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Old 09-24-2011 | 05:51 AM
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So I have a question if you have a bullet that lets say is .401 and the mmp sabot says .400 is their going to be a big problem loading?


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Old 09-24-2011 | 06:33 AM
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Depends on the bore. Unless yours is really tight, a .401 is no problem. Ive used upto a .406 in a Harvester 45x40 Crushib sabot and a .401 in the MMP tan. The MMP/Hornady tan is about 2 thousandths larger loaded OD than a Harvester sabot.

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Old 09-24-2011 | 06:45 AM
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Thank You
For the reply new to the plastic sabots and bullet thing
Die hard PRB shooter for a while!!!

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Old 09-24-2011 | 07:06 AM
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NP at all, if its too tight in yours, try some Harvester SMOOTH blue sabots. They are very popular and seem to handle hotter loads better but i doubt you will get them hot enough to matter.

Your gun will let you know what it prefers.
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