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Muzzleloader Hunting
The ULTIMATE MUZZLE-LOADER!
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<blockquote data-quote="vandiver" data-source="post: 286283" data-attributes="member: 3686"><p>I've yet to find any metallic material, plastic, or composite that have the required properties to stand up to the pressures involved in firing a projectile with smokeless powder. Excessive fouling, dangerous pressures, terrible accuracy all seem to show up before reaching the velocities I like to see. The .45 caliber jacketed bullets are the best option I've found. I know what the wind is doing at different yardages due to the higher BC of the .45 caliber bullets and can adjust for it at distances out to 600 yards just like I do for .308 or .338 caliber center fire cartridges at even greater distances. I'm able to do this with confidence because I can get consistent velocity, low SD, and consistent pressure which together add up to excellent accuracy. I'm all for trying to build a better mouse trap, but until the next piece falls into place this is the best I have found. I'd be interested to know the material used for these .45/.338 sabots. I'd be willing to try it if I have not already. My biggest concern to start with is always pressure. Any idea what kind of pressure these sabots are running?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="vandiver, post: 286283, member: 3686"] I've yet to find any metallic material, plastic, or composite that have the required properties to stand up to the pressures involved in firing a projectile with smokeless powder. Excessive fouling, dangerous pressures, terrible accuracy all seem to show up before reaching the velocities I like to see. The .45 caliber jacketed bullets are the best option I've found. I know what the wind is doing at different yardages due to the higher BC of the .45 caliber bullets and can adjust for it at distances out to 600 yards just like I do for .308 or .338 caliber center fire cartridges at even greater distances. I'm able to do this with confidence because I can get consistent velocity, low SD, and consistent pressure which together add up to excellent accuracy. I'm all for trying to build a better mouse trap, but until the next piece falls into place this is the best I have found. I'd be interested to know the material used for these .45/.338 sabots. I'd be willing to try it if I have not already. My biggest concern to start with is always pressure. Any idea what kind of pressure these sabots are running? [/QUOTE]
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