Bullshot
Well-known member
I am reloading for my 450 marlin and have two different lots of brass. Those which were originally factory loaded with hornady 350 flat points are standard length/long. Others, which were used for the Hornady 325 grain FTX are about 1/10th inch shorter (to allow the longer FTX bullets to chamber). These differences are in the factories length and were intentional by Hornady’s design. A bit annoying though!
My question is whether it is safe and will make much of a difference in accuracy potential if I load 350 FP bullets in the shorter FTX brass which are easier to source. I want to crimp in the groove rather than seat out, so my OAL will end up a tenth or so below spec. Obviously case capacity is lower, so velocity is expected to follow suit.
Finally, if anyone has some of the long 450 cases or Hornady 350 FP bullets that they are looking to part with, I’m all ears. Never hurts to ask!
My question is whether it is safe and will make much of a difference in accuracy potential if I load 350 FP bullets in the shorter FTX brass which are easier to source. I want to crimp in the groove rather than seat out, so my OAL will end up a tenth or so below spec. Obviously case capacity is lower, so velocity is expected to follow suit.
Finally, if anyone has some of the long 450 cases or Hornady 350 FP bullets that they are looking to part with, I’m all ears. Never hurts to ask!