T/C Hawken

[M77MKII]

Was thinking about trying sabot and modern bullet in my Hawken this year.Anybody ever tried this?Lots of pointed muzzle bullets for sabots out there.

[Remington788]

it depends on the rifling twist rate of the barrel.

[Ecclectic Collector]

it depends on the rifling twist rate of the barrel.

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Twist rate determines if the bullet flies true or just tumbles after it leaves the bore. Look up the stats on your T/C. Compare with the twist rate for a centerfire rifle shooting same caliber/weight projectile.

[Tim Ault]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^What he said.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Twist rate determines if the bullet flies true or just tumbles after it leaves the bore. Look up the stats on your T/C. Compare with the twist rate for a centerfire rifle shooting same caliber/weight projectile.

Twist on TC Hawkins are generally 1:48 and shoot maxiballs very well , sabots ? Never done that but who knows may shoot fine I'd look for the shortest bullets to try out first and push them pretty hard speed helps with the stability if your near that edge of stability due to slow twist . What caliber btw ?

[41 Redhawk]

I have shot Hornaday 250 gr saboted bullets out of my CVA 1:48. They did fine. I since switched back to maxi-balls as they are easier to load in a dirty bore and pull back out if you forget the powder (not that I have ever done that ).

[M77MKII]

The Hawken is a 50 cal.Gonna try maxi balls first

[M77MKII]

Is a patch still used with the maxi balls?

[Tim Ault]

Is a patch still used with the maxi balls?

No just fill the lube grooves in the maxiball with lube with your fingers , crisco actually works well or whatever you lube the patches with .

[PAwhitetailbowhunter]

In my 50 Cal. Hawkins I shoot 250 grain .45 Cal hornady SST with the red Sabot. 80 Grains of FF and it is very accurate and deadly load for me. Took a cow sized doe this last late season with a double lung shot at 20 yards. She ran about 30 yards and flopped.

This is the same bullet I shoot in my CVA Optima Pro in-line.

These: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/27...-sst-box-of-20

[M77MKII]

thx for the load will also give that a whack