Problems Reloading Saboted bullets in my Encore???

[Lawful Larry]

I was over at the TC rifle board and someone said I should give this problem to you guys.  They said you may have a fix for my problem:

While I was testing different bullets in my BP Encore I found that the best groups were with the saboted bullets. However, I had a problem with the Hornaday 300 gr saboted spitzer point bullets. It was harder then hell getting the bullet down the barrel. This is with a good brushing after each shot and a very strong ramrod.

I like the saboted bullets, but don't know what I will do in the field with the ramrod that comes with the Encore. It is not as heavy and as strong as the ramrod I use at the range. Are all saboted bullets this hard to load in the Encore? Lead bullets go down real easy compared to the saboted ones. Help???  :cry:

[savageT]

Larry,
I experienced the same problem with a Traditions 50 cal. m/l I received last year.  Had a heck of a time getting sabotted bullets down the bore.  I wrote Traditions and they suggested changing sabots.  I happened to be in Wal-Mart one day when I found some of the non-sabotted 295gr. HP Copper-Clad PowerBelt Bullets (with the green skirts).  They loaded very easily and Wahoo!!! they were very accurate too.  I found using ff Triple 7- 90 grains that I was getting consistant results.  Good Luck!

Oh, if you want to loosen up that barrel, I'd consider using some J-B bore compound paste along with Kroil, and use a nylon brush to get the sharp edges removed!  Let us know how you make out.  Incidently, check Brownells catalog to order the J-B Compound and Kroil.
Jim

[quickdtoo]

FYI, Midway has Kroil on sale...

http://www.midwayusa.com/rewriteaproduct/137203

[lostid]

Hi Lawlful Larry
 It's good to see you enjoy ML sports,,there's another forum on this very sight that might help ya lot more than us ole buckskinners,,

 The "Modern in-line rifle and shotguns" fellers know a bunch more about them "encore" thingy's

 ,course' if you ever need help adjusting the flint for it,,or learnin the proper way ta make a cows knee,,com-on back we'll help ya best we can