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Originally Posted by cassisrot
Is it safe to use hollow point 45 Colts in a Marlin 1894 lever action?
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Absolutely. Any hollow point designed for revolver use is perfectly safe.
What are you going to use it for? The reason I ask is because there really is only one issue when using hollow point pistol or revolver bullets out of rifle length barrels - they tend to break up, and fail to penetrate, on impact. Handgun bullets have very thin jackets and large hollow points, ensuring expansion at relatively low impact velocities. When velocity is significantly increased, as it will be from your rifle barrel, these characteristic that promote expansion at handgun velocities become liabilities. I see you are in Texas - if you are planning on doing any hog hunting with your .45 Colt lever gun, you might want to consider a tougher bullet. A jacketed soft point, for example, might be a better choice. Or, better yet, a hard cast lead bullet of the "Keith" semi-wadcutter pattern.