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Post by ET on Apr 26, 2011 14:24:15 GMT -5
Wondering if anyone has noticed any change with Harvesters Sabots? I noticed a few differences with the sabot skirt and base and was wondering why my new shipment appeared different. Last time I ordered any Harvester sabots was about 2-years ago. During a trial fit through the bore no difference to loading pressure felt. Any updated info would be appreciated.  Ed |
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Post by Jon on Apr 26, 2011 15:22:58 GMT -5
Ed. I assume the one on the right is the newer?
Jon
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Post by ET on Apr 26, 2011 15:31:46 GMT -5
Ed. I assume the one on the right is the newer? Jon You are correct that the one on the right is the one I recently received. Ed |
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Post by Richard on Apr 26, 2011 16:19:32 GMT -5
Is it my imagination or does the skirt look thicker?
Richard
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Post by deadon on Apr 26, 2011 16:22:17 GMT -5
Is it my imagination or does the skirt look thicker? Richard I was thinking the same thing and the bowl looks more round. |
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Post by tar12 on Apr 26, 2011 17:37:39 GMT -5
Thicker base skirt and a completely recessed cup.Looks good!
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Post by dannoboone on Apr 26, 2011 17:39:49 GMT -5
Looks like they beefed them up a little. If they are as accurate as your older sabots, that is a good thing! Wonder if they have done that with the .45's? (Can't find them anywhere to find out!!)  |
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Apr 26, 2011 20:01:13 GMT -5
the cup looks more radiused... and looks thicker walled I hope they havent changed the blue one's
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Apr 26, 2011 20:01:52 GMT -5
and the number 14 isnt there
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Post by GMB54-120 on Apr 26, 2011 20:09:02 GMT -5
I checked the 7 packs i got about a week ago and the 45 and 50cal sabots look like the older ones. That new styled one looks like the 54x45 style. The skirt is really thick and bowl shaped. Their 54x45 is a super tough sabot too. Knight 52cal sabots have the bowl shape too and a slightly thicker skirt. Very similar to the one on the right.
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Post by ET on Apr 26, 2011 20:37:52 GMT -5
Guy’s all your basic observations are correct.
I’ve sent an e-mail to the supplier I purchased these sabots from posing the same question.
Why such a difference?
Will let you know what kind of answer I get.
Ed
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Post by GMB54-120 on Apr 26, 2011 20:47:21 GMT -5
Im wondering if the "new" one will handle a boattail bullet. I shoot the 300gr SOCOMs in their 54x45 sabot with a max load of BH209. That load blows the MMP 54x45 with ease. The Knight 52cal sabots are also tough and handle huge amount of subs. Ive got a bunch of 300gr Barnes and Lehigh SOCOMs and 285gr Spitfires....now i just need to see if i can get some of those style sabots and see what happens with smokeless.  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2011 10:15:37 GMT -5
The slits in between the petals seem to be thinner also. I would think that would give more bearing surface with a better seal and more for the rifling to engage plus it should be more resiliant to twisting.
Looking at it again the side of the new one seems to be bumpy
especially at the hingepoint of the petals. It "looks" like the old one would seal better because of its overall smoothness.
ET shoot them sabots and let us know what you think, the improved cup looks good ,but proof is in the pudding.
My observation comparing the two,
Greenhorn
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Post by Jon on Apr 27, 2011 11:09:37 GMT -5
Greenhorn. Good observation I thought it was only my eye. I'm also looking forwards to range results. Coud be interesting?
Jon
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Post by ET on Apr 27, 2011 17:01:22 GMT -5
Well my supplier doesn’t know what’s going on and is not aware of any changes so no answer here. I’m going to hang on to this one package and see how they perform. I still have a package on back order coming and will see what those look like when they arrive. For now my focus is on the weekend with some range time scheduled and all is in readiness with powder vials loaded and sabots trimmed to bullet selection. The only thing I need to do tomorrow is try to remember to pick up some spare 9-volt batteries for the chronograph and PT unit. My first outing will be more focused on trying to get some velocities to go with the PT’s and fine tuning for accuracy will come later. I’m itching to see some numbers to start the ball rolling. Being a bit cautious with equipment I’ve even added a little temporary protection for the PT unit should it get bounced a little. Not pretty but it will do.  Ed |
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Post by Jon on Apr 27, 2011 17:50:28 GMT -5
Et. Looking for follow up info. Since Richard is done with the pressure trace I will be getting it back. But I'm aways from being ready to shoot. Your protection looks good. It's amazing what can be put in such a small package.
Jon
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Post by ET on Apr 27, 2011 19:54:19 GMT -5
Jon
You’re right about the value of this little package.
It should help keep me out of danger zones and provide valuable information to work with. The start will be slow because of initial tests I want employ with different locations for the strain gauges.
A common phrase is “If you want to play you have to pay”. Well I paid and now want to play. ;D
Ed
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2011 8:05:20 GMT -5
Can someone tell me why the slits in sabots are cut parallel to the sabot instead of at an angle more like the rifling it is going to be engaged? i'm sure theres an obvious reason I just can't see it.
Greenhorn
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