Sir Ron, that same velocity data with the lever gun vs safari solid penetration is fascinating. Does this mean that if one turned down the front driving band on either bullet to the bullet nose diameter, one could instantly gain 6-8 inches of penetration? Seems almost like magic.

Seems also that this is another reason that the 458 WM+ is superior to the Lott: it allows a longer nose projection with these solids, yielding deeper penetration.