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Post by tim1980 on Oct 28, 2023 18:16:11 GMT -5
Hey everyone I just received a cva smokeless. I have a hunt coming up that I can only use copper bullets. My research has lead me to using sabots since I can’t size them copper bullets. I was wondering if anyone would be willing to share some load data for sabots.
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Post by jeffgra on Oct 30, 2023 11:28:23 GMT -5
56 grains of 4198
195 grain Barnes flat base t-ez (knurled)
Harvester smooth blue sabot
Your looking for a very snug fit.
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Post by tim1980 on Oct 30, 2023 19:34:42 GMT -5
Thanks a lot for the help. Now I need to figure out how to Knurl.
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Post by dennis on Oct 30, 2023 20:04:47 GMT -5
Roll the bullet between 2 cross cut bastard files.
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Post by tim1980 on Oct 30, 2023 21:09:59 GMT -5
Thanks. I was trying to shoot full bore coppers. Would knurled bullets make a difference in full bore?
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Post by dennis on Oct 30, 2023 21:16:36 GMT -5
Yes and you will need a wad with copper solids. They will load a bit harder than jacketed smooth size bullets
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Post by buckdoehunter on Nov 2, 2023 19:34:58 GMT -5
Many CVA 45-70 barrels will take a Barnes .451 250 grain TEZ without sizing, my 2 Apex's need a knurl for a good fit and that bullet shoots very well out of them.
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Post by tim1980 on Nov 8, 2023 11:12:02 GMT -5
Buckdoehunter
How many grains powder are you using.
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Post by buckdoehunter on Nov 8, 2023 18:55:09 GMT -5
60 grains of H4198. I have also duplexed with 6 grains of N110 with 52 grains of H4198.
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