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Have to use a hammer to load Sabots
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11/15/17 08:58 AM
11/15/17 08:58 AM
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I just pulled my muzzleloader out of the closet and cleaned it up and made sure everything was in good condition. I go out to shoot it and I literally had to use a hammer to get the load started down the barrel. The barrel is clean and was treated with bore butter. Shooting the same loads I have always shot which is the Shock Wave in Mag Express Sabots with 150 grains of Hodgdon triple seven powder.
Any idea why it would be so hard to load. In the past I have just been able get it started with the ball and then finish packing it with the rod.
"Don't cling to Mistake, just because you spent a lot of time making it."
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Re: Have to use a hammer to load Sabots
[Re: muzziehead]
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11/15/17 09:14 AM
11/15/17 09:14 AM
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Different box/pack of ammo?
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Re: Have to use a hammer to load Sabots
[Re: muzziehead]
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11/15/17 09:39 AM
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same box of ammo I used last year. I can't figure it out and I'll be damn if I am going to carry a hammer with to the stand.
"Don't cling to Mistake, just because you spent a lot of time making it."
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Re: Have to use a hammer to load Sabots
[Re: muzziehead]
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11/15/17 10:57 AM
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Power Belts would solve that problem.
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Re: Have to use a hammer to load Sabots
[Re: muzziehead]
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11/15/17 11:36 AM
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I was thinking it had to be something to do with plastic holder because the bullet itself will slide up and down the barrel without the cover. I have Some Powerbelts and may have to switch over to them, but have to resight everything again. Probably just stick with my bow
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Re: Have to use a hammer to load Sabots
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11/17/17 07:45 AM
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What brand of rifle is it?
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Re: Have to use a hammer to load Sabots
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11/24/17 07:31 PM
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Bet it's a CVA...every CVA I've ever tried to load ShockWave's in was the exact same way! Like Top Cat says, Power Belts solve that problem.
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Re: Have to use a hammer to load Sabots
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11/25/17 08:34 AM
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Wrap some 0000 steel wool around a 20ga brush and mop the bore then come back and lube. sounds like your bore butter may have dried and caked onto the bore but my remedy will solve the issue
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Re: Have to use a hammer to load Sabots
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11/25/17 09:06 AM
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Bet it's a CVA...every CVA I've ever tried to load ShockWave's in was the exact same way! Like Top Cat says, Power Belts solve that problem. My CVA LOVES shockwaves. Didn’t shoot powerbelts worth a flip but think I was shooting too light a bullet over too much powder
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Re: Have to use a hammer to load Sabots
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11/30/17 06:01 PM
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Its a Thompson. i bought some powerbelts, and it is no longer an issue at all. would just like to know why it just started after shooting same load for three years though.
"Don't cling to Mistake, just because you spent a lot of time making it."
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Re: Have to use a hammer to load Sabots
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12/01/17 01:46 AM
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Sounds like the sabots that you used to shoot have been replaced with thicker ones. I'd try some different sabots before I'd shoot Powerbelts. I've read way too many bad reports on Powerbelts and that they leave a melted plastic ring in the barrel.
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Re: Have to use a hammer to load Sabots
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12/04/17 01:25 PM
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They are the same ammo. No more than I use it, there is plenty of ammo left in the original box. I bought some of the powerbelts but haven't been able to shoot it yet. Continuing to hunt with my bow as usual, but I do want to use the Muzzleloader during the rut some this year.
"Don't cling to Mistake, just because you spent a lot of time making it."
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