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Anybody shoot pure lead conicals?
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<blockquote data-quote="GMB54" data-source="post: 5439177" data-attributes="member: 15365"><p>There are much better conicals than the old T/C Maxis. Hornady used to offer a 410gr Great Plains that was better than the 385gr just as one example of a commercially available conical. If you want good conicals go to Bullshop or even NoExcuses for his sizing pack. Once you find the size you need (just like choosing a sabot) buy a conical in the 420-460gr range. They are about $60/100 from Bullshop. Pretty sure Dan can still size them to your needs. NoExcuses does also.</p><p></p><p>Keep loads in the 70-90gr range if using Triple7 or Swiss. Usually no more than about 80gr is needed. Pyrodex might need a little more. BH209 will need less and may require more tinkering but ive used it plenty with 45cal conicals without a problem. I just dont see how that its any different than choosing the best sabot and load for your rifle. I find it no more difficult and a bit easier to load in the field because i dont need a short starter at all. I use less powder and often less cost per shot.</p><p></p><p>Somehow most of the guys in PACNW regulated hunts are able to figure this out. You cant use sabots in places like Colorado and Idaho.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GMB54, post: 5439177, member: 15365"] There are much better conicals than the old T/C Maxis. Hornady used to offer a 410gr Great Plains that was better than the 385gr just as one example of a commercially available conical. If you want good conicals go to Bullshop or even NoExcuses for his sizing pack. Once you find the size you need (just like choosing a sabot) buy a conical in the 420-460gr range. They are about $60/100 from Bullshop. Pretty sure Dan can still size them to your needs. NoExcuses does also. Keep loads in the 70-90gr range if using Triple7 or Swiss. Usually no more than about 80gr is needed. Pyrodex might need a little more. BH209 will need less and may require more tinkering but ive used it plenty with 45cal conicals without a problem. I just dont see how that its any different than choosing the best sabot and load for your rifle. I find it no more difficult and a bit easier to load in the field because i dont need a short starter at all. I use less powder and often less cost per shot. Somehow most of the guys in PACNW regulated hunts are able to figure this out. You cant use sabots in places like Colorado and Idaho. [/QUOTE]
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