Identification Help Needed

[bandicoot]

Can anyone identify this projectile? It is a R.E.A.L. bullet with only a top driving band. .50 cal. Top band mikes .504. It is encased in a very thin sabot-like plastic case, but the top driving band is larger that the "sabot". I think these would meet CO regs. Total weight is 350 grains. I'm down to my last 11, and so much time has passed I do not remember who made them. From a sitting position I can shoot 4" groups with open sights out of my Pedersoli Brutus. I really like R.E.A.L. bullets because you get a clean .50 cal. hole in and out, and blood trails even I can follow. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[sdporter]

The tip sure looks like a Maxi-Ball. Never seen one in a sabot though.

 

[southdakbearfan]

I was thinking the same. Can you take the bullet out of the sabot for a picture?

 

[bandicoot]

I was thinking the same. Can you take the bullet out of the sabot for a picture?

Not going to ruin one, but it has no bands under the top one. The sides and bottom are flat.

 

[ShawnT]

Are there slits in the plastic sabot?

 

[bandicoot]

Are there slits in the plastic sabot?

Nope.

 

[ShawnT]

Odd sabot, Never seen one that was not cut so as to release the bullet. Seen some Wads for shotguns that were not cut. Could those be slugs for a shotgun?

 

[bandicoot]

Nope. I've shot some of 'em. They are definitely .50 cal.

 

[Dwayne]

Sabots are illegal in. Colorado. Must be full conical or PRB.

 

[Nit Wit]

Kinda look like something Hastings slug co guys had 15-20 years ago.
Nit Wit

 

[bandicoot]

Kinda look like something Hastings slug co guys had 15-20 years ago.
Nit Wit

That hit a cord. You may be right. Thanks.

 

[michiganmuzzy]

Hammerhead slug mold is the closest thing ive been able to find. Course its outta stock...
https://slugsrus.com/hammerhead-slug-mold-details.html

 

[bandicoot]

Thanks for the help, my friends. I guess I better move on.