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Reloading
Ca approved bullets?
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<blockquote data-quote="SArnold30" data-source="post: 2104394" data-attributes="member: 113697"><p>I hunt in CA, mostly using Barnes TTSX, TSX, or LRX. Never had a hard time with load development with any of those, and haven't encountered any issues regarding their lethality...</p><p></p><p>... but, Barnes bullets are increasingly difficult to come by right now if you're not already stocked up on them, so that's a point to consider. I've got some 64gr Hammers on the way for a fast twist .22-250, and as others have mentioned here, they seem to outshine the Barnes, so my verdict is still out for those, but I'm not expecting to be disappointed. I also use Nosler E-Tips, but only ever the 35 gr. in my 1:14 twist .22-250 for ground squirrels. Other lead free options for you are the Hornady GMX, Lehigh Defense, Cutting Edge, or Badlands. If it were me just getting started in the handloading process, I'd lean toward the Hammers.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SArnold30, post: 2104394, member: 113697"] I hunt in CA, mostly using Barnes TTSX, TSX, or LRX. Never had a hard time with load development with any of those, and haven't encountered any issues regarding their lethality... ... but, Barnes bullets are increasingly difficult to come by right now if you're not already stocked up on them, so that's a point to consider. I've got some 64gr Hammers on the way for a fast twist .22-250, and as others have mentioned here, they seem to outshine the Barnes, so my verdict is still out for those, but I'm not expecting to be disappointed. I also use Nosler E-Tips, but only ever the 35 gr. in my 1:14 twist .22-250 for ground squirrels. Other lead free options for you are the Hornady GMX, Lehigh Defense, Cutting Edge, or Badlands. If it were me just getting started in the handloading process, I'd lean toward the Hammers. [/QUOTE]
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