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Old 08-15-2004 | 08:41 PM
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I don't have access to a chrony so I was hoping for some info please:

I am just starting to shoot my stainless TC Omega & I am hoping to use the 300 gr SST's (they grouped and performed well on deer in my Black Diamond)

I use 777 pelets. What kind of ballistics can I expect w/ 100 gr, 130 gr, and 150 gr loads. I am mainly concerned w/ the amount of drop at 200 yrds and also my kinetic at that range but if you know any velocitys it would be GREAT!

Also, is this the same bullet as the TC shockwave's?

Thank you for your help.

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Old 08-15-2004 | 09:21 PM
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Also, is this the same bullet as the TC shockwave's?

Yes, they are the same bullets with different color tips. Also, the sabot on a Shockwave is generally smaller diameter and easier loading than the SST's sabot.
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Old 08-16-2004 | 07:33 PM
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So the plastic sabot is smaller, I would think that this would have an effect on accuracy. I was hoping the entire bullet/sabot package was the same but just a diff label.
I notice the SST's are hard to load, but I attributed the accuracy from my TC-BD to the pressure against the rifling.
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Old 08-16-2004 | 08:57 PM
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So the plastic sabot is smaller, I would think that this would have an effect on accuracy.
Well, it did in my gun. The T/C Mag Express sabot that came with the Shockwave loaded and shot much better than the MMP sabot that the SST came packaged with. If I recall correctly, the diameter of the .50 caliber 250 gr. Shockwave in the provided sabot was .502". The diameter of the .50 caliber 250 gr. Hornady SST in the provided sabot was .504". Anyway, a couple thousandths of an inch was the difference in loading and great accuracy in my gun. I am trying Harvester sabots next time out with the SST's. The bullet to sabot fit is the best I've seen and they also measure out at .502" so I hope they shoot as well as the Mag Express sabots did.
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