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New powerbelts
« on: August 17, 2011, 01:13:33 PM »
Just saw them why looking threw a cabelas magazine. They are called aerolites, they look interesting. They are making a 250 and 300g bullet. They look to be about 2.00 each. I am not a fan of powerbelts but like the design on these new ones. A nice sharp ballistic tip, where the old ones are more flat and round. The bullet looks to be a little smaller taper from the nose to the base. If I wasn't trying the tezs this year, I would consider trying them. Hard to beat the tmzs.
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Re: New powerbelts
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2011, 01:50:28 PM »
There is a little blurb about those on Field and Stream or Outdoor Life, can't remember which. Says they are the newest and greatest, better flight, terminal performance, etc.

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Re: New powerbelts
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2011, 01:51:37 PM »
Do they look good for a 48 twist barrel?
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Re: New powerbelts
« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2011, 01:54:37 PM »
Best New Muzzleloader Bullet: Powerbelt Aerolite
The new AeroLite muzzleloader bullet is longer than other PowerBelt bullets; the design improves the aerodynamics so it shoots flatter and faster for improved accuracy at longer ranges. But the real difference is that it has a much larger hollow-point cavity, which maximizes expansion capability while reducing weight from the bullet’s core.

The polycarbonate tip is vital to getting proper expansion, and this uniquely tapered projectile will provide velocities of 1800 fps with a standard 100-grain charge. It can be used with magnum loads of up to 150 grains. The test team shot dozens of rounds, and accuracy was consistent and impressive with a variety of muzzleloaders. —B.F.

Manufacturer: Powerbelt Bullets (powerbeltbullets.com)
Price: $30-$32 for 15


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Re: New powerbelts
« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2011, 01:55:46 PM »
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Re: New powerbelts
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2011, 02:02:36 PM »
If I remember correctly(Carp) longer=no good for slow twist.
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Re: New powerbelts
« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2011, 08:28:37 PM »
Ha almost forgot about posting this. Those might be just fine in the slower twist rate josh. Most of the conicals shot threw the slower rate of twists are longer then modern sabots.
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Re: New powerbelts
« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2011, 10:46:20 PM »
I've been wondering about these since I saw the ads for them. I think I'll try them out and see how the shoot.

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Re: New powerbelts
« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2011, 05:48:41 AM »
solid lead?? if so no thanks

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Re: New powerbelts
« Reply #9 on: August 18, 2011, 07:38:21 PM »
I don't know what they are made of. I don't think they are solid lead. The lean pbs pancake like crazy. Those look like they have like a moly coating. Don't think they would do that to lead. It would not stick worth a darn.
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Re: New powerbelts
« Reply #10 on: August 19, 2011, 06:56:27 AM »
Not much new to them.  They are very much like the original:   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini%C3%A9_ball

Maybe a better gas seal, some modern materials but I doubt if the ballistics are much better.  It’s still a bore sized conical. 


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Re: New powerbelts
« Reply #11 on: August 19, 2011, 06:39:08 PM »
Just a new bullet in there line up. New as in different from there old ones.
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Re: New powerbelts
« Reply #12 on: August 24, 2011, 11:51:11 PM »
I've been looking into these..... I think they are made out of some type of tungsten of something...... A much denser metal but I'm not sure so don't quote me on this yet..... I might be switching from my copper coated ones this year.....

 


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