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Originally Posted by IAM Rand
Just out of curiosity, anyone use the Lehigh match solid 300gr? Just looking though what Midway has to see what I can use. Probably overthinking it but, looking at SD and BC. Kinda narrowing it down to Swift A Frame 325, Barnes XPB 275, or the Hornady XTP 300gr. Is any of this overkill for deer?
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In all but a few instances any of the bullets discussed in this thread will be a complete pass through on deer (exception are the FTX).
I would use the 200 or 275 Barnes XPB, 240 XTP, or Swift 265 without hesitation on deer, of coarse shoot placement must be good as well.
Nothing wrong with the 300 or 325 weight bullets, personally I want the flattest shooting options. If your shoots are never going out past 50 yards then weight becomes less of a concern.
As an aside most states require the the use of an expanding bullet when hunting game animals- hence I would not consider the 300 Leigh solid, check your states regulation or state where you plan to hunt.
Solids are used in Africa, especially on dangerous game. In these instances velocity will be important as will the meplat size.
I have used Leigh solids in both 460 S&W and 500 S&W and they work ok, liked the performance of the Cutting Edge Bullets better- better grouping and higher velocity for equivalent load levels.
Terminal performance is the most important criteria when selecting a hunting bullet. Secondly it is the least expense part in any hunt - do not be cheep, use a good bullet and practice.
Good shoot placement and the right bullet means you will not have to track your game.
be safe
Ruggy