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Offline BigVinn

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Trouble loading bloodlines in my new muzzy
« on: March 25, 2023, 08:12:51 AM »
I just picked up a knight ultralite and have about 20 rounds down it shooting power belts to break in the barrel. I tried to load some bloodline 275 grain bullets and it wasn’t even possible to get it past the crown. This is the bullet I have used in my disc and disc extreme and want to keep using them. Do I just more rounds down the barrel or has anyone found a different sabot that works?  Thanks

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Re: Trouble loading bloodlines in my new muzzy
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2023, 08:15:21 AM »
Have you tried the crushed rib sabots?  Look like a sabot with a bunch of lines/grooves.

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Re: Trouble loading bloodlines in my new muzzy
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2023, 10:00:54 AM »
Pretty common with those combos.
Love the bullet. Hate loading them.
There are other sabots that may help. The orange map or a harvester crush rib.
Those are a long bullet so they need to load pretty snug.

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Re: Trouble loading bloodlines in my new muzzy
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2023, 10:27:30 AM »
Barnes T-EZ load and shoot phenomenal in my ultra lite

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Re: Trouble loading bloodlines in my new muzzy
« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2023, 02:52:18 PM »
Have you tried the crushed rib sabots?  Look like a sabot with a bunch of lines/grooves.

I haven’t tried them yet but will look to order some. Thanks

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Re: Trouble loading bloodlines in my new muzzy
« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2023, 04:27:45 PM »
Barnes T-EZ load and shoot phenomenal in my ultra lite

Are these the bullets you used to take your bear and you elk last season?  I am assuming you were happy with the performance?

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Re: Trouble loading bloodlines in my new muzzy
« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2023, 04:44:17 PM »
Have you tried the crushed rib sabots?  Look like a sabot with a bunch of lines/grooves.

I haven’t tried them yet but will look to order some. Thanks

The 300 and the 275's load very well for me in all of my Knights with the MMP Orange .457-.458/50 sabot.



And you are right! REALLY really good bullets to hunt with

Keep shooting muzzleloaders - They are a blast!!

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Re: Trouble loading bloodlines in my new muzzy
« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2023, 07:34:55 PM »
Barnes T-EZ load and shoot phenomenal in my ultra lite

Are these the bullets you used to take your bear and you elk last season?  I am assuming you were happy with the performance?
performed excellent!!

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Re: Trouble loading bloodlines in my new muzzy
« Reply #8 on: March 26, 2023, 12:09:43 PM »
It happened to me years ago too. Bought the same manufacturer of a muzzy and assumed the same bullet combo would work. All barrels are different so I have a different set up for each. You’re just going to have to find the load combo that your barrel likes. No different than working a load for any rifle … good luck 👍🏼
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Re: Trouble loading bloodlines in my new muzzy
« Reply #9 on: March 26, 2023, 01:20:02 PM »
Have you tried the crushed rib sabots?  Look like a sabot with a bunch of lines/grooves.

I haven’t tried them yet but will look to order some. Thanks

The 300 and the 275's load very well for me in all of my Knights with the MMP Orange .457-.458/50 sabot.



And you are right! REALLY really good bullets to hunt with

This combo is what I have used in my Bighorn.

 


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