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Old 01-28-2008 | 08:44 AM
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I shot my Omega yesterday – same results – The 300SST 100 gr T& ff under 1” inch..375 duplex dead center 2-4” groups. So I decided to try a .45 caliber. Sportsman’s Guide had a nickel CVA Kodiak for $117. Maybe I am crazy and like to play. Got a 4-12 Swift scope to put on it. Any Ideas on what loads and bullets to start with? I am interested in the flattest load that will shoot fairly accurate.
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Old 01-28-2008 | 10:34 AM
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200 Shockwave as fast as it will shoot accurately.

I used to shoot DCs but my Omega will not shoot ANY of them accurately at reasonable charges. The BC of some of them is better than the SW but I can push the SW a lot faster so it more than makes up for it...and for much less money.
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Old 01-28-2008 | 10:39 AM
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powerbelts and great plains conicals shoot good out of my 45
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Old 01-28-2008 | 11:03 AM
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Congrats on the new smoker I have 2 .45cal Disc Extremes and both shoot a .40cal 10mm 200gr XTP with a harvester Blue crush Rib Sabot with pinpoint Accuracy with 80 - 85gr of 777 2fg Getting .5 "& .75" shot groups.


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Old 01-28-2008 | 12:20 PM
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Spend $120 on the gun. Now I will spend $200 on Bullets. Doesn't make sense does it?
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Old 01-28-2008 | 02:59 PM
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It's Crazy but is the Natcher of the beast I'm Affrade !
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Old 01-29-2008 | 01:32 PM
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275 grain Powerbelts and 90 grains 777 FF loose shot very well in my 45 cal Encore.45 cals seem to prefer longer bullets for some reason.
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