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<blockquote data-quote="tschwarz" data-source="post: 1642642" data-attributes="member: 19893"><p>Ed, </p><p>Thank you for the response. Fortunately, I am not a complete dolt. I am not trying to load the sabot and bullet independently, rather they are as a single unit. </p><p></p><p>I sent the following information to Dustin. Perhaps this will give folks a better idea of the current situation.</p><p></p><p>--</p><p></p><p>I'm working with a .54 cal Thompson Center 'Grey Hawk'. The rifling is 1:48 RH. I bought the gun about 10 years ago off of an acquaintance who needed a few extra dollars at the time. I have never personally shot this gun, and it has been stored with my uncle's rifles at his house. Here is a photo of the gun <a href="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/17814523/grey_hawk_54cal.jpg" target="_blank">http://dl.dropbox.com/u/17814523/grey_hawk_54cal.jpg</a></p><p></p><p>He says he picked up the sabot / bullet package at Gene Sears' shop. I described them improperly in the post. They are actually Nosler (part# 54250) - 10 pack .54 Cal / 250 grain (.451" diameter projectile). </p><p>Here's a photo of those <a href="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/17814523/nos...al_bullets.jpg" target="_blank">http://dl.dropbox.com/u/17814523/nos...al_bullets.jpg</a></p><p></p><p>I interpret that package to mean the sabot is for a 54 cal rifle and it holds a 45 cal projectile. Simple enough. The back lists the minimum twist at 1:48 and recommends a 1:36 for best results - fine. </p><p></p><p>After examining the gun again, I think I may have found the reason why I'm seeing a gap between the sabot and the wall of the barrel (you may be able to make it out here: <a href="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/17814523/fordustin.jpg" target="_blank">http://dl.dropbox.com/u/17814523/fordustin.jpg</a>) The rifling ends approx 1" from the muzzle. I don't have a ball puller else I'd probably be more adventurous in my investigation. </p><p></p><p>I would welcome your thoughts. Also, do you know if H&H carries supplies?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tschwarz, post: 1642642, member: 19893"] Ed, Thank you for the response. Fortunately, I am not a complete dolt. I am not trying to load the sabot and bullet independently, rather they are as a single unit. I sent the following information to Dustin. Perhaps this will give folks a better idea of the current situation. -- I'm working with a .54 cal Thompson Center 'Grey Hawk'. The rifling is 1:48 RH. I bought the gun about 10 years ago off of an acquaintance who needed a few extra dollars at the time. I have never personally shot this gun, and it has been stored with my uncle's rifles at his house. Here is a photo of the gun [url]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/17814523/grey_hawk_54cal.jpg[/url] He says he picked up the sabot / bullet package at Gene Sears' shop. I described them improperly in the post. They are actually Nosler (part# 54250) - 10 pack .54 Cal / 250 grain (.451" diameter projectile). Here's a photo of those [url]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/17814523/nos...al_bullets.jpg[/url] I interpret that package to mean the sabot is for a 54 cal rifle and it holds a 45 cal projectile. Simple enough. The back lists the minimum twist at 1:48 and recommends a 1:36 for best results - fine. After examining the gun again, I think I may have found the reason why I'm seeing a gap between the sabot and the wall of the barrel (you may be able to make it out here: [url]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/17814523/fordustin.jpg[/url]) The rifling ends approx 1" from the muzzle. I don't have a ball puller else I'd probably be more adventurous in my investigation. I would welcome your thoughts. Also, do you know if H&H carries supplies? [/QUOTE]
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