209 dumb newbie question

Smokey 92 · December 16, 2010, 06:43 PM

Got som Speer Gold Dot bullets .452. Want to get some sabots for these for use in my 209 in-line. I see 2 different brands of sabots listed as .451 and .452. Does 1/1000 make a difference? Either one OK to use?

.284 · December 17, 2010, 09:34 AM

I have seen bulk sabots that say "for use of .451-.452 bullets". You will know when you try to shove one down the barrel. Unfortunately, not all barrels are create equal, a 50 cal barrel can vary from .497-.504 and is why some guys can stuff one easier than their buddy standing next to him stuffing the same bullet sabot combo in his gun.

bighead46 · December 18, 2010, 02:19 PM

Either is probably okay but if one sabot says .452 and that's the bullet you have- might as well buy that. It may load a little easier.

45lcshooter · December 24, 2010, 06:32 AM

if that doesnt work, return them and get a different sabot with different size. or if it is to small, you could try a very very thin patch.

December 16, 2010, 06:43 PM	#1
Smokey 92 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2009 Posts: 107	209 dumb newbie question Got som Speer Gold Dot bullets .452. Want to get some sabots for these for use in my 209 in-line. I see 2 different brands of sabots listed as .451 and .452. Does 1/1000 make a difference? Either one OK to use? Last edited by Smokey 92; December 16, 2010 at 09:35 PM.

December 17, 2010, 09:34 AM	#2
.284 Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2009 Location: davison, michigan Posts: 665	I have seen bulk sabots that say "for use of .451-.452 bullets". You will know when you try to shove one down the barrel. Unfortunately, not all barrels are create equal, a 50 cal barrel can vary from .497-.504 and is why some guys can stuff one easier than their buddy standing next to him stuffing the same bullet sabot combo in his gun. __________________ Guns have only two enemies, rust and politicians! Deer are amazing creatures....so please don't burn the sauteed onions and I'll pass on the steak sauce, thank you.

December 18, 2010, 02:19 PM	#3
bighead46 Senior Member Join Date: November 8, 2010 Posts: 140	Either is probably okay but if one sabot says .452 and that's the bullet you have- might as well buy that. It may load a little easier.

December 24, 2010, 06:32 AM	#4
45lcshooter Member Join Date: December 23, 2010 Posts: 27	if that doesnt work, return them and get a different sabot with different size. or if it is to small, you could try a very very thin patch.