Have you Ever ?

[Indiana SmokePole]

Have any of you ever tryed the Sierra
44cal .429.5 300gr Sportsmaster JSP
OR
45cal .451.5 300gr Sportsmaster JSP

what did you think ?

[sabotloader]

Indiana SmokePole

I have tried both of these bullets at the range and they both shot very well..



I never gave them much thought as a hunting bullet but I suppose they would work just fine - probably no worse or better than an XTP.

One of my majar concerns with these and XTP's (pistol bullets) is shooting them at the velocity I do or can I often strip thelead from the copper. I am sure if I slowed them down they would be just fine.

Another down side as I see it is their BC. @ .192 at 1400 and above fps. It is my belief that the .452 Speer Gold Dot, which is bonded, and has a BC of .232 is a much better hunting bullet.



Here is a pic of an expanded GD - but it is a factory pic....

[Indiana SmokePole]

I am pritty Excited about Trying these When I was reloading for my 444 & 45-70 marlins I used the SIERRA bullets and they did a awsome job on deer and very very Accurate.