cleaning between shots

bigtim6656 · 10-03-2010, 06:25 AM

Do you guys clean between shots? In my triumph I have found it to be a must, Did not remember just how bad it was, but *** that thing is tight.

Also would alittle oil around the side of the sabot be ok. Seems it helps to run it down. I just put alittle on my finger and run it around the side but not the bottom.

cayugad · 10-03-2010, 06:53 AM

Swabbing is good. Oil would be bad. A sabot does not need lubrication. The sabot itself is the lubrication. Getting it too slippery might effect the way it grips the rifling. Personally I would not do it.

Get some Windex and swab between shots. If the sabot/projectile is still too tight, go with a Harvester Crushed Rib or Harvester EZ load sabot.

sabotloader · 10-03-2010, 07:05 AM

bigtim6656

I also use Windex for patching between shots. The ammonia in the solution helps the moisture evaporate and as it evaporates it carries water with it.

I premake patches just for this process...

nchawkeye · 10-03-2010, 07:32 AM

Yep, always clean between shots for best accuracy...The condition of the barrel affects each shot so if it's clean each time, you are consistant...

As far as a "tight" barrel, that's controlled by using a different sabot, like the crushed rib or the MMP-24...You can even go to a .430 diameter bullet and a crushed rib...

It's not the bullet or sabots fault the barrel was bored a little too small...Kinda like buying the right size shoe, change sabots...

Big Z · 10-03-2010, 07:49 AM

With my inlines, yes, with sidelocks and PRBs, not always.

Skip the oiling, and if you need, get crushed rib or similar sabots.

bigtim6656 · 10-03-2010, 08:55 AM

I use the windex between shots, works great, and easy to use. Though I just carry a bottle with me and spray it on the patch.

I have been using the 250 grain shockwave, so might go with the super glide. Though hate to waste the 30 bullets and sabots I just bought.

My understanding is this is a general issue with the triumphs and bore tightness. Guess I know it is nice and tight.

Funny thing is I just remembered being a kid and wondering how the bullet stayed in a muzzleloader. LOL

SJAdventures · 10-03-2010, 06:36 PM

Ever Try Blackhorn 209 powder? It will eliminate swabbing between shots forever. Your gun will actually start shoot better after the 2nd or 3rd shot.

KCbuckeye22 · 10-03-2010, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SJAdventures

Ever Try Blackhorn 209 powder? It will eliminate swabbing between shots forever. Your gun will actually start shoot better after the 2nd or 3rd shot.

I prefer the first shot to be the best. LOL

Blackhorn is the trick, stuff is great. More expensive, but worth it to me. I still swab with BH209, but thats just me.

MountainDevil54 · 10-03-2010, 06:47 PM

agree'd. Blackhorn209

Semisane · 10-03-2010, 07:26 PM

Naw, GOEX is the stuff.

One stroke down and up with one side of an alcohol patch between shots will keep you shooting dawn to dusk. Ya` know, it's really not all that much of a chore.