Unjacketed Lead Bullets for the 450
Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 11:25 pm
I have found a nearby ranch on which to hunt hogs, but they prohibit jacketed rounds. Has anyone reloaded for the 450 with a lead bullet? There are several made by Hornady and others sold by Midway - http://www.midwayusa.com/Search/#45 cal bullets____-_1-2-4_8-16-32_3_16_Demand desc - which would appear to be compatible with the 450 brass.
Anyone know why the jacketed rounds would not be allowed? I assume the lead has more stopping power than a jacketed round, which might go cleanly through the animal without killing it, but in the case of the Hornady round with its "plastic" nose, is this a valid concern?
Are there any serious downsides to shooting unjacketed bullets in the 450 - fouling the barrel with lead residue, for example? Would this be any more of a problem in the 450 than in any other rifle?
Anyone know why the jacketed rounds would not be allowed? I assume the lead has more stopping power than a jacketed round, which might go cleanly through the animal without killing it, but in the case of the Hornady round with its "plastic" nose, is this a valid concern?
Are there any serious downsides to shooting unjacketed bullets in the 450 - fouling the barrel with lead residue, for example? Would this be any more of a problem in the 450 than in any other rifle?