Don't wanna buy the wrong bullet!
 

Hey guys,especially Omega shooters with those tight barrels.Want to try some of those Gold Dots.A little confused on the the exact ones,lots of different choices ya know.Somewhat new to the ML scene.Loving it though.Want to work with 250 and 300gr.New as stated, so starting with pyro pellets,100gr.Getting good results so far with 300 gr..xtp's.Took a small 5 pt.this season.Sub1 3/4 in. groups@100yds consistantly.Also sabot suggestions appreciated.Have some HP24,Crush ribs,HP12.The Hp 24 is my one of choice now.Just trying to get better.Many thanks.

RE: Don't wanna buy the wrong bullet!
 

HUNT4ME

My 2bits - I am really leaning to the Speer because of the bonding issue, although shockwaves are suppose to be coming bonded also. The 250 and 300 Gold Dots are .452. The 250 should be an awesome bullet on deer, but it suffers a little in the BC department so it would not score hi if you are shooting extended ranges 150/175 - 200 yards. The 300 has much better BC numbers and will do those long distance shots with out a problem. One avantage to them over the SST/Shockwave is you can buy them in bulk and match them to the sabot that you want to use.

A 230 grain Speer Gold Dot is .451 and would be very effective on deer sized gamealso.

If you are able to load the HPH-24's with a true .452 bullet, you are set. The Speers are listed as .452 but I really think they might be be .4525 - they seem to be just a bit tighter than Hornady's.

It should not be ignored that the XTP's have probably harvested more deer than any other projectile.

I sent some sabots and .458 (45/70) 300 grain rifles bullets to another poster who also shoots an Omega - if he can get then down his barrel that would open another world of bullets to you. I really am hoping he has success with them.

Good luck in your quest for your shooting combination.

RE: Don't wanna buy the wrong bullet!
 

I'm in the same situation Hunt, I have a new Omega
and my barrel is tight, so I'm looking for a new sabot
bullet combination also. I've read some of the reviews
on the speer bullets, if they live up to the hype,
they will be a good choice. I really like the T/C
shockwaves, other than they are a pain to load.
Please posts your results I would really be interested
in what combo works for you.
Danny

RE: Don't wanna buy the wrong bullet!
 

AQUATECH

The ease of loading is usually a function of the sabot. It can not be to easy but it does not need to be a chore. There is the problem buyingpre-packaged bullet sabot combinations.

Mouthcaller has found the MMP HPH-24's work in his Omega - but each gun is different...

I have said so often I wish Omega's were legal so i could find some around here to experiment with, and I still feel how you treat the barrel makes a difference in loading difficulties - especially on a foulded barrel.