Hornady SST vs. T/C Shockwaves whats the difference
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Hornady SST vs. T/C Shockwaves whats the difference
bought a new prohunter, haven't shot it yet and trying to get a feeling what is working for people. Plan on shooting 777 loose or pellets (if my groups don't open up too much). Just wondering what is the difference between the Hornady SST and the TC shockwaves? The tc XTP and the hornady xtp look the same and thought I heard they're made by hornady to TC. Anyway, real question are people seeing any difference between the SST & Shockwaves.
Also, how to people like the powerbelts and how are the shooting throught the new TC Prohunter. I like the idea of no sabot, but don't want to sacrifice anything just because it a little easier.
Lastly, what primers are working best with 777 loose and which ones for pellets?
thanks,
Dave
Also, how to people like the powerbelts and how are the shooting throught the new TC Prohunter. I like the idea of no sabot, but don't want to sacrifice anything just because it a little easier.
Lastly, what primers are working best with 777 loose and which ones for pellets?
thanks,
Dave
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RE: Hornady SST vs. T/C Shockwaves whats the difference
There is only a cosmetic difference in the bullet. Now depending on store/bullet-packaging age, you may find the SST tougher to load - due to a thicker sabot. Supposedly, that's now been simplified & the regular Shockwaves & SSTsproduced today have the same MMP sabot. Outside of all that, the only difference is price.
If you are purchasing a T/C gun, you want Winchester Triple Se7en primers with 777 powder. Copper-only Powerbelts (245-405) are popular when used with semi-medium powder loads (70-90 gr loose). The only lead Powerbelts that are good performers are the 405 grain. The recommended 338 gr. Platinum Belts seem to perform best at 120 grains (Pellets)or less. The equivalent in 777 loose powder would be 105 grains or less.
If you are purchasing a T/C gun, you want Winchester Triple Se7en primers with 777 powder. Copper-only Powerbelts (245-405) are popular when used with semi-medium powder loads (70-90 gr loose). The only lead Powerbelts that are good performers are the 405 grain. The recommended 338 gr. Platinum Belts seem to perform best at 120 grains (Pellets)or less. The equivalent in 777 loose powder would be 105 grains or less.
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RE: Hornady SST vs. T/C Shockwaves whats the difference
forgot to mention I purchased a Nikon Omea scope w/ BDC 250. So I'm going to be shooting a magnum load. either 3-50gr. 77 or 120 loose. Seems like a better stick with the SST's or the Shockwaves and the powerbelts seem to really expand too much over 70-90 gr.
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RE: Hornady SST vs. T/C Shockwaves whats the difference
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Seems like a better stick with the SST's or the Shockwaves and the powerbelts seem to really expand too much over 70-90 gr.
Seems like a better stick with the SST's or the Shockwaves and the powerbelts seem to really expand too much over 70-90 gr.
Like the previous posted said, the PowerBelts are real accurate and shoot well out of a number of different MLs, but if you plan on really pushing that projectile, you better stick with the higher weight all lead version, the areo tipped copper clad lower weight version, or the new super expensive platinum version.
Don't risk that critter getting away after the PowerBelt over expands and fragments to dust.