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Post by hunter on Jun 2, 2014 20:25:21 GMT -5
Has anyone tried to load and shoot a .40 barnes expander with sabot in a 45-70?
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Post by bestill on Jun 2, 2014 22:38:51 GMT -5
Shot several out of 45/70 with breech plug installed "muzzle loader conversion" . But since you posted on modern rifle i'm curious what load setup your considering?
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Post by hunter on Jun 3, 2014 5:53:58 GMT -5
They use to make a 30-06 and 30-30 round with a saboted .224 cal. bullet.
I was just wondering if anyone had tried a saboted bullet in the 45-70.
I like the performance of the barnes expander in the 45 SML and was thinking it might make a sweet
round for the new Ohio straight walled cartridge regulation if it would perform like my 45 SML.
I don't think the modern sabot would chamber correctly in a cartridge, but was just curious.
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Post by bestill on Jun 3, 2014 11:40:05 GMT -5
Luke at arrowhead has super.458 bullet bullet with great b.c. like 430 now that make cool45/70 round.
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Post by bestill on Jun 3, 2014 11:41:07 GMT -5
Luke at arrowhead has super.458 bullet bullet with great b.c. like 430 now that make cool45/70 round.
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Post by dannoboone on Jun 3, 2014 18:46:30 GMT -5
Here's a thread in which this guy did it with the .45 Colt: www.shootersforum.com/handguns/4557-45-colt-@-1700-fps.htmlSince that caliber is .006 smaller than your .45-70, it might take some hefty knurling, but I'd bet it can be done. As it states in the thread, make sure you do not crimp the bullet/sabot combo like you would a bore sized bullet. I've been tempted to do this, but just a little leery about using them in a revolver. |
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Post by hunter on Jun 3, 2014 20:43:47 GMT -5
interesting article, It seems the sabot idea may work Ok.
I will have to do more research.
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