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Post by gunny on Mar 12, 2011 18:53:24 GMT -5
I know this has been covered before,but can,t find the post. By wrapping paper around a .452/451 bullet for a tighter fitting sabot. I shot the 250 gr FTX and they went down way to easy .On several causing no fire situation. I work at a paper mill so i should be able to get some varying thickness of paper for shims. I would appreciate it ,if you kind gentleman would relate your experience with this. Thanks gunny
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Post by olsmokey on Mar 12, 2011 19:15:48 GMT -5
Are you useing the MMP sabots?
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Post by fishhawk on Mar 12, 2011 19:19:06 GMT -5
I would try knurling the bullet first, but a sabot change is probably needed. Can't recommend one until I know what you were using.
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Post by Richard on Mar 12, 2011 20:17:01 GMT -5
Gunny and I talked on the phone and I think he is going to try other sabots.
Richard
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Post by gunny on Mar 12, 2011 21:53:34 GMT -5
Initially i used the Harvester black smooth ,it went in way to easy.Then OL Smokey mentioned MMP,s. I tried running some through without breech plug and considerably more pressure.Maybe that will be the ticket. I tried Red crush rib and it went in with more pressure ,but did not shoot well with 250 FTX . Just thought i read a post on paper patching bullets,rather not do it if i don,t have to. If i can find a needle type bathroom scale it would be nice to know how much pressure there actually is.Thanks Gunny
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Post by edge on Mar 13, 2011 9:47:34 GMT -5
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Post by gunny on Mar 13, 2011 22:09:56 GMT -5
Thanks Edge i knew i read that post of yours , just did,nt remember it was on the old board.  gunny |
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Post by guppy on Mar 14, 2011 6:56:31 GMT -5
If you want some sabots to try give me a shout I could put a goodie bag of different flavors together for ya. Kevin
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Post by pode on Mar 14, 2011 7:19:46 GMT -5
I used scotch tape with good results. It's easy to apply, cheap, and if one wrap isn't enough, go again.
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Post by Richard on Mar 14, 2011 11:13:47 GMT -5
I know it might not be "a lot", but if you overlap the tape? You could cause a slight imbalance in the bullet. I would prefer either knurling or the paper patch, which leaves the bullet upon exiting the muzzle  Richard |
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