flat points ok for tube feds?

[guzma393]

I have a bunch of Xtreme 123 gr plated flat point .312s that I'd like to reload for a lever action 30-30.

I figured I would size it to .308" and handload reduced loads using trailboss to stay in plated velocity limits.

Is it safe to use flat points in tube feds? Any input and comments are welcomed. Thanks

 

[Nanook]

Absolutely they are safe - they are the only (ONLY) style projectile I would personally consider loading in a tube-fed rifle.

In other words, Do NOT use pointy (spire tip) bullets in a tube magazine where the possibility of bullet A striking the primer of round B would get exciting.

YMMV. IANAL.

 

[Uncle Duke]

Flat points are perfect for tubular magazines.

 

[Melnic]

Are those FMJ or copper washed. Just know that the Xtreme copper washed have a velocity limit to them.
The buyer of my winchester 94 noticed that my use of the copper washed flat points copper lined the bore and affected accuracy till he removed the copper.
Flat points are ideal for Tube fed levers as mentioned above

 

[guzma393]

Are those FMJ or copper washed. Just know that the Xtreme copper washed have a velocity limit to them.
The buyer of my winchester 94 noticed that my use of the copper washed flat points copper lined the bore and affected accuracy till he removed the copper.
Flat points are ideal for Tube fed levers as mentioned above

They are copper plated projectiles that I reserve for reduced loads. I've only experienced copper fouling out of the copper washed steel-cased stuff I shoot out of my ruger american 7.62x39mm. Funnily enough, shooting a couple of reduced loads with these plated boolits out of the ruger clears out the copper fouling.

 

[guzma393]

Thanks for the responses guys. I'll give it a green-light, load them up, and send them.

 

[willtill]

Absolutely they are safe - they are the only (ONLY) style projectile I would personally consider loading in a tube-fed rifle.

In other words, Do NOT use pointy (spire tip) bullets in a tube magazine where the possibility of bullet A striking the primer of round B would get exciting.

YMMV. IANAL.

Would be like a vertical chain fire of sorts; instead of a rotary one. Very exciting.

 

[John from MD]

Try 16 grains of 2400. That should keep the velocity down but give you good results.

 

[guzma393]

Try 16 grains of 2400. That should keep the velocity down but give you good results.

Interesting, although I don't have any 2400 on hand. I guess i'll get a pound when I come across it.

 

[John from MD]

Do you have Red Dot? You can try 10-13 grains of Red Dot also.

 

[guzma393]

Do you have Red Dot? You can try 10-13 grains of Red Dot also.

Unfortunately, i do not. I have universal, clays, titegroup, trailboss, and 4227 pistol powders available.

 

[John from MD]

Sorry, I can't help with those powders.