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375 Win non-lead bullet #202975 10/29/2019 4:17 AM
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So my hunting handguns include a 357 mag, 30/30AI, 445 super mag and a 375 Win. Here in stupid Calif. I have to use non lead bullets. So far, I have found good bullets for everything except the 375 Win. Any suggestions?

Re: 375 Win non-lead bullet [Re: abner] #202976 10/29/2019 7:19 AM
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https://www.midwayusa.com/bullets/br?cid...ectedSort=False

14 non lead bullets .375'' diameter listed on MIDWAYUSA..

Re: 375 Win non-lead bullet [Re: sw282] #202977 10/29/2019 8:29 AM
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LeHigh Defense offers there controlled fracturing in .375 in 175gr and 185gr. No personal experience but I?ve read good things.

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Re: 375 Win non-lead bullet [Re: Embalmer883] #202989 10/29/2019 11:58 PM
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Also, 250 gr. Lehigh fracturing. Performing better than Xs in deer, bear.

Re: 375 Win non-lead bullet [Re: wvhitman] #202993 10/30/2019 1:22 AM
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Of the non-lead bullets offered by Midway, most are Barnes. My muzzle velocity is barely above the speed needed to expand. They are unfortunately out. Seems the main opinion is that I should try the Lehigh fracturing bullets. I'll try some and do some expansion tests at my velocity and see how they do. Thanks for the help.

Re: 375 Win non-lead bullet [Re: abner] #203032 10/31/2019 9:30 PM
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I have looked at Maker bullets before but never used any nor talked to anyone who has.
https://makerbullets.com/products.php?cat=3&scri=53

Re: 375 Win non-lead bullet [Re: karl] #203075 11/02/2019 3:50 AM
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Lehigh is probably your best bet.


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Re: 375 Win non-lead bullet [Re: Chance Weldon] #203091 11/02/2019 11:20 PM
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Thanks guys. I'll let you know the test results after I decide on which one and get them to the range.

Re: 375 Win non-lead bullet [Re: abner] #203131 11/04/2019 8:54 AM
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Not sure if it will expand at your speed but hornady makes a GMX 250gr .375

https://www.hornady.com/bullets/rifle/375-cal-375-250-gr-gmx#!/

Re: 375 Win non-lead bullet [Re: Embalmer883] #203726 11/24/2019 2:42 PM
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Abner, did you get a chance to get any lehigh bullets yet? i am also shooting a 375 win and looking for an alternative bullet for elk hunting. i am thinking the 250grn recommended by wvhitman.i am currently shooting sierra 200 grn'ers but thought alittle more weight would be good


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Re: 375 Win non-lead bullet [Re: dave thomas] #203731 11/24/2019 10:19 PM
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Re: 375 Win non-lead bullet [Re: doc with a glock] #203737 11/25/2019 12:41 AM
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The 250 gr. Lehigh works fantastic.


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