Drewster46
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Anybody know what bullets Federal use in the fusion?
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I have used Federal Fusion 180gn on wild Boar to good effect, I wouldn't call Wild Boar big game but I would say they are classed as tough ole b++++s.The copper jacket is more like a plating, it is so thin. The idea is to build a bullet for deer of all sizes, not a tough bullet for really big game,
I have sectioned some of these bullets. The same basic technology is used in the federal fusion and deer thug ammo as well as the now discontinued deep curl reloading projectiles. The jacket is actually pretty thick and as advertised completely bonded.The Fusion bullets are made by Federal, in a proprietary process. The copper jacket is more like a plating, it is so thin. The idea is to build a bullet for deer of all sizes, not a tough bullet for really big game, and keep the ammunition costs low.
Federal is owned by ATK, which owns Speer and Trophy Bonded, both of whom have long experience with bonded core bullets.
Reason for asking is I used them a couple of years back in eastern cape plains game. They flattened everything pretty much on the spot and the accuracy was superb for factory ammo.
I'm heading out again this year but am home loading my ammo and was wondering if I can buy the heads or something similar? The only difference is I have a kudu bull and an Eland bull in the mix this year. Any other bullet suggestions will be appreciated.
Im taking my Blaser R8 black with a 30-06 and 300 win mag barrel
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Drew