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Big Game Hunting => Muzzleloader Hunting => Topic started by: Jason on March 13, 2016, 01:38:46 PM

Title: Hornady 45 Cal .458 325 gr FTX
Post by: Jason on March 13, 2016, 01:38:46 PM: Has anyone tried the Hornady 45 Cal .458 325 gr FTX rifle bullet in their muzzleloader? if so how did they perform?

http://www.hornady.com/store/45-Cal-.458-325-gr-FTX/
http://mmpsabots.com/store/orange-hph-sabot/

Right now I'm using the Barnes 290gr TEZ.
Title: Re: Hornady 45 Cal .458 325 gr FTX
Post by: Firedogg on March 13, 2016, 03:47:02 PM: Have them and the Harvester crush sabots but have not gotten out to work up a load. I am guessing they will perform similar to the .45-70 loads as long as an accurate load can be worked up.
Title: Re: Hornady 45 Cal .458 325 gr FTX
Post by: Jason on March 13, 2016, 04:24:23 PM: Quote from: Firedogg on March 13, 2016, 03:47:02 PM
Have them and the Harvester crush sabots but have not gotten out to work up a load. I am guessing they will perform similar to the .45-70 loads as long as an accurate load can be worked up.
Great, let me know how they shoot and what you think.