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November 1, 2010, 02:14 PM | #1 |
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Black powder rifle question
I have a Traditions Deerhunter which is a side lock. It's really accurate and fun to shoot. It has a 1:66 twist barrel. I've been told that I should use round balls or conicals rather than sabots. Is there a reason for this? Is it true? I have round balls and 295 grain power belts. It I can't use them in it, I can use my CVA Wolf which has a 1:28 twist barrel. I just enjoy shooting that cap lock more than the inline. Thanks for your help.
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November 1, 2010, 03:29 PM | #2 |
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The 1:66 twist is fairly slow but is excellent for patched round balls, as it was designed to do. And it will hold accuracy with heavy hunting loads. Sabot and conicals, in all probability, will not shoot accurately with it. This type rifle is more traditional than many around today.
You can take to the range and test. See what works for you. There is no danger in just trying the sabots and conicals with reasonable loads. |
November 1, 2010, 06:51 PM | #3 | |
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