sabbfan
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That’s the exact bullet I use in my Henry 44 mag at 1670 FPS, no issues with it on deer.
I have. I particularly like the 270gr Gold Dot. If you're gonna exceed typical velocities, you have to be careful which one you use though. I tried the 10mm 180's at 1500fps out of a .38-40 rifle and they pretty much come unglued but at least they don't separate.I’m curious, have you tried gold dots or deep curls at rifle velocities? I tried 158 deep curls in my 357 maximum once and they did not work well.
I have. I particularly like the 270gr Gold Dot. If you're gonna exceed typical velocities, you have to be careful which one you use though. I tried the 10mm 180's at 1500fps out of a .38-40 rifle and they pretty much come unglued but at least they don't separate.
So Hornady now has recommended velocity 700 to 1500 fps written on the box of the 240 XTP. My Marlin with a typical load of H110 clocks at 1680 fps. The rifle really does like this load, as do my revolvers.
Any hunting duty with this gun will be Southeastern Whitetails. Do I need to be concerned about that bullet failing to hold together at 1700 fps. I could have sworn in the old days they rated that bullet for more speed.
Any input from people who use that bullet at rifle speeds would be appreciated.
What load are you using? What barrel length? I am working up a load for my 20" with 23 gr going 1530 fps. I'm thinking on trying to work up to 1700. Winchester white box is going 1800 fps out of my gun.I've been running that same bullet (out of a R92) over IMR4227 and have had nothing but complete pass throughs even through both front shoulders on good sized northern deer at even very close range. No issues with bullets failing at carbine velocities.
Been a great whitetail bullet for me.