.54 cal bullets?

[Webfoot]

I need some advice for .54 cal. bullets full size or sabots in jacketed type.
I have always used lead power belts. While they work pretty good on elk I think I would like to go the jacketed route. Lots of bullets for .50 cal. but can't find much for the larger caliber.
Thanks
John

[bobcat]

It's really tough finding 54 caliber bullets, as you know.
One option is to look at using 45 caliber pistol bullets with the proper size sabot.

Speer has a great bullet but they don't ever seem to be available (the Deep Curl). The Hornady XTP Mag would probably work.

Like these:  http://www.midwayusa.com/product/788140/hornady-xtp-mag-bullets-45-caliber-452-diameter-300-grain-jacketed-hollow-point-magnum-box-of-50?cm_vc=subv788140

For sabots look here: 

http://www.harvestermuzzleloading.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=44&category_id=7&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=18

[zike]

I think I've got a bunch of 350gr HP and 400 speer FP for a 45/70 458 dia. I don't know if they make sabots for the 458 dia bullets. IMO it would be a heavier constructed bullet, then a pistol bullet.

[bobcat]

The purple ones here might work for .458:  http://mmpsabots.com/store/mmp-standard-sabots/

It says for .500 diameter but that's probably close enough.

[oneshot12]

1. if you can find some - look for some Speer .452-250/300 grain bullets and regular 45-50 sabot

2. Is look for a box of Speer .50x300 Deep Curls and get the 50-54 sabot - that would crunch the heck out of both deer and elk.. the 50 Speer might be excellent for a 54 because it is such a short bullet.

[HntnFsh]

Deep curls have been almost impossible to find the last few years!

[oneshot12]

  try these  folks  shop@vanceoutdoors.com 
they  have had the deep curl bullets   every time  when  order them   i understand they are hard to find  but they are out there just need to look around   

[Chesapeake]

I use the "Dead Center" bullets. Currently the 340 tipped, before that the 360 non-tipped, and before that the Buffalo Bullets SSB in 375. They have always flew great out to 200 yards (farthest I've shot them) and have done a great job killing elk over the last 14 odd years. Think I've killed 11 with them now.

I shoot the 50 cal. version, but the 54 is the same with a thicker sabot(I've shot them as well).

They look like this when you find them under the hide on the far side.

[Harleysboss]

MMP brand purple sabots are a 54 cal that takes a .500 bullet. I just ordered some and paired them to a Rainer lead safe hp. its a .500 sized bullet that weights 335 grns. Look at Midwayusa and search 50 cal pistol bullets. They have a pretty good selection of .500 size for the 50 AE.  I shot the combo out of my 1-48 twist 54 cal Lyman trade rifle this past week. This is not the ideal twist for sabot shooting but it did print an honest 2 1/2" 3 shot group at 60yds. 85 and 90 grns of Goex fffg. Next time I will take it out to 100yds and see if things stay consistent. The holes were nice and clean so I think they were flying right. 

[OutHouse]

Powerbelt Pure Leads. It is unconventional but they are a conical with the plastic piece at the back to dig into the rifling. They shoot very well.