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Why? I don't see why.
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Because they are rifle bullets designed for 45-70 velocities, which pretty well match moderate muzzleloader loads.
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The 300gr XTP MAG is likely tougher than many of the 458 300gr HPs. The Sierra, Remington and Hornady 300gr 458s are all kinda fragile for a 300gr rifle bullet. If you want a tougher one, the Speer 300gr 458 is the one to pick.
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The 300gr XTP MAG is likely tougher than many of the 458 300gr HPs. According to Hornady the 300 grain XTP magnum bullet is good to 2,100 fps. i've shot several 275 pound+ boars with that bullet. Bullet goes through both shoulders and i've never recovered one. |
Correction - I mean the 350 gr .458" bullet. And the reason I was saying the .458 bullet is that I shot a 300 and 350 lb black bear with the 350 gr Hornady HP with my 45-70 guide gun. One was DRT and the other only ran about 25 yards. The chest cavity looked like jelly in both.
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Originally Posted by bronko22000
(Post 4251907)
I wouldn't hesitate to use a 300 gr XTP on a 300+ lb deer or even an elk for that matter.
Muley I believe that most in here are deer oriented. You and a few others I can understand your reasoning for a bullet that will perform well on elk. And IMO the XTP would stand up to the task. And as I recall you like to get close like me and prefer the .54 PRB and traditional gear. I do, but i'll be using an inline to hunt this year for the first time. I'll use a Bloodline if I hunt the rifle season. Not sure what i'll use if I hunt the muzzy season. |
That Bloodline seems like a good bullet. It should work well for you should you get the opportunity. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by bronko22000
(Post 4251955)
Correction - I mean the 350 gr .458" bullet. And the reason I was saying the .458 bullet is that I shot a 300 and 350 lb black bear with the 350 gr Hornady HP with my 45-70 guide gun. One was DRT and the other only ran about 25 yards. The chest cavity looked like jelly in both.
http://www.hornady.com/store/.458-45-CAL |
Originally Posted by Gm54-120
(Post 4251975)
Ummmm, which Hornady 350gr HP? I see a 350gr flat point and round nose only.
http://www.hornady.com/store/.458-45-CAL |
Originally Posted by Gm54-120
(Post 4251975)
Ummmm, which Hornady 350gr HP? I see a 350gr flat point and round nose only.
http://www.hornady.com/store/.458-45-CAL I also use a 300 gr FP I think they are Sierra. I remember trying the 350 RN in my Winchester 78 (.45-70) but they didn't shoot all that great out of that rifle. |
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