Federal Fusion
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MinnesotaHunter
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Could be. I don't believe Speer makes Deep Curl rifle bullets any longer, but that doesn't mean Federal didn't buy them.
So that's why I cannot find them on the shelf anymore. Thanks.
Its a Fusion bullet; the deep curls were very similar but not quite the same. The fusion is not currently available as a component bullet, but I've heard rumblings they may be at some point. I'm among those that hope they are soon, I've had great luck with them and always found them to shoot well.
noharleyyet
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Rooster, have you considered core locts?
MinnesotaHunter
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The Hornady Interbonds are great bullets as well. [Edit: Nevermind, apparently they are temporarily suspended.]
Federal would probably be smart to start selling bullets alongside their other components. I would bet that the Trophy Bonded, Trophy Bonded Tipped, and Trophy Copper would sell well alongside the Fusions. I have had good luck shooting themin Federal Factory Loads.
Federal would probably be smart to start selling bullets alongside their other components. I would bet that the Trophy Bonded, Trophy Bonded Tipped, and Trophy Copper would sell well alongside the Fusions. I have had good luck shooting themin Federal Factory Loads.
I have shot tons of core locks. Good bullet. My brother has taken 3 elk and abunch of deer with corelock bullets from his 280. He loves them.
noharleyyet
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..aside form the fusion boat tail, I'd say very similar.
jryoung
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I believe the bullets are made by other manufacturers and rebranded for Federal. It might be that their agreements stipulate they are to be sold in ammunition only.
They did the same thing with the Trophy Bonded Bear Claw didn't they?
I was using the TBBC in my 7mm but only have a half dozen or so custom loads left so I am switching to Barnes TTSX this year on the recommendation of others.
Really liked both the deep curl and TBBC. Refuse to shoot factory ammo tho
MinnesotaHunter
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Some insight, my guess is that since Speer and Federal are both owned by ATK, the Deep Curl/fusion theory holds a fair bit of water:
http://www.shootingtimes.com/ammo/ammunition_trophy-grade_bullets_021111/
http://www.chuckhawks.com/speer_hunting_bullets.htm
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