What sabot/bullet/powder should I buy?
12-16-2006, 10:02 AM
#11
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RE: What sabot/bullet/powder should I buy?
Yeah, I prefer Pyrodex over APP actually. It doesn't stink as bad. I just have APP right now. But either's great with me. I have never had any problems with American Pioneer. It seems just as accurate and reliable as any powder. It performed excellent on deer as well. I would recommend the Pyrodex actually because it's cheaper.
The XTP's are awesome but the Cheap Shot sabots are much cheaper. They're not as accurate though.
Anyways, you can't go wrong with Cheap Shots, XTP's, or APP or Pyrodex. To tell you the truth, I change my loads continuously. It doesn't seem to make much of a difference. There's many good products out there. Good luck.
The XTP's are awesome but the Cheap Shot sabots are much cheaper. They're not as accurate though.
Anyways, you can't go wrong with Cheap Shots, XTP's, or APP or Pyrodex. To tell you the truth, I change my loads continuously. It doesn't seem to make much of a difference. There's many good products out there. Good luck.
12-16-2006, 02:46 PM
#12
Fork Horn
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Lincoln, NE
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RE: What sabot/bullet/powder should I buy?
Thank you for the offer Wheatley, I live in Lincoln. I honestly haven't decided whether or not I'll go ML hunting this coming year or not. I also bought a bow, and am a rookie with that as well. Just trying to get and learn as much as I can.
12-16-2006, 05:39 PM
#13
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RE: What sabot/bullet/powder should I buy?
Can't get much cheaper than using your own cast bullets....
[/align][/align]Actually by adjusting the alloy slightly, I can get them to perform better than most factory bullets. With jacketed bullets you have two seperate components, which when combined, perform the intended task. A jacket at 40BHN, and a pure lead core at 5BHN. The jacket not only provides a positive bite on the rifling based on it's hardness, it also controls expansion of the pure lead core. [/align]With lead though, a standard alloy hardness throughout gives a much more even expansion, especially when a hollowpoint is used. The penetration and expansion are more balanced actually, and the bullet base keeps on going. Many have stated they prefer penetration over expansion, but cast bullets will give you both if the chemistry is right.[/align][/align]In the case of the muzzleloader though, all else being equal, a jacketed bullet has no benefit over a properly cast lead one. The sabot is the great equalizer. [/align][/align]I just ordered the swaging dies to be able to swage out rounded hollowpointed .44 bullets similar in shape to many on the market now. [/align][/align]If it can be done....I like cheap....[/align][/align]Take care, [/align]Bob[/align][/align][/align]
[/align][/align]Actually by adjusting the alloy slightly, I can get them to perform better than most factory bullets. With jacketed bullets you have two seperate components, which when combined, perform the intended task. A jacket at 40BHN, and a pure lead core at 5BHN. The jacket not only provides a positive bite on the rifling based on it's hardness, it also controls expansion of the pure lead core. [/align]With lead though, a standard alloy hardness throughout gives a much more even expansion, especially when a hollowpoint is used. The penetration and expansion are more balanced actually, and the bullet base keeps on going. Many have stated they prefer penetration over expansion, but cast bullets will give you both if the chemistry is right.[/align][/align]In the case of the muzzleloader though, all else being equal, a jacketed bullet has no benefit over a properly cast lead one. The sabot is the great equalizer. [/align][/align]I just ordered the swaging dies to be able to swage out rounded hollowpointed .44 bullets similar in shape to many on the market now. [/align][/align]If it can be done....I like cheap....[/align][/align]Take care, [/align]Bob[/align][/align][/align]
