murf205
11-17-2013, 03:39 PM
I need a good 12 ga sabot load using Blue Dot or Unique for my 870 w/a 20" Hastings cantilever barrel. I have 50 cal sabots from Slugs R Us and have just ordered a 440 gr Lee 50 cal pistol mould. I've got 2 3/4" Cheddite hulls, .125 fiber wads, and .250 gas seal wads. I will roll crimp. The Blue Dot loads I am seeing are all over the map as far as starting to max loads and some do'nt state whether they were shot in a solid breech gun or a pump/auto. The Lee mould is a gas check but of course I will not use one since it will not be engraved by the rifling. The sabot weighs 70 grs and the boolit will probably weigh 440 grs or I can add lead till it does for total ejecta of around 510 grs. I have no way to pressure test so I'll let the chrono tell the story. I do'nt see many Unique loads mentioned and it may be too fast but I have an 8lb keg, soooo being the frugal(cheap) guy I am, I'd use it if it'll work but I'd scrap the Unique idea if not. If I am in the wrong burn rate I am certainly open to try a different powder. Thanks for any help. There are some of the most knowledgeable people in the sport here and we are lucky indeed to have such a venue.
Murf205
Murf205