Originally Posted by
cwheel
I've seen a couple of deer taken with the Hornady factory 444 LVR rounds, results were impressive. Friend that has the rifle was with me on the first sighting in trip and we noticed the zero on the scope change by almost +3 inches @100 yards on the first outing. The factory LVR 444 rounds weigh in +25 gr. @265 gr VS the 240 gr. other factory flat nose rounds used. I thought they had used this new powder in that loading to get the increase in speed. No, I haven't torn a round down and looked at the powder. You can buy the FTX bullets for reloading, would be great to be able to duplicate these factory loads. 38-55 I'm very careful with, 1917 production, don't want pressure above 30,000 in any load. If LVR powder has it's pressure peak further down the bore, and the 265 gr. cast used in that has enough mass to make it work, would be great as well. When I get the chance to buy a pound, will give it a try in 30-30 like Larry did with 170's, see what happens.
Chris