fariagaurd
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It is OK to use .45 and or .50 cal bullets that are short and heavy for caliber in a .54 cal. sabot in a rifle with a 1 in 60 twist?
I have a Lyman Great Plains front stuffer in .54 cal w/ a 1 in 60 twist. I understand this is optimal for round balls. At the time of purchase I was a newbie to black powder and did not know I should have purchased the Great Plains Hunter with a faster twist to stabilize longer conical bullets.
I'm trying to avoid spending another $400 on a replacement barrel from Lyman, I want to extend my range and thump on target.
Colorado mule deer and elk are the game. I have access to land but the animals are wary due to human activity and the closest I can get is 125-150 yards. Any load information that has worked for you or thoughts would be helpful?
Thanks!
I have a Lyman Great Plains front stuffer in .54 cal w/ a 1 in 60 twist. I understand this is optimal for round balls. At the time of purchase I was a newbie to black powder and did not know I should have purchased the Great Plains Hunter with a faster twist to stabilize longer conical bullets.
I'm trying to avoid spending another $400 on a replacement barrel from Lyman, I want to extend my range and thump on target.
Colorado mule deer and elk are the game. I have access to land but the animals are wary due to human activity and the closest I can get is 125-150 yards. Any load information that has worked for you or thoughts would be helpful?
Thanks!