Guest andymansavage Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 I don't own a lever gun, but this is still pretty cool. http://hornady.com/story.php?s=198 Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
str8shooter48 Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Re: Lever Evolution I don't own a lever gun either. Not yet, but watching the video definitely has me thinking. That bullet and the new Marlin XLR series rifle in 30-30 with a 24" barrel Just may be on my shopping list before next fall. I just love the look of stainless and a gray/black laminated stock. http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/xlr/336.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Re: Lever Evolution I too don't own a lever gun, but I don't like them. Anyhow that's not the issue here. The LeverEVOLUTION ammo from Hornady is some pretty cool stuff. Some say that ballistic coefficient does not mean much in hunting guns. This proves that idea to be wrong. Here are the numbers for the arthritic old .30-30 Winchester cartridge: Code: Bullet Path . 160 LE 150 RN 170 FP . 100 +2.0" +2.0" +2.0" 150 +1.0" +0.6" -0- 175 -0.2" -1.1" -2.2" 200 -2.1" -3.7" -5.3" 225 -4.5" -7.0" -9.4" 250 -7.5" -11.4" -14.7" 275 -11.2" -16.8" -21.3" 300 -15.5" -23.4" -29.0" . . Energy in ft/lbs . 160 LE 150 RN 170 FP . 100 1641 1279 1224 150 1468 1035 991 175 1382 929 892 200 1303 833 802 225 1229 747 722 250 1157 670 652 275 1089 602 591 300 1024 542 538 As you can see, the higher ballistic coefficient makes a big difference downrange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Re: Lever Evolution A bit snappier than I thought. How about pressures though in some of those older and well worn actions. AJ, do you see any problems here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Re: Lever Evolution The pressure should be the same as the others. If the 150 or 170 gr ammo works the LE stuff should be fine as well. The velocity is the same as the 150 gr factory stuff. Its not like its a Light Mag or High Energy version. Its basically using a 150 gr bullet that has a new soft tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Re: Lever Evolution Thanks, AJ That was quick. I always worry a bit about changes like this. Better to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reloader Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Re: Lever Evolution This stuff was brought up once before...A friend of mine bought some and was realy impressed....he did have one question though...has there been any research as to what happens to the "soft tip" in super cold weather? I seem to remeber seeing it was fairly cold hardy but can't remember how cold...anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HaDeRonDa Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Re: Lever Evolution [ QUOTE ] Here are the numbers for the arthritic old .30-30 Winchester cartridge: [/ QUOTE ] Now that is funny. I hunt with one and mine is very accurate. I have read that some absolutely are terrible. I do have to get a bottle of relafin out on occasion for it. Now I know why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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