Sabotloader,
Hunting somewhere around the Nov.10th-24th have a 52a tag. Shooting traditions vortec northwest magnum and trying to find a good accurate non sabot bullet and load.
I really do not know much about the Traditions so I have no ideal of bore size to gauge anything on. I can tell you that I tried all the different bulk conicals from my 1-28 rifles and did not have much luck with any of them - accuracy wise. For me the .503 lead conical acts like a sabot fit.... it is designed to be a slip fit to your bore - no short starter need - just push it in with your thumb and push it down with the ram rod.
My basic load is 80-90 grains of T7-3f, with a .510x.125 shot card on top of the powder, then the .503-460 grain bullet. I use #11 mag caps for ignition.
The shot card is to insulate the bottom of the bullet from the heat of the powder to keep it from melting the lead on the bottom of the bullet. And the card also keeps the lube on the bullet from reaching down and possibly contaminating a portion of the powder.
If the .503 would work in your bore I think you would really like the results. If you call Dave @ NO-Excuse bullets he will send you a box of bullets out in the mail right away and expect you to send in a check in the mail to him, so you get the product in a hurry.
