I've been getting a lot of questions by email on a whole range of things about muzzleloading and shooting. Sometimes it takes me a while to get all the phone calls and emails answered, but I am steadily working on getting to everyone. I want everyone to have the best accuracy they can get, and I hope to help anyone I can achieve that.In the meantime, there are some good questions out there. Some are from folks who are new to muzzleloading and some are from guys who've been doing this a while, but sharing information is what I'm all about, so I'm going to start posting the questions I get, along with my answers.
If you've got any good questions, email me at sales@maxmuzzleloader.com or send them to me by posting on the wall of the MAX facebook page. I'll keep everyone's last name out of it, but if you include what state you are in I'll add that info.
So this came in a couple of days ago:
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Subject: Sabot Bullet Question
Hi Russell
I have noticed a decrease in my T/C Encore Muzzle Loader accuracy/precision since Hornady went to the "low force" saboted 300 gr. bullets a couple years ago. I used to be able to shoot about 1" 3-shot groups at 100yds, but can no longer do so with the reduced force sabots. The groups 3-shot groups are now more like 3"-4" at 100 yards and a 5-shot group at 200 yards is about 7"-8". I have seen your video for Maximize Your Muzzleloader featuring the T/C Encore (very informational video, by the way) where you recommend the T/C Shockwave, but I have the same issue with those groups being bigger now too. Is there another saboted bullet that you would recommend? I have a few of the older, tighter fit, Hornady saboted bullets left and they still shoot the same 3-shot 1" groups at 100 yds, but I can't get them anymore so any suggestions that you have would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Todd
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Subject: Re: Sabot Bullet Question
Todd,
I really liked the old "black" sabot's myself, which are the ones I believe you are talking about. Those sabot's are still sold by TC and are known as their Mag Express sabots. I just purchased 200 (in packs of 50) from, I believe, Midsouth Shooters Supply. I use Mid South a lot, good price's, fast shipping and great service. Another good tight fitting sabot I recommend a lot is the Knight black sabot; another very good sabot and fairly easy to find. Finally, Hornady also sells their High Pressure sabots, 50 to a pack, for about $7.00. These are black and are made to be used with .451 and .452 bullets.
I hope this helps Todd, and thanks for your kind comments on our video and for your business. Have a great season.
Russell
