The sabot is and has always been the weakest link.What is the advantage of shooting a knurled bullet over a cast, sized bullet in a sabot?
I've been a big fan of TC's Powerbelts. A full bore bullet with a gas sealing skirt that easily detaches in flight (I'd imagine)
Bullet weight is less compromised than sabot use.
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Buffalo hunters killed buffalo at 300 yards, so we should be able to kill an elk at that range
Mine blew right throughMore like Buffalo killers than hunters. They could care less how far it ran as long as it died to deprive the natives of a food source. Most just wanted hides and skulls. Ethical hunting was hardly a thought at that time. I would wager many 100s of tons of meat went to waste.
Sounds to me like your choice of bullet construction had far more impact on your poor results than weight. A 325gr FTX will blow through an elk with a good broadside hit. Ive seen one travel through the full length of a deer. I do prefer big soft lead for some shooting but 400gr in a 50cal aint big. Its not all that big in a 45cal either.
Powerbelts have a major flaw. Load them hot enough for longer range and they hold up poorly when a close shot is offered. They may kill but penetration is poor when impact speed is high.
For every 1 time i see your response ive seen 10 or more with poor penetration.
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You can buy a Speer 50cal 325gr HP that will smoke it for under 40cents a piece.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...ter-325-grain-jacketed-hollow-point-box-of-50
More like Buffalo killers than hunters. They could care less how far it ran as long as it died to deprive the natives of a food source. Most just wanted hides and skulls. Ethical hunting was hardly a thought at that time. I would wager many 100s of tons of meat went to waste.
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