Big Al 92

I just bought a T/C firestorm flintlock and im a little confused. It has a 1 in 48" twist so im not sure what is the best thing to shoot. I originally planned on shooting patched balls but a sales person at a local gun shop told me that sabots would shoot much better. Im new to muzzleloading so im not sure what is the best way for me to go. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

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mac454

I would never suggest that you not shoot sabots from a 1-48 twist barrel. I've had good luck with them in several of my guns with that rate twist. I think you should shoot patched round balls, conicals and different sabot/bullet combinations and let the gun decide what it likes the best. Don't forget to try different powders too. You'll get different results from each type.
The 1-48 twist is what I feel a generic twist. I've had good results with it, but not the best!
It's best to decide up front what projectile you want to shoot and then narrow down your choices from there.
The T/C Firestorm is one rifle I'd like to have, but in the 209 version. It has a faster rate of twist barrel...1-28" This is the favored rate of twist for the sabot shooter in a 50cal. rifle.

cayugad

I have a T/C Renegade with a 1-48 twist. They do not and I would not suggest sabots. I shoot a round ball with 80 grains of pyrodex select RS, a .015 patch and a round ball. It is very accurate, as I am sure yours will be also. I also make 300 grain pure lead conical bullets from a LEE mold. These are a short conical and they also shoot real well with 90 grains of Pyrodex select and no patch here. Good shooting, I think you have a real good rifle there....