Thor Bullets

with these bullets, how would i go about figuring out which size bullet to shoot? im shooting a 50 cal in CVA accura v2. do i just try a few and see which size flies better or something? any thoughts? thanks in advance!



"Shoot Straight"

Best way to get a perfect custom fit easily.
http://www.frontiermuzzleloading.com/t6272-my-thors-are-to-small

How to video using the sizing sample,
http://www.frontiermuzzleloading.com/t5403-sizing-your-bore-for-thor-bullets-video

When you get your sizing sample they have a color code on them to tell you which is which. If the one thats fits feels a little loose, follow link #1 and size them yourself.

I love and much prefer sizing them myself as it allows me to adjust and get that perfect fit and doesnt take long doing it either once you get the hang of it.

LAST EDITED ON Feb-28-15 AT 01:13PM (MST)[p]I contacted Thor directly about 3 months ago for some of their sizing samples. At the time they did not have any available, but just rec'd them in the mail last week. Just for grins, i Mic'd them with some cheapo micrometer and look pretty good. We'll give these a thorogh check in the next couple weeks.

i also cantacted them through email and it took them 5 days to get back to me which is why i asked here. they have a sizing kit to measure your bore they send for free. then just order bullets. kinda slick i guess. i ordered one but i havent seen any email or anything from them since about it shipping, its been three days....

"Shoot Straight"

Don't bother with thors. If you need a full bore conical get the Hornaday 300 grain for deer 350 grain for elk. Much easier to get and the accuracy will be there.

FPB doesnt even compare LOL. They are lead alloy and are super hard to load. Think getting a .507" hard lead alloy down a .500" bore is fun?

LAST EDITED ON Mar-03-15 AT 05:31AM (MST)[p]Actually Thors load very similar to FPBs, but just like if you pick a Thor that is too big for your barrel, they are a son of a gun to load if the actual bullet is to big for the bore. The FPB has a rear skirt that is 0.507, but the actual bullet is around 0.500.

I love FPBs, and you can size them to your barrel.......if your barrel is big enough. I have used them in T/C, Knight, and Whites and they work great, but I hear that CVAs barrels are too small for this bullet and that they are too hard to load. What you need for the FPB to work is a bore that is slightly oversized to the actual FPB bullet, so the skirt is then sized to your bore when you load it and the bullet expands to the bore when the powder goes off.

That said, there isn't a tougher conical on the market than the
Thor. If you can get them and make them work in your gun, they are awesome bullets. Downside: they are only available from one guy and sometimes they are unavailable

txhunter58

venor, ergo sum (I hunt, therefore I am)

if you pick one to big, thats your own fault for not knowing how they are supposed to load LOL. And its impossible to get a thor thats .001" over sized down a bore. You easily know when its to big.

Thors do a limited run each year as Barnes itself does for muzzleloader bullets before shutting down to make centerfire bullets once more.

3 years in a row Thor has sold out of stock by early to mid august due to all the hunters hammering them towards hunting season. When you can sell out that fast, you;ve got a good product.

how they should load,

LAST EDITED ON Mar-03-15 AT 11:36AM (MST)[p]>if you pick one to big,
>thats your own fault for
>not knowing how they are
>supposed to load LOL. And
>its impossible to get a
>thor thats .001" over sized
>down a bore. You easily
>know when its to big.
>
>
>Thors do a limited run each
>year as Barnes itself does
>for muzzleloader bullets before shutting
>down to make centerfire bullets
>once more.
>
>3 years in a row Thor
>has sold out of stock
>by early to mid august
>due to all the hunters
>hammering them towards hunting season.
>When you can sell out
>that fast, you;ve got a
>good product.
>
>how they should load,
>
You make my points even better than I do.

Of course it is impossible to get a pure copper bullet that is too big down a barrel. That was exactly my point and was comparing it to trying to get a FPB down barrel that is too small, you don't want to do it.

And only able to get them from one source, and them selling out each year. Those are "cons" to the Thor compared to a bullet with a proven track record that is easily obtainable from multiple sources (and cheaper)

So, some barrels are just too small for FPBs. I know some if not all CVAs are too small. But if your barrel is slightly over 0.5, the FPB is a good alternative.

For those that try Thors, and they shoot well in their gun and they have the foresight to buy enough for the whole year, the Thor is one tough bullet in a class above the FPBs. But I could shoot barnes copper bullets in all my centerfire rifles too, but I don't. There is room for both


txhunter58

venor, ergo sum (I hunt, therefore I am)

copper is more expensive than thin copper washed lead. In my area, the FPB's are priced right with thors, more if you order from a big chain store. But lets face it, bullets are cheap compared to the gas, food, lodging expenses, so that cheaper bullet thing is moot in my eyes.

LAST EDITED ON Mar-04-15 AT 06:05AM (MST)[p]" In my area, the FPB's are priced right with thors"

And how much are Thors "in your area"?

As far as chain stores, you can also commonly find the FPBs on sale. Not gonna happen with Thors

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Horn...er-Bullet-with-Flex-Tip-Technology/740611.uts

http://www.midwayusa.com/Product/91...rain-flex-tip-expanding-hollow-base-box-of-15

Looks like now is the time to stock up!

Let me say this one more time: Thors are a great bullet and I have used them before and will again. They are one tough bullet. But there are good alternatives, especially for a guy who likes to shoot the bullet he hunts with a lot.

txhunter58

venor, ergo sum (I hunt, therefore I am)

I bought Thor bullets several years ago for my CVA Accura.
I sized them as .500 and I thought it was OK.
I never shot them because they were too tight.
(My fault, the sample is the same)
Recently, it occurred to me to lubricate them before loading.
I did and they load without excessive force.
I am a little hesitant to fire them though.
What do you think?
Ken