What bullet(s) interest you? Sabots come in different sizes, thicknesses and petals. Members here seem to know which sabots fit specific bullets, for a customized fit.
Just ask for help here, once deciding what bullet you chose for hunting.
I use the short black smooth Harvester EZ -LOAD sabot in my Optima and it shoots about any bullet well. Seems to really like the xtp. I currently shoot the Thor 300 grn full bore.
Plenty of good ones for under 50cents each. Bullets made for hot 45Long Colt loads and 454 Casull will get you in the ballpark. Just avoid bullets made for 45ACP. They are really fragile at ML speeds.
So...
$6 for 50 sabots
$19 for 50 300gr or $30 for 100 250gr bullets
And $7.95 flat rate shipping
Guys I’ve always shot maxi balls this optima just scatters them bought some tc with blue sabots have to about drive them doe the barrel so I’m open to suggestions
TC with a blue sabot sounds the the 200 grain Shockwave. I'm not sure if there is a substitute sabot for the supplied one, which would a MMP 40x50. 40 cal bullet by 50 cal bore. Look at Harvester sabots to see if they have a 40x50 crush rib that should load easier.