" solids to compare at .458 WM velocities, thanks to Sir Jerry. Doc M never did them justice with high enough velocity at MIB, in his wetpack. They all need to go at least 2400 fps for full effect.
Those 350 grain NF Expanding CPS are very impressive to me as to their performance in Michael's testing and others. Hopefully these will become a more common in-stock item.
Those were done well at MIB and proven in the field too.
Yesterday, I hit the .375 bullet jackpot in Eagle River. Finally a decent supply of the Barnes 270 grain LRX bullets. At 2650-2700 fps this is my new all-around N.A. 3/8" bullet. Pretty much a larger diameter 338 Winchester to 300 yards.
Is Boondock Sporting Goods still alive and well in Eagle River ?
Not sure of what the length or bc would be, but a Tipped version of the .458 400 grain TSX might be interesting.
If only Hornady would take the opportunity to offer a .458-cal/ 400-gr GMX or CX ...
I have not had enough interest to purchase the Buffalo Bore 400 TSX loads to purchase and pull a bullet to compare to the 404 Shock Hammer. Buffalo Bore advertises a 2250 fps muzzle velocity. Basically the same from his 18 & 22" rifles.
Amazing but true, IIRC: 2247 fps in his 22" factory M70 barrel, 2250 fps in his 18" custom M98 barrel !
I assume 2300 would be feasible from a 24" barrel, individual barrel dependent. I do not recall chronograph results from anyone. Tim does state he intentionally does not load this bullet to maximum with the powder that he is using.
Buffalo Bore Factory load for .458 WM with 400-gr TSX, COL = 3.310", BOL = 1.390". My 24" Ruger No. 1 factory barrel at 87*F : 2320 fps at 5 yards, corrected for BC = 0.324 gives MV = 2333 for 5-shot mean. My 25" Shilen barrel at 64*F: 2336 fps at 5 yards, corrected for BC =0.324 gives MV = 2350 fps for 5-shot mean.
I suspect the TSX is less bc than the 404 Shock Hammer. The 404 Hammer seems a very easy 2350 fps from a 24" barrel. Not sure that I will develop enough curiosity to purchase the Buffalo Bores to explore.
404-gr Shock Hammer BC = .419 400-gr TSX BC = .324 Buffalo Bore is excellent factory ammo with the 400-gr TSX. I shot sub-MOA for 3 shots at 100 yards when zeroing that Shilen barrel for last year's deer season. Got a nice buck with it. BUT, if you have the 404-gr Shock Hammer to handload, you have no need for the 400-gr TSX from Tim Sundle's corner of the market.
Ron aka "Rip" for Riflecrank Internationale Permanente NRA Life Benefactor and Beneficiary .458 Winchester Magnum, Magnanimous in Victory THE WALKING DEAD does so remind me of Democrap voters. Donkeypox.
