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Post by deadon on Jan 7, 2010 11:08:41 GMT -5
I read on this board [ I think ] that the horn 250 gr sst with supplied sabot shoot very well in someones savage with 40.5 grs AA 5744. The ones I purchased came with a red sabot and it says new and improved for easy loading. Could anyone please tell me if this is IT. Thank you. Rusty
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Post by rangeball on Jan 7, 2010 11:20:20 GMT -5
Basically most of these pre-packs are aimed towards BP or sub MLs, which don't require as tight a fit to get ignition. The smokeless powders we use require good seating pressure for good ignition, but the 5744 you're using has a rep of being one that almost always go boom, I think.
These red sabots are thinner which is why they load easier. If they give you reasonable seating pressure, they may work for you, but if they load real easy, I personally wouldn't have a lot of confidence in the field with them.
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Post by whyohe on Jan 7, 2010 15:30:57 GMT -5
If i remember most had ignition problems with the red sabots. you want the ones with the black.
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Post by tim1jr on Jan 7, 2010 21:04:04 GMT -5
It depends on how tight your barrel is. Mine is extremely tight, but my Savage loves the 300gr SST with the supplied red sabot. Also I am using 42gr of IMR 4759. I can clover leaf at a 100 yards
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Post by pcgolfer on Jan 7, 2010 22:47:06 GMT -5
5744 Boom every time I have fired. Never a failure to fire... never.. I use 43 grains along with a 250 or 300 XTP (non magun) hornady.
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Post by dd on Jan 8, 2010 9:10:17 GMT -5
I have to agree with Tim1jr. My rifle also has a tight bore and just loves the 300 sst with the red sabots. They are noticably easier to load than my BCR/BO combo which made me nervous at first, but last summer on the range and all through this hunting season they have proven themselves with great accuracy and no failures.
dd
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