Introduction to Muzzleloading

[Matthew57]

They also list a 1:28 twist version. What are the benefits to going that route?

I'm sure other experts can chime in on their preferences, but my rule of thumb is a faster twist like 1:28 is better when shooting conical bullets with polymer bases like a Powerbelt or Hornady Bore Driver. A slower twist rifle like 1:50 would be my choice if i was shooting a round ball or pure lead conical. The theory there is a faster twist rate stabilizes the longer sleeker bullets like the ELD-X better.

 

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I'm sure other experts can chime in on their preferences, but my rule of thumb is a faster twist like 1:28 is better when shooting conical bullets with polymer bases like a Powerbelt or Hornady Bore Driver. A slower twist rifle like 1:50 would be my choice if i was shooting a round ball or pure lead conical. The theory there is a faster twist rate stabilizes the longer sleeker bullets like the ELD-X better.

So for WA I plan to shoot conical sabots, but it sounds like that's not an option for other states. Right now, I'm really only looking at WA.

 

[WildWill]

Totally, it's just unclear if I need it. My reading is that I don't. You only need a different breech plug if you have a 2009 or older.

If you plan on using 209 get it. Mines far newer then a 2009 and I had issues with the orginal breech plug and 209. Also get a 1:28 twist will shoot sabots and non saboted conicals fine.

 

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Done