OK this is straight from the horse's mouth so to speak. I posed the following question to Harvester Sabots and received the response below the question.
There is a heated discussion going on in my hunting forum regarding the slipping of sabots in the bore of a muzzleloader upon ignition.
Using the proper sabot/bullet combination (adequate pressure required to seat it on the charge) will the sabot slip in the rifling?
Some are claiming that it could slip as much as 6"-8"! Also, can the bullet slip inside the sabot using the same fit as above?
Thanks
Hello Mr. Bronkoxxxx,
If the proper sabot/bullet combination for the particular muzzleloader is used, the sabot should not slip in the rifling.
Best Regards,
Alan Hensley
Product Specialist
J-Ron, Inc.