Precision Rifle Muzzle Loader Custom Bullets

bluewaterhunter

February 16, 2003 18:36

http://www.prbullet.com/index.htm

Has any one ever used these bullets? They seem to have one of the most comprehensive web sites I have been able to find regard BP. But they do have an axe to grind. They are trying to SELL their bullets. They claim and HAVE pics of sub MOA groups that would make a centerfire sniper proud.

I am Looking for feed back on different loads,powders bullet weights etc. for White tail applications. I will be hunting with an Omega 28" SS barrel with 1:28 twist.



I have hunted and shot smoke poles since I was a kid. However I have only been using in line rifle for a few years now. I am always open to learn from folks with more experience than me. Saves time , risk and $$$$.

Thanks to input on this board I just bought a T/C Omega in Stainless.

PS: I respect Every one's opinions, both traditionalists and in line shooters. I am not trying to start a debate either way. I own both.

Thanks in advance for any information.

"Lead, Follow, Or Get Out Of The Way."

Charlie

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  bambihunter

  February 16, 2003 20:19

  I haven't tried these EXACT ones, but I have used several types of polymer-tipped bullets in my Remington 700ML. I only tested mine to 150 yards, and only shooting 2-50 grain pellets (100 grains). It made less than 2" difference in drop at 150 yards (vs a 240 gr .44 caliber sabot), but the ones I tried weren't boat-tail (I don't think). If you choose to try polymer-tipped projectiles, make sure you get a bullet-seater/ramrod that is made for the sharper nosed bullets.
  In the end, they were no more accurate than a blunt-nosed sabot but did shoot a hair flatter. I probably won't ever shoot 150 yard shot at big game, and they are too expensive to shoot with all the time. If memory serves, the ones I was shooting were around $1.25 each.
  Hope that helps. [:)]
  
  It doesn't matter what you shoot, just shoot it well...

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  He Dog

  February 17, 2003 05:30

  I have not tried those either. I like Cabela's "Dead Center Sabots," and Power Belt Bullets.

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  Randy Smith

  February 17, 2003 05:30

  I've field tested almost all of PR's sabots. They are innovative and well designed. The polymer tipped bullets are somewhat fragile and you must, must use their special ramrod loading tip (sent with the bullets at no extra charge). I made the longest muzzleloader deer shot of my life using the Spitzer - 185-grain - if memory is accurate. They are not anymore accurate than anything else but their quality control is good.
  Try the 300-grain Hornady XTP load during your experiments. They are reasonably priced in bulk and just an excellent muzzleoading round.... and they load easily and are rugged (not to tempermental for rough loading in the field)
  Another excellent round is the 375-grain Buffalo sabot. Hard hitting, accurate, rugged and easy loading.
  Some projectiles, depending on your gun are fragile and some are the sh...ts to load correctly. I despise the Barnes X-bullet and some of T/C sabots load very hard in T/C guns. I've found that an easy loading projectile is more likely to be undamaged, more accurate on a shot for shot basis and much better in the field for quick backup shots. I've used PR bullets in a T/C Thunder Hawk and thought they worked better than standard T/C loads but they are fragile if they load hard in your particular gun.

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