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Bullet shapes
Bullet shapes
As I have written here I just bought a Henry h012mx. 357/38 spec.
The manual I received and the manuals on line for other Henry rifles do not mention to use only Flat nose type bullets. There are many statements on line to use only flat nose in lever action rifles. There are stories of tube explosions because of loading of round or pointed bullets
Some have stated that in the marlin manuals states this. They state do not use round nose or pointed nose type bullets.
Is there a reason that Henry does not consider the use of round nose not a problem or is the use of other type of bullets an urban legend.
The manual I received and the manuals on line for other Henry rifles do not mention to use only Flat nose type bullets. There are many statements on line to use only flat nose in lever action rifles. There are stories of tube explosions because of loading of round or pointed bullets
Some have stated that in the marlin manuals states this. They state do not use round nose or pointed nose type bullets.
Is there a reason that Henry does not consider the use of round nose not a problem or is the use of other type of bullets an urban legend.
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Re: Bullet shapes
I have read lots of stuff like that too. I use lead flat nose but have shot Remington lead round nose too. I just never let them slam when loading, and have never had an issue. Seat your primers properly too if reloading. I accidentally crushed a primer sideways while seating one, and it didn't go bang so maybe they are not as delicate as we think.
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Re: Bullet shapes
I thought the problem was when shooting not loading. I’ve never heard of one going off although I suspect it has happened.RanchRoper wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 10:09 amI have read lots of stuff like that too. I use lead flat nose but have shot Remington lead round nose too. I just never let them slam when loading, and have never had an issue. Seat your primers properly too if reloading. I accidentally crushed a primer sideways while seating one, and it didn't go bang so maybe they are not as delicate as we think.
Maybe it was happening more with Berdan Primers???
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Re: Bullet shapes
It is a theoretical possibility that a sufficient force with a hard nose bullet ( a military fmj/armor piercing for example) will ignite the primer. However, here's a controlled experiment with standard hunting rounds from about 5 years ago. Click on the image to get a readable full size.
https://www.reddit.com/r/guns/comments/ ... tonations/
https://www.reddit.com/r/guns/comments/ ... tonations/
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Re: Bullet shapes
The warnings are for spire pointed bullets, not round nose bullets, though the term round nose covers a lot of different shapes. Round nose 30-30 ammo has been the standard in lever action 30-30s as long as their have been lever action 30-30s. In fact, round nose bullets are the preferred lever action bullets for the sake of reliable feeding. Wadcutter and flat nose bullets can sometimes cause feeding issues in certain lever guns. This is most likely to happen in our lever guns that shoot revolver ammo, since a lot of this ammo is flat point
Standard spire point bullets have been the no no in tubular mag lever guns because of the danger of a sharp pointed bullet setting off the round above in the mag during recoil, though I have never seen a case of this actually happening. It's been the standard restriction, though, as long as there have been lever guns. We now have gummy point spire pointed bullets in the Hornady Leverevolution loads that now allows us to use spire points in tube fed lever guns. using these lever gun spire point ammo gives us improved retained velocity, so adds a bit more range to our old 30-30s.
Standard spire point bullets have been the no no in tubular mag lever guns because of the danger of a sharp pointed bullet setting off the round above in the mag during recoil, though I have never seen a case of this actually happening. It's been the standard restriction, though, as long as there have been lever guns. We now have gummy point spire pointed bullets in the Hornady Leverevolution loads that now allows us to use spire points in tube fed lever guns. using these lever gun spire point ammo gives us improved retained velocity, so adds a bit more range to our old 30-30s.
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Re: Bullet shapes
Yep, I can get 2350 out of my hand loads with a 20' barrel using 160grn gummy tip that can really extend the range of a 30-30.
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Re: Bullet shapes
In my two Henry's, .38/.357 & .45Colt, I handload RNFP(round nose flat point) bullets. Have never had a problem.
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Re: Bullet shapes
Round nose lead bullets are fine, so are other lead bullet shapes, including JSP and JHPs. As has been said, pointed (spired) bullets, other than Flex tips, should never be used, and Henry advises against using FMJs, as well. Both for the same reason, the potential for accidental detonation of a primer in the mag tube, either from recoil or from a sudden impact, like dropping the rifle from an elevated position.
http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... fmj#p37402
http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... fmj#p37402
Jerrysea wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 10:01 amAs I have written here I just bought a Henry h012mx. 357/38 spec.
The manual I received and the manuals on line for other Henry rifles do not mention to use only Flat nose type bullets. There are many statements on line to use only flat nose in lever action rifles. There are stories of tube explosions because of loading of round or pointed bullets
Some have stated that in the marlin manuals states this. They state do not use round nose or pointed nose type bullets.
Is there a reason that Henry does not consider the use of round nose not a problem or is the use of other type of bullets an urban legend.
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Re: Bullet shapes
What NCG says.
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Re: Bullet shapes
Hi Folks,
I may be off to a good start [sarcasm] - again - I’m new to lever action also with the Model X in 357... I didn’t see any reference to specific ammunition in the manual. I just purchased some Hornady Critical Duty 357 Mag - seems like the plastic center core protrudes a bit and covers the primer of the adjacent round - would this ammo be safe ?
Looking for recommendation on a good home defense round and a cheap target round for practice.
Thanks...
Regards,
Scott
I may be off to a good start [sarcasm] - again - I’m new to lever action also with the Model X in 357... I didn’t see any reference to specific ammunition in the manual. I just purchased some Hornady Critical Duty 357 Mag - seems like the plastic center core protrudes a bit and covers the primer of the adjacent round - would this ammo be safe ?
Looking for recommendation on a good home defense round and a cheap target round for practice.
Thanks...
Regards,
Scott
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