Thor bullets in optima won’t fit?

[bronko220002]

I shot some of the BOR Locks today (see other thread) and did run into a few in one pack that did have loose tips. Secret I think is to check them before loading and use a proper well-fitting jag (one that presses on the bullet not the tip) when loading. I used a jag that wasn’t quite right and it pulled a tip off when I withdrew the ramrod. I shot it anyway and the tipless bullet went right into the same group with the others on the target. They have shot quite well for me.

Good tip. I purchased the CVA universal loading tips for the end of my ramrods. I shoot .45s up to .58s and these tips work for every bullet type.
https://cva.com/product/universal-ramrod-loading-tip/

 

[muzzle-loader]

Got a sizing pack from Thor, I can’t even get the .50 to start down the barrel. I have heard good things about these bullets. Im going in a different direction now though, I would hate to be trying cram one of these down for a follow up shot. Any suggestions for a Colorado legal bullet. The power belts I have go down no problem
Thanks for any input

Some muzzleloaders have extremely tight bores diameters so Thor produces a .499 option for just such an occasion. If you give our customer service team a call at 855-236-5000 then we can get some ordered for you.

 

[rangerod]

There you go.

 

[txhunter58]

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/tho...starter-with-universal-loading-tips?rrec=true
This includes the tips I use. Not only do they push against the lead bullet instead of the tip, but they are also recessed so that no pressure is put on the plastic tip at all.

 

[ElDiablo]

The Barnes Aligner tips and the Spin Jags work well too with those BOR Locks.

 

[Rudyk]

Federal bore locks, any need for a wad?

 

[ElDiablo]

Federal bore locks, any need for a wad?

Worth a try. Depends on your bore. I’ve shot them with and without and didn’t see much difference in my rifles but you may see different results.

 

[txhunter58]

I meant to try them with with a wad or MMP sub base but ran out of time.

https://www.londerosports.com/firearms/precision-rifle-s-50-cal-mmp-sub-bases
That is the reason I love muzzleloading: Can always find something to tweak your load/ accuracy.

Also the reason I dont always love it! . Spend a LOT of time and money chasing something better

 

[txhunter58]

The Barnes Aligner tips and the Spin Jags work well too with those BOR Locks.

Have both of those, currently use in the Barnes, but the spin jag might even be better

 

[JeffB1961]

.....................................
. Spend a LOT of time and money chasing something better

yep , my lady doesn't like you folks and has been telling me to stay away from MML .
BTW , ordered a new scope last night ! hahaha

 

[txhunter58]

MMP sub bases use to be about $5. Now a bit over $0.30 per shot

 

[GM54-120]

A 50 pack of poly wads are like a dollar plus shipping from Fury and $20/1000 from Buffalo Arms. Not something i would recommend with a hollow base Thor but with jacketed bullets you really should try them.

 

[ElDiablo]

I haven’t tried MMP sub bases with the Thors but it looks like a workable combo

 

[GM54-120]

I haven’t tried MMP sub bases with the Thors but it looks like a workable combo

Maybe as long as the sub base dont stick too much in the Thor base after it leaves the barrel......It shouldnt but.................

 

[Rudyk]

Thank you for the recommendation on the federal borlock.

 

[mnoland30]

Glue the sub base to the Thor and you'd have a powerbelt that really worked on game. But then from what I understand, the Thor's work very well on their own.

 

[Hatchet Jack]

I would not recommend gluing anything to your conical. The MMP and bullet should seperate shortly after leaving the barrel.

 

[rangerod]

Never thought the Thor needed a sub base.

 

[ElDiablo]

Never thought the Thor needed a sub base.

Might help in a TC QLA

 

[ronlaughlin]

Cannot say the Thor works in all QLA, but can say the Thor worked in one Omega with a QLA. Worked good too. Thor was the only conical that worked good in the Omega with QLA.

At the time, the conclusion was the Thor worked with the QLA, as do the MMP sub base.