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Trapperbk · September 20, 2011, 02:36 PM

Just wanting to get your input. I have been reloading Hornady "flex tip" bullets, and was not satisfied with their performance. I asked about loading 300 grain hollow points in these cases and have had mixed answers. Some say you can, and some say you can't, because they are cut shorter because of the flex tip bullet. I called Hornady, and the tech said it is perfectly safe, as long as you do not load max load, as this could possibly cause pressure problems. I was wondering if anyone has done this before I actually try it. I have about 200 cases of the flex tip brass.

September 20, 2011, 02:36 PM	#1
Trapperbk Member Join Date: December 27, 2009 Posts: 23	Loading 45-70's Just wanting to get your input. I have been reloading Hornady "flex tip" bullets, and was not satisfied with their performance. I asked about loading 300 grain hollow points in these cases and have had mixed answers. Some say you can, and some say you can't, because they are cut shorter because of the flex tip bullet. I called Hornady, and the tech said it is perfectly safe, as long as you do not load max load, as this could possibly cause pressure problems. I was wondering if anyone has done this before I actually try it. I have about 200 cases of the flex tip brass.