sabots for sidelocks
09-22-2011, 06:46 PM
#62
Nontypical Buck
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Location: North Cackalacky
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You know I was searching the forum and typed the word renegade in and found an interesting post by Muley six months ago the self proclaimed RB king had his own doubts - see below - not trying to be a clown but seems one should choose their battles wisely
My hunting gun this year for elk is going to be my Renegade .54. I plan on using the stock barrel instead of the GM barrel. It's a good shooter, and I like the shorter length for hunting.
Now, i'm sure a PRB with enough powder will be fine for elk. I have this little voice in my head telling me I need more bullet. Just in case I need a bit longer shot than the PRB is capable of doing. Maybe a slight quartering shot will be needed.
Anyway, with that little voice in my head that I can't shut up. I went to the gun shop today to look around. The shooting range is on the way home, so I took my gun and stuff just in case I found something.
It had the usual shelf fum of Powerbelts. I looked at the .54 348 gr. I'm not a big fan of Powerbelts, but a 348 gr would surely do a better job than a 225gr PRB. Maybe.
Not a lot of choices for .54, but I noticed a small yellow box over in the corner. I picked it up, and it was some TC Maxi Balls in 430gr .54 cal. They sure had the weight I was looking for, but would they fit and shoot good in my gun? I bought them, and I wanted some powder with a bit more punch than my BP. So, I bought some T7 3F.
I stopped at the range on the way home, and loaded a Maxi with 80 gr of T7. Pretty sloppy to load. They were covered with Bore Butter. They started easy, and slid down pretty easy.
My hunting gun this year for elk is going to be my Renegade .54. I plan on using the stock barrel instead of the GM barrel. It's a good shooter, and I like the shorter length for hunting.
Now, i'm sure a PRB with enough powder will be fine for elk. I have this little voice in my head telling me I need more bullet. Just in case I need a bit longer shot than the PRB is capable of doing. Maybe a slight quartering shot will be needed.
Anyway, with that little voice in my head that I can't shut up. I went to the gun shop today to look around. The shooting range is on the way home, so I took my gun and stuff just in case I found something.
It had the usual shelf fum of Powerbelts. I looked at the .54 348 gr. I'm not a big fan of Powerbelts, but a 348 gr would surely do a better job than a 225gr PRB. Maybe.
Not a lot of choices for .54, but I noticed a small yellow box over in the corner. I picked it up, and it was some TC Maxi Balls in 430gr .54 cal. They sure had the weight I was looking for, but would they fit and shoot good in my gun? I bought them, and I wanted some powder with a bit more punch than my BP. So, I bought some T7 3F.
I stopped at the range on the way home, and loaded a Maxi with 80 gr of T7. Pretty sloppy to load. They were covered with Bore Butter. They started easy, and slid down pretty easy.
09-22-2011, 07:07 PM
#64
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: River Ridge, LA (Suburb of New Orleans)
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Zing! KaPow! 
It's really no big deal Brnkarrow. Like the rest of us, Muley is only human* and his thoughts may change now and then. On the other hand, he's pretty old and my not always remember what his convictions are.
* I know - that may be debatable.
It's really no big deal Brnkarrow. Like the rest of us, Muley is only human* and his thoughts may change now and then. On the other hand, he's pretty old and my not always remember what his convictions are.
* I know - that may be debatable.
09-22-2011, 07:15 PM
#65
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Colorado
Posts: 9,557
I have swayed off the mark, because of my crappy eyesight. I want to use a scope, bu it rubs me the wrong way.
I've settled on the limit of my eyesight now, and use guns that fit that limit. Plus I just like sidelocks better.
It the rifle season i've gone to a lever 44-40 loaded with BP and open sights. 75 yd gun.
I've settled on the limit of my eyesight now, and use guns that fit that limit. Plus I just like sidelocks better.
It the rifle season i've gone to a lever 44-40 loaded with BP and open sights. 75 yd gun.
09-22-2011, 07:24 PM
#66
Nontypical Buck
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Like I said wasn't trying to be a prk but seen that post and made me chuckle,all in fun and appreciate any and all advice - still wanting to and my next purchase will most likely be a .54 GM in 1:70 but you mentioned it added weight how substantial is it - looks like it is that GM or find a .54 reney with the 26inch barrel ... I am addicted
thought nothing about that barrel for three days
thought nothing about that barrel for three days
09-22-2011, 07:47 PM
#69
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: River Ridge, LA (Suburb of New Orleans)
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I have swayed off the mark, because of my crappy eyesight. I want to use a scope, bu it rubs me the wrong way.
I've settled on the limit of my eyesight now, and use guns that fit that limit. Plus I just like sidelocks better.
It the rifle season i've gone to a lever 44-40 loaded with BP and open sights. 75 yd gun.
I've settled on the limit of my eyesight now, and use guns that fit that limit. Plus I just like sidelocks better.
It the rifle season i've gone to a lever 44-40 loaded with BP and open sights. 75 yd gun.
09-22-2011, 07:53 PM
#70
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Colorado
Posts: 9,557
My thoughts exactly all year. That's why I was fooling around with inlines with scopes.
I'm glad I went primitive and got my elk this year. Now, I know I can do it. At some point I might go with a peep sight, but no scope anymore.
I'm glad I went primitive and got my elk this year. Now, I know I can do it. At some point I might go with a peep sight, but no scope anymore.
