Hornady Leverevolution .348

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getitdone1
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Hornady Leverevolution .348

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Wondering if the Hornady Leverevolution .348, 200 gr bullet is more explosive or penetrates less than the regular Hornady 200 gr .348?

I'm sure the Leverevolution shoots a little flatter with its pointed tip but is that aspect really significant for this type of cartridge?

Anyone here compared them?

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Re: Hornady Leverevolution .348

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Hi Don, I didn't know the Hornady Leverevolution was available in .348. What seems to be the going price and who's carrying it? I went through all my ammo last week and have half a dozen extra boxes (more than I think I need!) of 200gr. Winchester Silvertips if you need some.

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Re: Hornady Leverevolution .348

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Victor,
The Hornady 200gr FTX bullet is available as a component, but there isn't loaded LeveRevolution ammo available.
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Re: Hornady Leverevolution .348

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Sorry, meant as a PM
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Re: Hornady Leverevolution .348

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I have shot a few groups with them and they are not any more accurate than the flat point Hornady. They also shoot to the same point of aim.

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Re: Hornady Leverevolution .348

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I shot a moose four years ago with the old Hornady 200gr flat point with complete penetration. There was a three foot diameter cloud of red mist out the back side. I would be interested to know if the leveRevolution opened a little quicker at a lower velocity. It may be an option to add a little versatility to this cartridge.
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Re: Hornady Leverevolution .348

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mod71alaska wrote:Hi Don, I didn't know the Hornady Leverevolution was available in .348. What seems to be the going price and who's carrying it? I went through all my ammo last week and have half a dozen extra boxes (more than I think I need!) of 200gr. Winchester Silvertips if you need some.

Victor
mod71alaska,

See where Midway USA has them for 38.99, box of 100--bullets.

Thanks for the offer of the Silvertips. What are you asking for them? Is this Winchester factory loaded ammo?

I know the 200 gr Hornady penetrates well. Would the Silvertips penetrate less than the Hornadys?

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Re: Hornady Leverevolution .348

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from my experience in 30-30 & 35 rem the FTX bullets are not as tough a the interlock and I wouldnt use them on elk or bigger they open to fast and wont hold up to shoulder shots, might be ok if the animal was standing broadside but if you hit to far foreword you are in for a footrace. danny
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Re: Hornady Leverevolution .348

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BigSky56 wrote:from my experience in 30-30 & 35 rem the FTX bullets are not as tough a the interlock and I wouldnt use them on elk or bigger they open to fast and wont hold up to shoulder shots, might be ok if the animal was standing broadside but if you hit to far foreword you are in for a footrace. danny
That's being kind to them! My experience is that they are varmit bullets, blowing up on impact. I have shot them in 35 Rem, 308 me, 44 mag and 45/70. I would not even think of them for a mighty .348!!
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Re: Hornady Leverevolution .348

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buckeyeshooter wrote:
BigSky56 wrote:from my experience in 30-30 & 35 rem the FTX bullets are not as tough a the interlock and I wouldnt use them on elk or bigger they open to fast and wont hold up to shoulder shots, might be ok if the animal was standing broadside but if you hit to far foreword you are in for a footrace. danny
That's being kind to them! My experience is that they are varmit bullets, blowing up on impact. I have shot them in 35 Rem, 308 me, 44 mag and 45/70. I would not even think of them for a mighty .348!!
buckeyeshooter,

Well......that's what I was after with my initial post. Varmit/self-defense bullets for my Browning model 71 carbine. Don't expect to use them a lot but will sure give them a try. I'll see how they compare with other .348 loads on plastic milk jugs filled with water. Bullet found in 1st or 2nd jug is what I'd like to see. Fragments, only--even better.

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Re: Hornady Leverevolution .348

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FTX should flatten trajectory and retain energy better past 200 yards. With my .348WCF, 200 yards is max, generally closer for game. However, the FTX may be the ticket for an elk at 300. Great to have options. :D
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Re: Hornady Leverevolution .348

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That said, I'd like to see HORNADY load the .348 WCF. with their magic superformance powders with a 250 grain flatpoint, instead :idea:
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