RE: Can a bullet be pushed through the breech?
PBH
I, actually do know how to start this, but anyway I do push them (bullets) out quite often and I have never deformed a bullet, (speers, hornadys, sierra, and noslers). Could it be the tip you push them put with? I use the TC Super Jag or the Spin Jag on my ram rod. These tips haave the deep universal fit - they really fit right around the bullet just right... with the spin jag they do not even turn in the jag - it turns. I do agree the sabot should not be re-used in a hunting situation, but I do use them for target practice or just toss them.
Unloading the Omega sometimes does present a problem as the threads of the BP chamber can sometimes catch the sabot skirts and create a problem, but the Remingtons, White, and A&H push out really easy.
As another thought I would hope that nobody is distorting their projectile loading it, if they are they probably should be looking at using a different sabot. With advent of the "crush rib" and MMP's different size sabots - loading sabots should not be a chore.
Seriously not trying to cause any problems, but I amazed that there are problems, at least any problems with the reclamation of copper clad bullets...