Originally Posted by
lemoyne
I have gotten the FTX to shoot a 1.20 inch group at 2350 FPS which is good enough for hunting but the bullet is designed for 2500 FPS; I am not sure how much leeway is allowed for the bullet slowing down. Does any one know how much Hornady allows for slowing below design velocity for the bullet to open properly?
I saw them advertising 150 yards for 44Mag loads with these bullets....down to about 1050 fps. I would hope they wouldn't advertise them that low if they weren't supposed to work there. If I get time, I'll pop a .458 325gr through some milk jugs at 300 yards.