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Big Game Hunting => Muzzleloader Hunting => Topic started by: 7mm ed on July 23, 2009, 10:11:08 PM

Title: 1.48 twist
Post by: 7mm ed on July 23, 2009, 10:11:08 PM: just got a hawkens woodsman and want to know if i can shoot sabot bullets with 1.48 twist
Title: Re: 1.48 twist
Post by: dawhunt on July 24, 2009, 05:57:21 AM: YEB !!

I shot 348 gr. power belts in the one i use to have and they worked just fine.
Bob
Title: Re: 1.48 twist
Post by: bobcat on July 24, 2009, 08:12:33 AM: A Powerbelt is not a sabot. The 1 in 48 twist might be a little slow but it should work with the right bullet. I would try shorter bullets, which means lighter. I wouldn't go too light but I think you'd have better luck with the light to medium weight bullets.
Title: Re: 1.48 twist
Post by: Pat/Rick on July 24, 2009, 12:00:10 PM: 1:48 is the "do it all " rate of twist. May not be ideal, but powder load adjustments can usually get acceptable accuracy from a variety of projectiles.
Title: Re: 1.48 twist
Post by: dawhunt on July 24, 2009, 06:14:55 PM: Quote from: bobcat on July 24, 2009, 08:12:33 AM
A Powerbelt is not a sabot. The 1 in 48 twist might be a little slow but it should work with the right bullet. I would try shorter bullets, which means lighter. I wouldn't go too light but I think you'd have better luck with the light to medium weight bullets.

your right SORRY !!!!!!!!! :bash: really had my head up my as_ but it will shoot sabots just fine.
I just woke up when i wrote that reply,think i better have coffee before i reply that early again,my bad.
Bob
Title: Re: 1.48 twist
Post by: T-Bone on August 06, 2009, 03:23:05 PM: Depends on the individual rifle; my .54cal T/C Hawken with a 1:48 twist won't shoot sabots well, but prefers MaxiHunters, MaxiBalls, Buffalo Bullets or Great Plains Bullets. It only shoots a patched round ball "O.K."

Yes, 1:48 is the "all around" twist, but each gun is different.