Anyone tried the Lehigh .85 Gr Xtreme Cavitator in Carbine?

[floydthecat]

Meaning Speer "plinkers" or something else? I've got a few of those to try (some day!) in my Remington '03 and have been wondering if they would work in a Carbine. Speer #12 lists using them with an OAL of 1.625" - Bob

I think if you have the right magazine, such as a single-stack, they will feed. I shoot Mauser bullets at OAL’s down at that length. Never have been moved to purchase the screwdriver bits.

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[painter777]

Never have been moved to purchase the screwdriver bits.

LOL,
I agree Floyd, I was just curious if any of the locals had tried them.
FMJ's have been good to me. Imagine when a jury is read the description off a box of bullets designed for 'Deep Extensive Penetration' ?

I was looking in to these styles because of a friend with a Walther PP in .32ACP that is using Fiochi (sp?) 73 gr that are running at 1,000+ fps. I assume they are +P.
I'm worried they might be hard on it. He's wanting some .85gr Hornady HTP's loaded for it, but I can't believe they'd expand. So I plan on loaded those just for range/target bullets.
Thus my thinking on trying some of these 'Screw Bits' in a 55gr for penetration in his PP back up. Running about ~850fps to ~900fps tends to give the best accuracy per my notes for 71 gr FMJ.
With (If) I try the 55gr 'Screw Driver Bits' I'd have to test for the sweet spot.
.311 caliber, 55 grain Xtreme Defense Lead-Free Bullets

Cheers,

[DaveHH]

I wonder how these would do with loads of 2400 or slower? Also would these things be accurate with that shape at say 100 yds? I see that they work with pistol powders like Unique/