Trouble with sabots
 

This weekend I was playing around with my CVA Hunterbolt and trying new loads. I had bought some Nosler 240 gr sabots and some TC 240 gr sabots. I first tried to shoot the Noslers and almost needed a hammer to drive them home on a clean barrel. Then I tried the TC sabots and they were even worse. I have been shooting Powerbelts the last few years and have had good luck with them. Has anyone else had this type problem? At this point I am ready to unload the leftovers on anyone who would stop by my place. I used APP but that should not be a factor as the barrel was clean when I started and cleaned between shots. Help anybody?

RE: Trouble with sabots
 

Many of the brands you named comes with a thick sabot. Get some of the MMP HP-24 or Harvester Crushed Rib. There are also some new two or three petal sabots out that are said to be thinner but I never tried them. Unless that's what was on the Super Glide Sockwaves I purchased.

The first time I shot my CVA Staghorn, I ran into the same thing you're describing and actually broke my wooden ball short starter. A thinner sabot is your solution and should have you shooting 10X in no time.

RE: Trouble with sabots
 

They make different thickness of sabots, try the HPH 24 from MMP and the Crush rib from Harvestor.There are thiner ones and you did not give a gun brand or bore size some companies have a large tolorance on bore dia. some are made to use what they sell.Since I don't have a bore size I am guessing but what you have sounds like one of mine.
http://www.mmpsabots.com/
http://www.harvesterbullets.com/
Lee

RE: Trouble with sabots
 

Could also be something in your bore that you are burning at ignition - making your bore walls tacky. Make sure all storing oils are removed with rubbing alcohol - then only use weak swabbing agents like Windex, alcohol or water. No oils, lubes or gun cleaning solvents should be in that bore when firing. Some of those solvents are not meant to be breathed-in when burnt.

RE: Trouble with sabots
 

Interesting. In my own CVA (Buckhorn), the TC 240gr 'MagExpress' go down fairly easy, IN A CLEAN BARREL. If I've just shot, it is much, MUCH harder to do - it's even hard after running a patch first.

RE: Trouble with sabots
 

I appreciate your help fellows. I will certainly will be trying to get and use some new sabots on these bullets. Again thanks for your help.

RE: Trouble with sabots
 

I HAVE THE SAME RIFLE. I USE SW SUPER GLIDE 250 GR AND HAVE VERY GOOD LUCK WITH THEM. THEY LOAD AND SHOOT GREAT. GET A GOOD RANGE ROD. I HAVE ALSO FOUND THE STOCK ROD TO SHORT TO KEEP THE CRUD DOWN WHEN SPIT PATCHING. I USE 110 GR 777 AND SHOOT ONE HOLE AT 100 YARDS GOOD LUCK