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Title: Bighorn loading trouble
Post by: mossyhead on August 16, 2015, 09:49:26 PM

Does anyone know where I can get a sabot that will load easier with my 290 grain Barnes tmz spitfires? These are a boat tail bullet so I have no clue where to even check. The bullets group really nice in my rifle and performed flawlessly on two elk kills. I hate to change something when it works, but getting these down the pipe sucks! Any advice would be helpful, thanks.

Title: Re: Bighorn loading trouble
Post by: bobcat on August 16, 2015, 09:55:31 PM

http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item/00072H35045BYR/50-Cal-Crush-Rib-High-Pressure-Sabots-Holds-45-Cal-Bullets-for-Boat-Tail-Bullets-50-Pack

Title: Re: Bighorn loading trouble
Post by: Sabotloader on August 17, 2015, 07:36:04 AM

Quote from: mossyhead on August 16, 2015, 09:49:26 PM

Does anyone know where I can get a sabot that will load easier with my 290 grain Barnes tmz spitfires? These are a boat tail bullet so I have no clue where to even check. The bullets group really nice in my rifle and performed flawlessly on two elk kills. I hate to change something when it works, but getting these down the pipe sucks! Any advice would be helpful, thanks.

Some information in this article might help

http://barnesbullets.com/muzzleloader-tips-tricks/

Title: Re: Bighorn loading trouble
Post by: Myrtle Creek Inc. on August 20, 2015, 11:49:21 AM

Try the T-EZ's. They're the same bullet, with a slightly smaller sabot, which will allow for easier loading. Many of the tighter bores require these bullets. Good luck!

Title: Re: Bighorn loading trouble
Post by: Morse_FJ40 on August 31, 2015, 03:55:38 PM

Are you lubing the sabot as you load it? I use a dab of bore butter on the sabot on my Bighorn.

Ryan

Title: Re: Bighorn loading trouble
Post by: usmc74 on September 01, 2015, 04:53:59 AM

I use those in my BH.  They are snug, but do able for me.

My Rem 700ML, those are really tight