i have never tried sabots before, but i have tried power belts. they shot pitful out of my gun. i went last year and bought a optima elite and it shoots power belts great. but i still love to hunt with the white. I have had mine for probably 10 years the only powder i have used is proydex p. Have you ever tried any other powder and if you dont mind what type of sabots do you use out of yours?