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.

 

[Irrelevant]

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.

 

[Irrelevant]

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[WildWill]

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Awesome! I have a feeling the bore drivers will far out perform those powerbelts let us know.

 

[Matthew57]

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Good call, I agree with @WildWill

 

[Irrelevant]

Sorta a stress purchase... work has been terrible, family stuff is, well, tough, and then the "conclusions" if you want to call them that of the bonus thread, just left me more stressed.

This'll at least distract me for a while.

 

[Matthew57]

Sorta a stress purchase... work has been terrible, family stuff is, well, tough, and then the "conclusions" if you want to call them that of the bonus thread, just left me more stressed.

This'll at least distract me for a while.

I’ve had a lot of fun tinkering with mine, hope you enjoy yours.

 

[Treeshark]

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Good to go with primers?