Do you have a loose Bore Muzzleloader?

Grouse45 · 05-24-2009, 08:38 PM

I tried out a new R&D bullet for Lehigh tonight. It's a .459 277grn bullet. Not the usual .458 bullet size we are custom to. Along with the the orange .458 MMP sabot this makes your loose bore 50cal ML a thing of the past. I was extremely happy with this combination in my Savage and Knight Muzzleloader.

Below is a 200 yard target i shot tonight with my Knight Vision.

If you have one of these loose bore Muzzleloaders you might want to try one of these bullets out. I believe you will be extremely happy.

SWThomas · 05-25-2009, 03:39 AM

Or someone could just try some different sabots with the bullet they're already shooting. Worked for me...

sabotloader · 05-25-2009, 06:22 AM

SWThomas

Switching to another sabot might work and often does, but there are some bores that moving to a thicker sabot might be too thick as in the case of my Triumph, but the .459 and Orange sabot really give a snug fit.

In my mind, I guess I am thinking more of the BH-209 shooters. It seems a tighter fit is critical to get the most effeciency from BH and if you are shooting smokeless I guess it is a must.

As an R&D bullet is certainly might not be for everyone but some might might be able to take advantage of it.

Grouse45 · 05-25-2009, 07:17 AM

Sabotloader, I'm not aware of that many sabots that are .458 that MMP doesnt already make. A .452 sabot is way to tight with this bullet. These bullets wont fair well in most T/C guns either. Knight's and savages are perfect. I bet the White's would be another choice if i remember right.

I'm also kicking the thought around on a .451 bullet as well. They would be great in custom guns and T/C'S.

TNHagies · 05-25-2009, 07:26 AM

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Sabotloader, I'm not aware of that many sabots that are .458 that MMP doesnt already make. A .452 sabot is way to tight with this bullet.

I've used the Crush Rib w/.458s in some loose bores. The orange MMP is a good sabot though.

EDIT: The black (452) Crush Rib

Nimrodder · 05-25-2009, 07:30 AM

I think these bullets would would be perfect in my White S91. She is kinda overbored even for a White Rifle

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sabotloader · 05-25-2009, 09:20 AM

Nimrodder

Exactly what i am thinking... along the lines of the .504 U-Mag....

Nimrodder · 05-25-2009, 03:44 PM

I think I'll give them a try when I get done moving. Man, I hate moving[&:].

Grouse45 · 05-25-2009, 04:32 PM

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I've used the Crush Rib w/.458s in some loose bores.

I do that alot with the short black harvesters.

Grouse45 · 05-27-2009, 06:41 PM

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I think I'll give them a try when I get done moving. Man, I hate moving[&:].

They are for sale now. The price will be $45.00 Delivered for 50 bullets. These are the .459 275grn bullets. They should be on the web-site very soon. I don't recommend using them in T/C guns unless you got a loose bore.

Just checked, they are on the web-site now.