CVA Optima 50 Cal Loading Question?

[muskie_man]

Hello. I just recently purchased a CVA 50 Cal Optima. I am using Thompson/Center Shockwave Sabots. When i put the sabot at the top of the barrel i am having a heck of a time getting it down the barrel using my ramrod. Am i doing something wrong here or is there another attachment that needs to go on my ramrod? Thanks for any help!!

[UtahRob]

You might want to try using different (Thinner )sabot.
Some are thinner than others  and might load easier .
I use a Hornady sabot ( black)and a xtp .45 cal. (452)bullet in my .50Tradition pursuit pro.
 But my son uses a xtp .44 cal. (.430)  bullet and a (green )Hornady sabot in .50 cal. CVA optima .
The Smaller bullet and thicker Sabot loaded and shot better in his gun.