Yes the bare 209 primer conversion will be more reliable than the plastic jackets.
110-115gr of BH209 by volume and either the 200gr SST, 195gr Barnes or the 185gr Bloodline are excellent for deer. 200gr XTPs for practice or for reduced power hunting loads. It works quite well if not pushed too fast.
Try both the MMP tan sabot and the Harvester light blue smooth sabot. The tan comes with the Barnes and SSTs.
Good thing is that there are few options when it comes to sabots...Going to try all three bullets..thanks
