.458 diameter, 305 grain Xtreme Penetrator Bullets (50 count)
SKU: 07458305SP
Lehigh Defense
The progressive nose geometry of this bullet allows for deep, straight penetration while creating a permanent wound cavity diameter exceeding that of most expanding bullets. This bullet is optimal for use in .458 SOCOM loads.
Please note that these are bullets (projectiles) only for reloading. This product is not loaded ammunition that is ready to use in a firearm.
‘ULTIMATE BULLET PERFORMANCE’ is the driving force behind Lehigh Defense to create new products, redefine terminal performance and to deploy modern manufacturing processes. This mantra has led us to introduce a unique and innovative product, the Xtreme Penetrator Fluid Transfer Monolithic (XP FTM) product line, for both handgun and rifles. The progressive nose geometry allows for deep, straight penetration while creating a permanent wound cavity diameter exceeding that of most expanding bullets. To top it off, the bullet is solid copper and is able to overcome barriers to penetration, is environmentally friendly and VERY target unfriendly. Penetrating barriers such as drywall or heavy clothing prior to impacting the intended target doesn’t have the potentially negative effect on the Xtreme Defense that it does to conventional hollow point bullets.
The magic happens with the nose design where the Fluid Transfer’s radial flutes force the hydraulic energy inward and then as the energy is restricted, it accelerates outward creating high pressure spikes severely damaging surrounding tissue. This very rapid increase in fluid flow creates cavitation and massive tissue damage away from the projectile equivalent to those of the best hollow points on the market. This results in a permanent wound cavity that is two to four times greater than what a flat or round nose bullet generates and often larger than traditional or solid copper expanding bullets. What you get is a hunting or special application self defense bullet that creates a larger permanent wound cavity coupled with exceptionally deep penetration.
The Xtreme Penetrator is the bullet of choice for hunting large, tough and often dangerous game due to the fluid transfer and deep straight line penetration.
Xtreme Penetrator bullets are currently available in the following diameters: .355, .357, .364, .400, .429, .452, .458, .475 and .500.
Solid copper Xtreme Penetrator bullets meet the criteria of states and jurisdictions calling for lead free projectiles.
Loaded these for my Marlin 1895SL 45/70; good accuracy out to 300 yds(farthest practical for this cartridge), and just took my first buck with these bullets; Lehigh says they create shock like a soft point, and I would agree, as I heart shot this deer and his heart was literally exploded from a bullet only going about 2000 fps; exit hole was about the size of a quarter, which makes sense for a slower moving bullet. Im impressed with these bullets!
Created a load for the .45-70 Gov't, and using a hard factory crimp, with deeper seating past the Socom cannelure. Used 58.5 gr H335 and 48.5 gr H4198 gun powder. Call them the "Broadhead". Shooting them H&R 1871 - "Buffalo Classic" 32" barrel, SB2 frame. It "dropped" a very large 8-point standing in tracks at 100 yds. The damage from the wound was amazing, with through and through penetration. Even if it had made it off field, it would have not gone less than 10 to 20 yds.