I downloaded the data from Lehigh but it seems rather low. Can someone steer me to data on this bullet. I have Power Pistol for my .45 but looking at my Hornady and Sierra books. I think the data on the Lehigh may be a bit low. Blue Dot looks good as well as Accurate #9. Ordering some Starline brass.
Thanks in advance.
Popeye212, welcome to the forum! Please understand that these are a solid brass projectile. As such they are longer (Bullet Length 0.750") than those with heavier lead core construction.
Also they are more geared to be SUBSONIC performance, where they remain under the speed of sound (roughly 1130 feet per second at sea level). Therefore none are shown over 1100 FPS.
Welcome Popeye!
Quote from: The_Shadow on December 08 2019 06:49:11 AM MST
Popeye212, welcome to the forum! Please understand that these are a solid brass projectile. As such they are longer (Bullet Length 0.750") than those with heavier lead core construction.
Also they are more geared to be SUBSONIC performance, where they remain under the speed of sound (roughly 1130 feet per second at sea level). Therefore none are shown over 1100 FPS.
Thanks for the info and the welcome. What I am after is a good hog bullet. I think I may just go to the Hornady XTP. I bought some Buffalo Bore Hardcast 220gr Hardcast but not crazy about using lead bullets. I bought an EAA Witness Pro and have seen where the polygonal rifling and lead don't get along so well. I have a stand I am going to hunt at night and the distance is 43 yds. to the feeder. Still up in the air about powder and bullet selection. Any suggestions welcome. I am practicing at 25 and 50yds, mainly at 50yds.
Evening,
If cost isn't a huge issue / your not shooting a ton of hogs, Underwood's 140 Grain Controlled Fracturing Hollow Point would be fun to test on them, otherwise UW's 200gr XTP Would likely work well
Quote from: Kenk on December 08 2019 05:28:45 PM MST
Evening,
If cost isn't a huge issue / your not shooting a ton of hogs, Underwood's 140 Grain Controlled Fracturing Hollow Point would be fun to test on them, otherwise UW's 200gr XTP Would likely work well
I will have some 155gr. XTP's coming after I buy the Hornady dies. I think I will try those and order some of the 200gr. XTP as well.
https://www.lehighdefense.com/lehigh-defense-load-data-library
Don't know this to be factual but the Lehigh pistol solids I've loaded were mighty long for the bullet weight. The length of the 185gr is probably the reason the velocities are so low. Bullet drag/friction with the bore are going to raise pressures pretty quick. Frankly, unless hunting rogue tanks, there's far too much penetrating power in a 10mm 185gr solid.The 115gr I have loaded in the 40SW will go completely thru a feral hog at 25 yds. The Lehigh solids are fantastic if penetration is the goal. But I've found them to not be a killing bullet even on a good vitals shot. The only killing shot is a head shot.