Sabots For Traditions In-line

[LyleK]

Currently having problems with sabots that are difficult to load.  Shockwaves are incredibly difficult and Powerbelts seem way to loose.

Any ideas on what sabot to try next?

Thanks

[Mark whiz]

You might try a different brand of sabot itself to try on those Shockwave bullets.   Maybe Harvester or Knight Sabots might make them easier to load.

Also put a little "dabble" of spit around the outside edge of the sabot before you load it - that helps sometimes.

[sabotloader]

LyleK

I have a CVA with the same style Spanish barrel - I am using Nosler Sabots and they work really well with Hornady-Nosler-Speer- and Sierra bullets.  I think they are the thinnest sabot out there followed by Harvester, then TC Mag sabots.

I not sure what sabot comes with a Shockwave but you might try a Nosler.

http://www.wholesalehunter.com/product/nosler/nosldes/NoslerSabots.htm

[LyleK]

Thanks for the input.  I do appreciate your responses

Lyle

[Felixthekat]

I just purchased some powerbelts for my Omega, the guy at the store recommended them cause I was having a hard time getting Shock Wave Sabots down the barrel, they came with  a jacket thing, the powerbelts do not.  I am skeptical that the powerbelts will just slide down on their own or too easily.  Is this a problem if they fit too loose?

[Keith Lewis]

Powerbelts shoot just fine out of my stainless .50 Omega. If you are having problems with sabot/bullet combinations the Harvester sabots are a little thinner and when replaced on a Hornady SST I can get it to load in my Omega. With the Hornady sabot it is a real chore and sometimes impossible.

[oneshotonekill]

If I remember correctly the Hornady sabots are made by MMP as are the T/C sabots.  If you look for different sabots to try with the shockwaves you may want to avoid these brands as they should all be the same.

[oneshotonekill]

I just purchased some powerbelts for my Omega, the guy at the store recommended them cause I was having a hard time getting Shock Wave Sabots down the barrel, they came with  a jacket thing, the powerbelts do not.  I am skeptical that the powerbelts will just slide down on their own or too easily.  Is this a problem if they fit too loose?

Yes it is a problem if they are too loose.  If the bullet comes off the powder charge and creates a gap you could have a serious problem with high pressure spikes and detonation.  Not to mention poor accuracy.

[Keith Lewis]

I just purchased some powerbelts for my Omega, the guy at the store recommended them cause I was having a hard time getting Shock Wave Sabots down the barrel, they came with  a jacket thing, the powerbelts do not.  I am skeptical that the powerbelts will just slide down on their own or too easily.  Is this a problem if they fit too loose?

Yes it is a problem if they are too loose.  If the bullet comes off the powder charge and creates a gap you could have a serious problem with high pressure spikes and detonation.  Not to mention poor accuracy.

I would not be concerned about the bullet getting off the powder unless you are carrying your rifle on a quad with the barrel down. Omega barrels are pretty tight and when the rifle is carried correctly the chance of bullet moving is pretty remote. I carry Powerbelts for follow-up shots as they are fast to reload. First shot is a a 300gr. Hornady SST with Harvester sabot. I found that combination shoots almost same at 100 yards as a 295gr. Powerbelt in my Omega.