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Tom Matiska · February 15, 2012, 01:09 PM

Hornady has data for their FTX, note the remark about case length, also that most loads are below what data for conventional 150's and 170's suggests. The FTX has more bullet below the waterline than standard 30-30 bullets... less case volume.

http://www.hornady.com/assets/files/...30_win_ftx.pdf

Hodgdon also published data on their sight that includes their LVR powder.

http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp

If hunting is a consideration there is a point where the advantage spitzers have on paper may only be on paper. ie at 200 yards the old FP at 1600fps will work but the spitzer at 1900 may not expand well. Except for the FTX, I'd consider Nosler 125's or 150's the max for reliable expansion downrange.

February 15, 2012, 01:09 PM	#5
Tom Matiska Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2000 Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pa Posts: 1,029	Hornady has data for their FTX, note the remark about case length, also that most loads are below what data for conventional 150's and 170's suggests. The FTX has more bullet below the waterline than standard 30-30 bullets... less case volume. http://www.hornady.com/assets/files/...30_win_ftx.pdf Hodgdon also published data on their sight that includes their LVR powder. http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp If hunting is a consideration there is a point where the advantage spitzers have on paper may only be on paper. ie at 200 yards the old FP at 1600fps will work but the spitzer at 1900 may not expand well. Except for the FTX, I'd consider Nosler 125's or 150's the max for reliable expansion downrange.