Lehigh Conical VS Bull Shop Conical
#11
Dave - good report and nice shooting. Both them bullet shoot great out of that rifle. And I do think you're right about that short barrel. I bet you wouldn't see a difference with 100 gr or maybe even 90 gr over the 110 gr charge.
Another thing, I believe the Lehigh's would give you the edge if your shots were beyond 100 yds. But knowing how far you shoot from previous posts I honestly believe the Bullshops bullets would better suit you and your short range hunting. They are more than likely cheaper than the Lehigh's and I do believe they could stop a Mack truck @ 488 gr. That is one heck of a chunk of lead. Heck I can melt one down and get two .54 cal (.530") and still have some lead left over....
Another thing, I believe the Lehigh's would give you the edge if your shots were beyond 100 yds. But knowing how far you shoot from previous posts I honestly believe the Bullshops bullets would better suit you and your short range hunting. They are more than likely cheaper than the Lehigh's and I do believe they could stop a Mack truck @ 488 gr. That is one heck of a chunk of lead. Heck I can melt one down and get two .54 cal (.530") and still have some lead left over....
#12
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 2,037
The expense is a factor for me. I think those lehighs run about $1.25 each so about a dollar a shot more than a lead conical. Not really a factor for hunting where you don't take many shots but for practice sessions it is a factor for me.
#13
Save the Lehighs to check POI in the fall and use them to hunt with.
Shooting straight lead will always be less expensive than most other forms, but I really believe our days of shooting lead a numbered.
The State of Washington just completed a big study on Bald Eagles and found that every eagle tested had elevated lead levels... they did not say what the caused the elevated levels but you know a group of people are going to jump all over that and use it.
#14
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 2,037
Bald Eagles have made such an amazing comeback in our area so I don't know why any body would have to worry about them. But I agree the Chicken Littles are always looking for something to make their case.
#15
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: River Ridge, LA (Suburb of New Orleans)
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Regarding the short barrel and powder burn. Before I cut the QLA from my X7 it had a 24" barrel, including the breech plug and QLA.
Here are 5-shot average chronograph readings from that barrel with T7 FFFG
250 grain Deep Curls
85 grains - 1897 fps
95 grains - 1912 fps
105 grains - 1939 fps
115 grains - 1976 fps
270 grain Deep Curls
85 grains - 1807 fps
95 grains - 1873 fps
105 grains - 1941 fps
115 grains - 1976 fps
300 grain XTPs
85 grains - 1749 fps
95 grains - 1817 fps
105 grains - 1875 fps
115 grains - 1915 fps
As you can see, velocity continues to increase with all bullet weights. I have to conclude that all of the powder is burned, even in that short barrel.
Here are 5-shot average chronograph readings from that barrel with T7 FFFG
250 grain Deep Curls
85 grains - 1897 fps
95 grains - 1912 fps
105 grains - 1939 fps
115 grains - 1976 fps
270 grain Deep Curls
85 grains - 1807 fps
95 grains - 1873 fps
105 grains - 1941 fps
115 grains - 1976 fps
300 grain XTPs
85 grains - 1749 fps
95 grains - 1817 fps
105 grains - 1875 fps
115 grains - 1915 fps
As you can see, velocity continues to increase with all bullet weights. I have to conclude that all of the powder is burned, even in that short barrel.
#17
Dave - good report and nice shooting. Both them bullet shoot great out of that rifle. And I do think you're right about that short barrel. I bet you wouldn't see a difference with 100 gr or maybe even 90 gr over the 110 gr charge.
Another thing, I believe the Lehigh's would give you the edge if your shots were beyond 100 yds. But knowing how far you shoot from previous posts I honestly believe the Bullshops bullets would better suit you and your short range hunting. They are more than likely cheaper than the Lehigh's and I do believe they could stop a Mack truck @ 488 gr. That is one heck of a chunk of lead. Heck I can melt one down and get two .54 cal (.530") and still have some lead left over....
Another thing, I believe the Lehigh's would give you the edge if your shots were beyond 100 yds. But knowing how far you shoot from previous posts I honestly believe the Bullshops bullets would better suit you and your short range hunting. They are more than likely cheaper than the Lehigh's and I do believe they could stop a Mack truck @ 488 gr. That is one heck of a chunk of lead. Heck I can melt one down and get two .54 cal (.530") and still have some lead left over....
I will find out more this morning