RE: Tried new powder/bullet combination
I dont think you will miss the shockwaves. I was watching a hunting show the other night. Jim shockey actually and they were using encores with the 250 grain shockwaves and every mule deer they shot, those deer just took off and made the hunters track them. And i mean, every single deer they shot just took off and ran far before falling. I wouldnt even bother with a sabot, go back to the conical that gave you the best accuracy. I forget what you originally were shooting, but if it shot well, use that. or if you havent tried conicals, give them a try.