Originally Posted by jackfish
After shooting Sierra and Hornady 300 grain bullets for almost 30 years I now like the 300 grain Speer UniCor #2482. This is the bullet used in the Federal Power Shok 4570AS and Buffalo Bore 8E ammunition. Here is my load:
Marlin 1895 45-70
300 grain Speer UniCor #2482 seated to 2.53 and crimped with a Lee Factory Crimp Die
Winchester brass, 2.1" trim
CCI 200 primer
55 grains H4198
2170 fps in a 22" barrel
Approximately 28,000 CUP


Hi jackfish. Long time no "see."

Have you shot anything larger than deer with that load? I'm curious about just how tough those UCHPs are. Whitetail are the biggest thing I've killed with them.

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