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Offline rickyp

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« on: June 11, 2005, 06:17:10 AM »
Has anyone tried  loading a 45 caliber muzzle loading sabot in a  45-70 round?

I just looked at the 45 cal ones from T/C 45 cal 155 gr bullets and they measure right around 458

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« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2005, 06:59:09 AM »
Thought about it.  No  reason it wouldn't work unless the twist is just not slow enough for such a light bullet.  That's all paper patching is about anyway.

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« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2005, 12:26:44 PM »
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« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2005, 12:49:05 PM »
thanks for the link. this gave me some more ideas :twisted:
I may be on the look out for some .350 round balls soon

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« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2005, 05:44:11 PM »
Thanks rickyp, now I will have to try it.  :D
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