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A buddy & I had planned on loading some sabots up for varmint hunting to use in our .308 Savage's. After reading a couple of different forums we decided not to. Everybody seemed to bash sabots. About 2 weeks ago I obtained a box of factory loaded .308 Accelerators, I took them out and shot them at 100 yards and found 3 shots in less than 1". Has anybody else shot these with good results and why are they looked down upon so badly?
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I haven't shot any of the factory stuff but I've been messing with the sabots from JD components. I haven't been able to get the accuracy I want in the 06 or the 308, but the 30-30 AI is showing real promise. The biggest problem I'm having is finding a 55 gr. bullet I feel comfortable with loading the magazine full.
the most expensive bullet there is isn't worth a plug nickel if it don't go where its supposed to. www.historicshooting.com
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Forgive my ignorance, why 55 grain? Check P/N 144114 @ www.midwayusa.com I also did a search for Hornady and then did a search w/in for 55 grain and found several types. Hope this helps. kwag
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55 gr. because that appears to be what Jd has engineered the sabots for. I've tried some 63 gr. semi spitzers , and 46 gr hollow points, but can't seem to get the accuracy of the 55's. As I'm doing this in a 30-30 rifle, I firmly believe I don't want pointy bullets pushing on the primer of the cartridge in front of it in the magazine.
the most expensive bullet there is isn't worth a plug nickel if it don't go where its supposed to. www.historicshooting.com
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Forgive MY ignorance, but why bother with sabots in the first place???
Proverbs 1:7 - The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
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Because they're there. Besides all that launching something out of a 20 in barrel 30-30 at 4000 fps is something that just don't happen everyday.
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"Because it's there" is a good enough reason for me. Fan of George Leigh Mallory here.
Proverbs 1:7 - The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
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Because they're there. Besides all that launching something out of a 20 in barrel 30-30 at 4000 fps is something that just don't happen everyday. AND with little barrel wear. I was thinking of my use in a box magazine in my 308, not the 30-30.
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