Dougs136Schwartz said:
ENCORE50A I'm just curious . Why do you think you can't get the Parker 275 or 300 BEs to shoot out past 200 ? You like the SST /FTX bullet correct ? Is the BC that much better on the Hornady bullet ? Also do you know the jacket thickness of the SST/FTX bullet ? Sorry for off topic questions ,trying to learn all I can
I have no clue. I tried just about every sabot Harvester and MMP makes with both BE's. I have to give both businesses a ton of credit for working with me and all the different samples they sent. Both bullets shot
"decent" at 100. After 100 they started opening up. At 300 all consistency was completely gone and they were all over the paper.
Of all the bullets I've tried to date, the SST, or Whitetail Medicine with the H5045LB sabot remains the most accurate long range bullet. I have some Match Hunters that I haven't tried yet but they would ONLY be for paper, as we just can't get the velocity to perform properly on game at range. I've tried the BOMB bullet, which didn't work. However I have to admit I'm running out of different sabots to try with the BOMB. I wanted the 290gr flat base Barnes to shoot, but that didn't work out either.
As far as the FTX, I've only shot them from the .450 Bushmaster and they are EXTREMELY accurate. I used the .450 opening day last year, as my muzzleloader Leupold was in for repairs. The bullet completely jellified the inside of a buck I took opening day. Beyond this, I don't have that much experience with the FTX and certainly not in the muzzleloader.
The ignition system on the RU and UF rifles, still are designed to shoot pellets. Although they will shoot loose BP or BPS, ignition with BH (IMO) can be debated. The breech plugs are actually a two part welded piece and flat faced. Not a single piece like most plugs and concave. Although the LRMP is hotter, it doesn't have the pressure of the 209. So I read with interest, when shooters comment that their velocity is consistent with BH from RU or UF rifles.
The best measurements I can get you (this morning) for the SST jacket:
Base thickness: .055
Step side thickness: .036
Mid side thickness: .025