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hornady 140 ftx bullets in max
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Anybody loading these in your handi , do you trim the brass down , or leave it full length
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Re: hornady 140 ftx bullets in max
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September 09, 2011, 06:54:57 AM »
Not sure I understand the question... why would you need to trim the brass down? Are you worried about the OAL of the cartridge? I have some 200gr. hardcast from Reed's and they're long but still chamber fine.
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Trimming brass for FTX bullets is only required for leverguns and revolvers as stated in the load note, longer COLs are not normally a problem in a single shot.
Tim
http://www.hornady.com/assets/files/ftx_load_data/357MagFTXRifle.pdf
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I have personally seen them shoot in less than 1/2" 100yd groups when carefully loaded and shot in a 1:20" twist barrel.
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September 09, 2011, 02:33:04 PM »
I didn't find an accurate loading ...yet.
I would advise AGAINST using them on big game...
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Like CW says... I wouldn't use them for big game. 140gr. in a 35 caliber seems kinda light.
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Here's the rest of what I know about the 140gr FTX shot from a Maxi.
I have to agree with the others, considering the speed at which this bullet can be pushed, it's unlikely it will penetrate much bigger animals than a coyote or fox. The pics show bullets that were shot into ballistic gelatin, no bones, hide, fur or fins...with a MV of around 2700fps.
If you decide to use them for a small game hunt, please post pics so we can see firsthand the effects it has.
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