Yep, just load it as one unit. Push it down until it touches the powder.The sabot creates kind of a seal and will come off after being fired. They're much simpler and more accurate than round balls. I don't recommend the Powerbelts because of the price either. It's about a dollar a bullet basically. By the way if you use the sabots with pointed tips, you'll have to get the right kind of loading tip for the ramrod--otherwise you'll damage the bullet.