Which Sabots Should I Try?

janesburg · 11-14-2007, 03:03 PM

I have a Reminton 1100 12 gauge. It has a cantelever riflled barrel and a Leopold scope. I have had it a few years. I have always shot the Reminton Coppersolid Sabots 2 3/4". I can't get a real tight grouping at 100 yards.

Starting next year I plan to try a new brand of sabots. I feel I should get better then a 6"-8" diameter on the target. Today I even had a "flier" totally miss the paper. It was pretty windy but still shouldn't miss like that. The next shot was right in the 6"-8" diameter. Only 1 bullseye out of 8 shots.

I want some ideas on a new brand of sabots to try. At around 14 dollars a box I would go broke trying too many brands.

I have a Remington 7400 .270 rifle and get 1"-2" groups at 100 yards. Am I expecting too much from the 12 gauge?

Thanks fo the feedback.

teamster284 · 11-14-2007, 03:13 PM

since you are on paper try a few different brands and see what your gun likes. i switched to HORNADY SST this year. they shoot great. [/align]

longrifle1000 · 11-14-2007, 03:49 PM

My 1100 slug gun prefers the Lightfield's.They average right at 2.5" at 100 yards. You should also be cleaning the barrel after every 5 shots due to plastic fouling, if you are not.

Will_C · 11-14-2007, 04:24 PM

I have the same set-up as you. I found that the Lightfields and Winchester Platinum Tips were the most accurate. I never could get any high-velocity slugs to shoot well. I also agree on the advice aboutcleaning often.
I think that most 1-2" groups with slug guns are boasts. I was happy with 3-4" groups from my slug gun. I am not happy with any more than an 1" from my rifles, and have been able to get all of them to shoot that well for three shots with some handloading.
Will