Lehigh Bullets in action.

[Grouse45]

For those that dont understand the concept these video clips should help. You will see very clearly on two of the videos the petals sheering and radiating out. Those petals do that when they reach a liquid. Basically after the bullet travels thru the bone then hits liquid the petals seperate. Then they produce more trama and lacerations in the chest cavity.





The next video shows the bullet going thru a piece of glass at a 45* angle before traveling thru the ballistic gell.

These are the 300grn Lehigh bullet traveling at 2000 fps.
http://lehighbullets.com/products.asp?cat=29&pg=2

[Grouse45]

If you click on the box that says the pic or video has been removed it works. I have no idea why it say it's been deleted.

[ronlaughlin]

Why do you recommend one spend $65 for a box of them 300g Lehigh when one can instead spend $24 for a box of 300g Nosler Partition?

Lehigh

Nosler

Myself, i see no advantage to the Lehigh over the Nosler; actually the Nosler seem to work better than the Lehigh.

[sabotloader]

Originally Posted by ronlaughlin

Why do you recommend one spend $65 for a box of them 300g Lehigh when one can instead spend $24 for a box of 300g Nosler Partition?

Lehigh

Nosler

Myself, i see no advantage to the Lehigh over the Nosler; actually the Nosler seem to work better than the Lehigh.

The biggest reason... Noslers will become extinct in a very a short time. But that is not that big a deal because Barnes will still have theirs available.

When you shoot an animal with the two you might see the big difference internally, which you do not see in shooting water jugs. The only thing you really get to test with the water jugs is penetration and recovery.

This jug test even shows a bigger effect of the Lehigh..

[ronlaughlin]

sabotloader

Well, i guess when the Nosler becomes extinct, if it ever does, one can consider switching to the Lehigh. Perhaps one could use the Barnes at that time. They are less money than the Lehigh for virtually the same bullet.

Switching ones bullets because of what might happen some day in the future seems some silly to me.

[deer655]

Those videos were pretty neat. The secondary shockwave near the entry point was amazing.

[Muley Hunter]

Extinct? Is the Nosler an animal?

[Grouse45]

Originally Posted by ronlaughlin

Why do you recommend one spend $65 for a box of them 300g Lehigh when one can instead spend $24 for a box of 300g Nosler Partition?

Lehigh

Nosler

Myself, i see no advantage to the Lehigh over the Nosler; actually the Nosler seem to work better than the Lehigh.

I have never used a Nosler partition to tell you the truth. I believe it's a mushrooming bullet correct? The benefit to the Lehigh will be distance traveled thru the animal and pass thru's.

The Lehigh petals will shed and the metplate of the bullet will keep going at caliber size. A good mushrooming bullet will slow down a lot in comparison. Those mushrooming bullets are pretty much like parachutes while traveling thru the game. Dont get me wrong, broad side shots and a good bullet will most likely pass thru Deer size game.

The other advantage to the Lehigh are the petals. The petals to me are what sets this bullet apart from the rest. This bullet is like buck shot in the chest cavity. Though only 6 petals they do cause more shock and more damage.

The other part is accuracy. These bullets are machined and perfectly weighted every time. Find the right powder sabot combination they just plain shoot.

$65.00 bucks for bullets that do everything i want delivered. That's a very small price to pay. And i will also say, i dont always shoot brass at paper. So those 50 bullets would last me many years based on 5 Deer a year.

ronlaughlin, i could also buy a $35.00 tasco scope and kill Deer. I could also buy a CVA Wolf and kill Deer. I could also shoot cheap all lead bullets and kill Deer. I just prefer to have better more reliable stuff when i'm hunting.

There are people that cant afford to do things they want. There are people right now out of jobs laid off etc. That's why i always say, XTP'S in 250grn and 300grn do a great job on Deer and Hogs for me. And a $175.00 Knight Vision is another affordable safe way to hunt and enjoy Muzzleloading.

Are Lehigh bullets for everyone? No they are not, but they are for the guy who is looking for the best.

[jsteurrys]

Here we go again.

[bronko22000]

i have to agree with Ron. The only reason I could ever see myself using Leighs is if I were hunting in an area where lead bullets were not legal. Even then I would probably use Barnes bullets simply because of the cost. And its not that I can't afford them cause I certainly can as I can pretty much afford any ML I want. But that isn't the point. I could never justify using the Lehighs for deer. Just as I do not see the reason for using any premium bullet for deer or deer sized game in a centerfire rifle. They are just not necessary and I see no reason to pi$$ my money away. The Lehighs may perform admirably but I will stick with my 200 gr .400" and .429" 300 gr XTPs and not look back. They have never failed me and don't suppose they ever will.