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Post by cumminscowboy on Feb 21, 2009 22:10:32 GMT -5
who makes the best sabot for savage smokeless shooting?? is there anyone that makes a sabot that works for a .40 bullet/50 cal sabot that can handle full house loads?? also I see some variation in size for the sabots I think MMP has 3 sizes for loose or tight bores, which size does most savages like??
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Post by tar12 on Feb 21, 2009 22:46:01 GMT -5
who makes the best sabot for savage smokeless shooting?? is there anyone that makes a sabot that works for a .40 bullet/50 cal sabot that can handle full house loads?? also I see some variation in size for the sabots I think MMP has 3 sizes for loose or tight bores, which size does most savages like?? IMO,Harvester hands down.As far as a .40/50 sabot and full house loads there is alot left to be desired as this combo has proven to be inherently inaccurate trying to push it to the max.There is no easy answer as to which sabot size you will need as there are differnces amongst barrels.Your bullet choice will further complicate this equation.My suggestions to you in regards to the Harvesters would be the RCR for .451-.452 dia, bullets.The BCR for .458 dia. bullets.This is not to say that MMPs will not work,but I have found that the harvesters are much more consistant tham the MMPs. |
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Post by jims on Feb 21, 2009 23:10:36 GMT -5
I personally have not had much variation with the MMPs and that is what I generally use. Now maybe I do not shoot as much as others or maybe the lots I got were more consistent. Tar12 was good enough to give me some red Harvestors to try with some Barnes Originals I got, the few he did not corner the market on. I plan to give them a try and perhaps I will be a convert but to date the MMPs have been good to me although one must find the right one for your barrel/bullet combination.
With the MMPs I occasionally get a "flier" after the first two bullets touch, I always thought that was because the barrel warmed and I shot too fast but some of the experienced shooters say that is not uncommon with the MMPs. You just have to experiment with them to see what works best but you do need some pressure/resistance when loading or a misfire is possible.
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Post by Dave W on Feb 21, 2009 23:30:09 GMT -5
I hunted with the Harvesters this year but the MMP HPH24 shoots just as well for me so I will probably go back to the MMP's when I run out of the Harv. I do like the Harv. better in the .45 and also for using .458 bullets in the .50. I also believe the Harv. is a tougher sabot.
As already mentioned, you will just have to try each type to see what fits your barrel best, the barrels seem to be running on the loose side so I would pick up some Red Crush Ribs for sure.
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Post by cumminscowboy on Feb 21, 2009 23:34:30 GMT -5
why do they call some of theirs crush rib?? are these different from a standard sabot
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Post by Dave W on Feb 21, 2009 23:39:12 GMT -5
why do they call some of theirs crush rib?? are these different from a standard sabot Yes they have raised ridges on the Crush Ribs. |
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Post by tar12 on Feb 21, 2009 23:57:55 GMT -5
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