NEF Sidekick Shooters

[Marksman72]

I've had my Sidekick for almost 3 years and like it alot. I use 240 grn. XTP's with (2) 777 pellets. The only drawback is loading the bullet/sabot. On a scale from 1-10 and 10 being difficult, it's an 8-9 getting the load started and then pushing down the barrel. I don't want to crush the pellets when getting to the end. Is this normal? I'm not expecting the sabot to "slide" down, but for me, it requires a really good push to start and continue to the bottom. Would a SMALL application of Bore-Butter/lube around the green Sabot help?

Thanks,

Mark-MI

 

[Anonymous]

get you some Harvester Crush Ribbed Sabots

 

[Critter]

The BB may help. Your going to have to try it and see casue everyones gun is different. The crushrib sabots are a good suggestion too if you don't want to mess with the BB.

 

[alleyyooper]

MMP sells different sabots for the 50 cal. some are for tight bore guns. They have an ad at the top of page with a phone number, give them a call and they may be able to set you in the right direction.
I also some times roll the sabot on my tongue to wet it just a little to get them to slide down easy. :lol: Sabot loader taught me that trick.

Al