ORIGINAL: bbbagman
I just ordered a T/C Omega 50 cal. and was wondering if anyone out there who had one could offer suggestions as to optimum sabot;load; and brand of primer. This is my first black powder firearmand I know very little about ballistics.
Generally, Omegas are unfussy creatures with powders & bullets. For primers, I suggest the cooler ones if you're going to use 777 powder. They are the new Remington Kleanbore 209s and the CCI (regulars/non-magnums).
For choosing powders, any of the brands will shoot fine with the Omega.... even real blackpowder. The Omega is one of only a few rifle brands that likes three pellets/magnum powder loads.
The rifle likes most sabot/bullets between 180 grains & 400 grains..... so hows that for not being fussy??? With conicals, I've only had 100 yard success with Powerbelts from 245 grains to 405 grains. Some folks here swear by the 460 grain No Excuse conicals in the Omega, but I prefer something a little softer on my shoulder.
The optimum bullet weights are from 240-350. The best powder charges seem to be around 100 grains. Because the Omega stock is a little short, you should consider a scope under 13.5" in length to avoid removing the back sight with low rings/mount. With see-thru rings, any size will work.
There is a small set-screw to loosen when removing the trigger assembly. Only loosen it half-way. The very first time you play with this assembly -- you need to be on a hard floor .. not on carpet. That screw will come out easily & I spent over an hour trying to find it in my carpeting once.
So beware & have fun with your new Omega.