Traditions sabot bullets

[studpile]

I just tried some Traditions 250 grainers in my .54 on top of 100 gr of Pyrodex RS. Excellent grouping and minimal recoil, busted a gallon jug at 150 yds. I am going to try them with a little more powder and see what happens. I haven't seen much about these bullets, but they are quite good. FYI

 

[Dirtysteve]

Studpile
I have been lurking around this sight for awhile and I think I have you figured out.
Did you happen to draw a vernon tag ? and are you hunting with your brothers wife?
If this is you I will get your movie back next week.

 

[studpile]

Damnit, I can't seem to get rid of these people following me around. Yes, you know where to find me Bud, see ya in a few days.

 

[bluelk]

studpile: Are you shooting through a chronograph? If you are you will find some interesting data about the load you are talking about (previous and future). I would recommend that you go to a heavier bullet in the range of 350 to 360 grains and top off your powder where you get the best performance from the bullet (shot group). A gallon milk jug is pretty big and busting one may not be the best indicator of how well that bullet/powder combination is shooting. You can bust a gallon milk jug with a 22 Hornet.

 

[studpile]

LAST EDITED ON Aug-04-02 AT 08:24PM (MST)[p]I haven't chrono'd it at all. I was looking for a smaller bullet to gain a little speed. I wasn't really bragging about busting the jug, I just meant that I ought to be in the vital area at 150yds. Shooting iron sights, I didn't think it was too bad of a shot, considering the front sight about covers the jug at that distance. Would you have a general idea on how fast that is traveling?? I've only put this load on paper at 40 yds., but it looked real good.( two shots about 1/2" apart ) When I go back out, if it doesn't perform well at 100yds, I'll consider bumping up the lead. Incidently, my barrel is an old Green Mountain 1:48 twist, on top of the old CVA sidelock. I want to keep as traditional as possible, at least with the equipment. Thanks.

 

[bluelk]

studpile: You're probably in the range of 2,000 to 2,100 fps with that combination. It is really hard to give you an accurate answer because I don't know if the barrel has been lapped or how "slick" the barrel is. Also, it will make a difference in velocity depending upon what powder you are using; i.e., Pyrodex S, Pyrodex RS, Pyrodex 777, regular blackpowder ffg or fffg, Clear Shot, Clean Shot, etc. See my point?

 

[studpile]

The barrell is still in it's infancy. Maybe 100 rounds through it at the most. I'm shooting Pyrodex RS, your fps data gives me a general idea. Thanks bluelk.

 

[bluelk]

studpile: Have you lapped the barrel? If not look back through my Muzzleloading 101 posts (if they're still around) and I give you the method for doing this.