|
**Range Report** I found my new sabot for the Barnes T-EZ
I went to the range today on a quest to find a better sabot to use with the 250g Barnes T-EZ. I had tried the 290g T-EZ out of my Encore Endeavor and it grouped pretty well. And it performed great on a hog I killed not too long ago. I switched to the 250g for a little more added distance and because it's pretty much all I need for deer and hogs. I also purchased some 250g Barnes TMZ's and gave them a go while I was at it.
Here's the target I testing these bullets on today...   First I tried 3 of the 250g Barnes TMZ's with their supplied sabots. The group was acceptable under my standards but still not quite the accuracy I was searching for...  Next I tried the 250g Barnes T-EZ with it's supplied sabot...  Then I started playing with sabots a little. Chuck from Modern Muzzleloaders had recommended the MMP HPH12 and it turned out that he was absolutely right. This sabot grouped great and was the best out of the ones I tried. I think I rushed the third shot a little otherwise I feel it would have been with the other two. These sabots were very tight...  I don't know why but the picture rotated itself when I uploaded it to photobucket...  I was very satisfied with the results of the HPH12 but I figured I'd give the others a try anyway. Next I tired the Harvester Black EZ Load sabot. This sabot loaded pretty loose and I didn't really expect much...  Then I tried the MMP HPH24. This sabot also loaded loose. Again, the picture is rotated. Sorry...  I'm glad I tried the others just to see what they would do. And it turns out that the Harvester sabots grouped great out ofJim's Savage with the 250g Hornaday XTP's. So I gave them to him. All of these shots were fired at 100 yards out of my TC Encore Endeavor with 120 volumetric grains of BH209 and CCI 209M primers. I fire my shots from a bench using only a sand bag as a rest. I don't like using any kind of vice or rest accessories because I'm not going to hunt that way. I swabbed the bore clean and cleaned the breech plug in between every shot to get the bore as close to hunting conditions as possible. I also fired a fouling primer before each load. |
RE: **Range Report** I found my new sabot for the Barnes T-EZ
That was a quick $25 bucks :D
Looks like the 12s are the ones. Glad to hear you found your pet load. You should be set. |
RE: **Range Report** I found my new sabot for the Barnes T-EZ
Nice group.That cleaning routine must take all day.
|
RE: **Range Report** I found my new sabot for the Barnes T-EZ
Those 12's seat really well apparently with the BH for a great load.....good shootin'.
|
RE: **Range Report** I found my new sabot for the Barnes T-EZ
ORIGINAL: hunting junkie Nice group.That cleaning routine must take all day. |
RE: **Range Report** I found my new sabot for the Barnes T-EZ
ORIGINAL: SWThomas It can be several inches off without swabbing. |
RE: **Range Report** I found my new sabot for the Barnes T-EZ
a couple more cans of bh209 and you will almost be done.
|
RE: **Range Report** I found my new sabot for the Barnes T-EZ
ORIGINAL: SWThomas I went to the range today on a quest to find a better sabot to use with the 250g Barnes T-EZ. I had tried the 290g T-EZ out of my Encore Endeavor and it grouped pretty well. And it performed great on a hog I killed not too long ago. I switched to the 250g for a little more added distance and because it's pretty much all I need for deer and hogs. I also purchased some 250g Barnes TMZ's and gave them a go while I was at it. Here's the target I testing these bullets on today... First I tried 3 of the 250g Barnes TMZ's with their supplied sabots. The group was acceptable under my standards but still not quite the accuracy I was searching for... Next I tried the 250g Barnes T-EZ with it's supplied sabot... Then I started playing with sabots a little. Chuck from Modern Muzzleloaders had recommended the MMP HPH12 and it turned out that he was absolutely right. This sabot grouped great and was the best out of the ones I tried. I think I rushed the third shot a little otherwise I feel it would have been with the other two. These sabots were very tight... I don't know why but the picture rotated itself when I uploaded it to photobucket... I was very satisfied with the results of the HPH12 but I figured I'd give the others a try anyway. Next I tired the Harvester Black EZ Load sabot. This sabot loaded pretty loose and I didn't really expect much... Then I tried the MMP HPH24. This sabot also loaded loose. Again, the picture is rotated. Sorry... I'm glad I tried the others just to see what they would do. And it turns out that the Harvester sabots grouped great out ofJim's Savage with the 250g Hornaday XTP's. So I gave them to him. All of these shots were fired at 100 yards out of my TC Encore Endeavor with 120 volumetric grains of BH209 and CCI 209M primers. I fire my shots from a bench using only a sand bag as a rest. I don't like using any kind of vice or rest accessories because I'm not going to hunt that way. I swabbed the bore clean and cleaned the breech plug in between every shot to get the bore as close to hunting conditions as possible. I also fired a fouling primer before each load. Best Wishes, you are "dialed in", Chap |
RE: **Range Report** I found my new sabot for the Barnes T-EZ
I'm a bit surprised to see such a big group using the Barnes Sabots, I use them and get very good groups in my Triumph. I also use Harvester CR Black Sabots in my lady's Triumph and the group is great there too, allat 100 yards. We use the 250 grain TEZ w/777 100grains of pellets.
|
RE: **Range Report** I found my new sabot for the Barnes T-EZ
That is a monster powerful load you have there. Any hog takes a hit from that it will be lights out. Good luck hog hunting..
|
| All times are GMT -8. The time now is 04:29 AM. |
Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.