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Old 10-07-2004 | 12:23 PM
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Default Lead Powerbelts?

Anyone use and like the lead power belts for hunting???? I have heard lots of good about the copper ones but never anyhing about the lead ones.
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Old 10-07-2004 | 02:19 PM
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Yep, use them both. As far as I can tell, there is no difference except the price. Same size groups, same POI, no leading with either. I do however, limit myself to 100Gr. of pyrodex. I have no idea what will happen if you use a heavier charge. By the way, I shoot an Encore,
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Old 10-07-2004 | 02:20 PM
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My CVA Staghorn really likes the 348 grains lead hollow point ones. They are very accurate. I am sure on deer they would do just fine. You should get excellent expansion out of them.
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