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Originally Posted by Vulcan Bob View Post
Brian Pearce in Handloader claims that the Hornady 240gr swaged lead SWC/HP's expand reliably at 750 fps or so. I load em for 850fps and do get good accuracy with bit of bore leading. I have never tried a expansion test though.

An excellent, soft bullet for expansion at 44 spl velocities if you don't cast your own. I tried them, and found if you apply a little "Bore Butter" (Muzzleloader lube) to the bullet before loading, it virtually eliminates the leading issue when fired at reasonable velocities.

Larry
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