Originally Posted by
rafsob
I'm wondering if you may have a tight spot in that barrel. Had one in a TC Encore barrel once. Actually i'm wondering why you switched to the Barnes bullet? Was the SST not up to your requirements or performing well? Never had any problems with the supplied sabots. They loaded nicely and shot great.
Sorry I can't help anymore. Sure one of the experts will have something for you pal.
If there is a tight spot, it's right at the end, as mentioned I couldn't get that sabot even 1/2" down the barrel.
My daughter shot an average size doe last year with the Hornady at about 25 yards, broadside, perfect double lung shot and the deer ran almost 100 yards, leaving a not very impressive blood trail. Load was 80 grains of 777 powder. My kids have killed 8 deer in the last few years with a 1/4 oz. .410 shotgun slug at same type range (25 yards and in) and never had one run more than 25 yards, with several of them dropping on the spot without spine shots. A friend shoots the Expander's in his .45 cal and said his deer usually drop on the spot. So, I thought it was worth trying them. Also am having some accuracy issues with the Hornady bullets at longer range and wanted to try something different.