Loading sabots
02-03-2008 | 02:59 PM
#11
Typical Buck
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Lake Saint Louis MO
RE: Loading sabots
I use loaders that are held on my gun by a standard 12 guage shotshell holder. I got 2 (50gr) pellets and a 250 gr Shockwave in there and it works well for me. You can put a 209 primer in the end of your stock if the end is made of rubber.
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02-03-2008 | 03:42 PM
#12
Boone & Crockett
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Idaho
RE: Loading sabots
eatsleephunt
That is correct!
I think you are correct it can not be changed....
Does the Disc you are getting come with sights? You will need them in all three pac nw states and Colorado..
Reading through your information and this is strictly up to you, but I am going to to assume you already know how and have the tool for measuring powder by volume - so I would suggest stay with loose powder - I would also suggest T7-2f - there are some 'crud ring' problems asssociated with that powder but they are easily defeated and clean-up is a snap. Using barely damp windex patches will take care of any problem. Second, and this is the only time a I would reccommend that you get some PowerBelt bullets (295 grain) or the Harvester equivelent. Load and shoot these until you are very comforatable with loading shooting and cleaning up. I would recommend starting at 80 grains and work you way up... I shoot 110 grains with every bullet I shoot from the 200 grain XTP to the .458/300 grain Nosler - Conicals - different story 90 grains. In Idaho, colorado and Oregon you will need to shoot conicals in Washington you can shoot sabots but itmust be a solid lead bullet.
Once you get the nack of shooting the PB type of bullet than make the switch to either sabots or conicals which ever your choice might be. There are some really good 'slip fit' conicals out there Bull Shops and No Excuse's - I would not recommend the store variety of conicals off the store shelves as they come to fit all barrels and will require a short starter to shape the bullet to your barrel. If you are getting a Knight disk I beleive you would need some .503 conicals .504's might be just a bit large. When you get to that point let me know and I will send you a sample of each so you can try em before you buy em.
West Yelly is a ton of miles from here - I am in northern Idaho - Moscow...
That is exactly how I started... and it will bite you. I just now finished loading a bunch of 270's shells - not for myself but for my son-in-law - cause I just do not shoot them anymore. He did offer me an alternative - he was willing to take my Tikka 300 win mag and in that way I would not have to load him the 270 shells, for the Wincherster Feather Weight that I loaned him 5 years ago... I chose to load...
mike
I talked with a rep. at Knight, and he informed me that Idaho is getting rid of the exposed hammer rule this year, so an inline style rifle will be legal again.
I'm not sure the rolling block can be modified to be legal in all 50 states, but I know the disc, lrh and their old standby, the bighorn, can.
Does the Disc you are getting come with sights? You will need them in all three pac nw states and Colorado..
Reading through your information and this is strictly up to you, but I am going to to assume you already know how and have the tool for measuring powder by volume - so I would suggest stay with loose powder - I would also suggest T7-2f - there are some 'crud ring' problems asssociated with that powder but they are easily defeated and clean-up is a snap. Using barely damp windex patches will take care of any problem. Second, and this is the only time a I would reccommend that you get some PowerBelt bullets (295 grain) or the Harvester equivelent. Load and shoot these until you are very comforatable with loading shooting and cleaning up. I would recommend starting at 80 grains and work you way up... I shoot 110 grains with every bullet I shoot from the 200 grain XTP to the .458/300 grain Nosler - Conicals - different story 90 grains. In Idaho, colorado and Oregon you will need to shoot conicals in Washington you can shoot sabots but itmust be a solid lead bullet.
Once you get the nack of shooting the PB type of bullet than make the switch to either sabots or conicals which ever your choice might be. There are some really good 'slip fit' conicals out there Bull Shops and No Excuse's - I would not recommend the store variety of conicals off the store shelves as they come to fit all barrels and will require a short starter to shape the bullet to your barrel. If you are getting a Knight disk I beleive you would need some .503 conicals .504's might be just a bit large. When you get to that point let me know and I will send you a sample of each so you can try em before you buy em.
West Yelly is a ton of miles from here - I am in northern Idaho - Moscow...
Anyway, I need to learn the inline "way" because I want to expand my hunting options/opportunities, like I said.
mike
