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Does anyone know a decent speed loader that will handle 105gr of powder and a saboted bullet in the same loader. Currently, I have to use two loaders one for powder and one for the saboted bullet. I realize that my 54 cal options are limited few and far between. Just wondering if anyone has idea that I can make or buy that works. i do love the 54 cal and i do not plan to down grade to a 50 cal platform. Lanes tubes are 50 cal only. so no help there. Thanks of looking, Blue.

You can find all of the different styles of T/C’s .54 speedloaders on eBay. I don’t know how much powder they hold, but the magnum version probably holds 150 grains.

i do not think they will hold a sabot and powder all in one loader.

I always felt that the idea of "speed loaders" flew in the face of the whole idea behind using a ML in the first place. You have one shot, make doublydamned sure it counts and not be preoccupied with how fast you can reload. Just my opinion, nothing more.

Well, their .50 ones hold a saboted bullet, powder and in some cases, a 209 primer, so I would expect the .54’s to be designed the same?

The TC 4-in-1 speed loaders in .50 will handle 120 grains of FFg and a 370 grain conical or PRB, in .54 will handle 120 grains of FFg and a 430 grain conical or PRB, and in .58 will handle 120 grains of FFg and a 555 grain conical or PRB. I've used all, no problems. I can't imagine that they wouldn't handle a saboted bullet. The .58s did, never tried .50 or .54.

Tom

I agree completely. In fact, people shouldn’t even be allowed to carry stuff to reload.

TOM , thanks for that info. Most of the factory offerings are just to small for my needs. The TC sabot shock wave bullet is way long and eats a lot of space, not to mention the 110gr of T777 lose powder. I will order them and see. You may have solved my problem. Many thanks, Mike

I don't use them for speed, I use them to keep my stuff organized. I prefer them to carrying loose powder and ball. I load my gun, put 2-3 speed loaders + straight line capper in a ziplock bag, put my nipple pick, patch puller, 3-5 cleaning patches, and a 1/2 oz bottle of solvent in another ziplock bag, then put those plus my starter (short+long in one) in my jacket pocket, and I'm set to go. Some people really like possibles bags. I like how they look and hate how they behave. Mine always winds up upside down with my shyte on the ground or in the creek before the day is over.

I agree with you regarding making the first shot count. I've only needed more than 1 shot once and I flubbed the followups as bad as I flubbed the first shot.

Tom

TOM, I too travel light, the loaders are not for speed, just convenience. Just a few things in pockets. No bag and such.

Lanes Tubes are really good for my .50 cal with sabot. But I don't think a 54 would fit in it.