Author Topic: Heres an accurate load..................... (Read 14531 times)

shag · « **Reply #15 on:** August 23, 2008, 09:15:48 AM »

Quote from: scudmaster on July 28, 2008, 10:37:11 AM

That sounds promising. I have a question maybe some of you could answer.

I was really happy with a load I worked up several years ago with a 330gr Lyman Shocker .45 sabot round and 105 gr of pyrodex. it was a 3-4" group at 100 yds. What I really liked was the terminal ballistics. The bullet mushroomed perfectly when I shot my Spike with it. I found both in the far side skin of the animal. (see photos) Lyman no longer makes the bullet so I am searching for a new bullet that will have good terminal ballistics. Any of you had experience with this and the PR bullets. I was considering the 340gr Dead Center. Thoughts?

Scud

I like the looks of those. Been shooting powerbelts. My gun seems to like the 295 grs. I haven't had good luck with sabots in the past. They've been way to tough to push down the tube for me.

Question. How do these shoot in a 3-4 shot group without swabing the barrel?

Powerbelts load great even after the 4-5 shot. I want a fast follow up. But I'm willing to try anything. If it works!!

Thanks fro the info

scudmaster · « **Reply #16 on:** August 23, 2008, 10:57:20 AM »

The PR sabots were tight, I had to swab after 4-5 rounds with a spit patch, just to make loading easier. I find my rifle is fairly forgiving. I had not shot it on 5 years, I used the new bullets that were 5 grains heavier and the 777 powder and the sights were dead on even with the new load. For the 2-3 rounds that you should be limited to in a hunting situation they might be easier enough to shoot sabots. But, they are a pain for working up a load at the range that is for sure.

Also Precision rifle has different thickness sabots so you make be able to get a thinner one to make loading easier. A thought anyway.

I just put a Williams peep sight and Fire Sight front blade. Hopefully that will solve the sight picture problem. I will keep you posted.

shag · « **Reply #17 on:** August 23, 2008, 11:51:04 AM »

I had to either go with a peep or quit. Open sights were go to 50 yds. Past that couldn't hit a school bus. Peep sight and 2-3 inch groups are the norm at 100yds. basicly now the gun will shoot as good as I can aim it. I'm gonna check out the precision stuff at sportsmans tommorow.

I'll look for a link.

shag · « **Reply #18 on:** September 17, 2008, 08:40:40 PM »

Bob's in Longveiw has the Precision bullets. Gonna buy some and give'em a try.

scudmaster · « **Reply #19 on:** September 20, 2008, 12:42:06 PM »

Quote from: Sagedawg on July 28, 2008, 03:54:36 PM

Scud,

The load I mentioned above uses a PR made bullet thats made for Sportsmans. This one is a hollowpoint design but Im thinking with lower velocity,
this thing is going to be awesome. I will let you know in late November how it performs terminally, but I will say the accuracy is very good....what rifle are you shooting? BTW my sidelock did not care for this load,still using the Great Plains in that.

Sage

I checked with PR when I order my last set of bullets. The Sportsman Vital Shock are the exact same bullets as the PR Extreme Elite which PR is selling on their website at $6 a dozen. If you like them, you may want to order some from them.

Scud

shag · « **Reply #20 on:** September 20, 2008, 08:07:34 PM »

I picked up these today. Got some 300grainers........ I try them out next weekend.

http://www.prbullet.com/pts.htm

scudmaster · « **Reply #21 on:** September 22, 2008, 02:25:19 AM »

Finally got my peep sight dialed in this weekend. 3" groups with the 340gr and 100 gr of FFF T7. I am ready for elk season!!! Good luck with yours.

Scud

shag · « **Reply #22 on:** September 27, 2008, 06:03:56 PM »

Well shot the 300gr D/C Precession bullets today............

I'm pleased so far. 3" group at 100yds with 100gr of 777. Tried some 348gr Powerbelts and

It looks as though my rifle like bullets in the 295-300weight. I was happy with the way the Dead Centers also loaded. I could not load a saboted bullet in the past. But these load pretty well. A little tough to load but huntable. I'm headed back out wednesday. Also shot 90 and 110gr loads but 100 was the sweet spot. I didn't have to adjust my sights. Usually go for 3" high at 100 but will settle for 1-1/2" this season. Prolly

scudmaster · « **Reply #23 on:** September 27, 2008, 09:52:48 PM »

Glad you got that worked out. Only a week out now, I can't wait. Where are you hunting this year?

shag · « **Reply #24 on:** September 28, 2008, 02:47:01 AM »

I'm pleased. I went with the D/C for penetration. I'm prolly wrong but I swear the lead in them Power Belts has gotten softer over the years.

Not much choice for us sw wa guys.

Ryderwood
stella
battleground
washogul

scudmaster · « **Reply #25 on:** October 01, 2008, 12:12:48 AM »

Long Beach area looks like promising harvest rates pretty consistently. I don't know if there is much public land there though..We are going to try the Dickey area. Good luck.

Scud

shag · « **Reply #26 on:** October 02, 2008, 01:57:03 AM »

Went back out tonite t confirm.................!!!!!!!!

3 shots right at 2"....

She sure drops off fast. 1-1/2" high at 100. Puts it 12" low at 150 yds..

Slenk · « **Reply #27 on:** October 02, 2008, 06:09:09 AM »

Yup them 250 yard shots with a muzzleloader take a lot of Kentucky windage.

Slenk

shag · « **Reply #28 on:** October 02, 2008, 04:18:30 PM »

250yds

I wish

Alot of kintucky windage!!

I've made 150 my max. Aim at the top of it's back. Outta work!!

shag · « **Reply #29 on:** October 02, 2008, 04:52:01 PM »

It was pretty classic last nite. Had some rude bastids barge in a throw up some targets right below ours. Outcome a 300win mag and a 300ultra mag and the best either bastid could do was maybe a 3 inch group at 100yds. made em wait about 10 minutes while my pard and I shot. We walk up there and I've pulled an 1-3/4 in group outa my butt with my muzzy!!!!!!!!!..

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