Bullets, bullets and more bullets? - The Firearms Forum

newbee · 03-08-2009, 07:09 PM

I purchased a CVA Wolf magnum, with a 1:28 twist. CVA advises using Power Belt Bullets, and doesn't say nice things about sabots or solid lead. My state won't let you use sabots for muzzle loader season.

Are power belt concidered sabots or not?

and What is the real story on using sabots or lead bullets in a BP with the fast twist of 1:28. I know most side locks have a pretty slow twist.

sandhillmike · 03-10-2009, 04:51 AM

I've shot round ball with my Wolf with no adverse affects. But, I don't have a manual for it so maybe I just don't know any better.

newbee · 03-10-2009, 09:36 AM

Being new to Black powder ML's I thaught I should ask. I know most older style ML's have a pretty slow twist 1:48 or even 1:62. So I didn't know if the faster twist would cause extreme leading of the barrel. I also remember how hard it is to delead a barrel.

I also knew cva has some connection to the makers of the powerbelt bullets.

phinsnfur1 · 03-10-2009, 06:56 PM

Powerbelts are not a sabot only have a seal at the rear of the full size conical bullet

newbee · 03-10-2009, 07:10 PM

That is good to know I didn't want to run the risk of getting a big fine and loosing my truck and rifle. If you check out my photo album you can see some really nice sheep.

03-08-2009, 07:09 PM	#1
newbee Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 19	Bullets, bullets and more bullets? I purchased a CVA Wolf magnum, with a 1:28 twist. CVA advises using Power Belt Bullets, and doesn't say nice things about sabots or solid lead. My state won't let you use sabots for muzzle loader season. Are power belt concidered sabots or not? and What is the real story on using sabots or lead bullets in a BP with the fast twist of 1:28. I know most side locks have a pretty slow twist. --> Last edited by newbee; 03-08-2009 at 07:10 PM.. Reason: fat finger spelling

03-10-2009, 04:51 AM	#2
sandhillmike Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Archer, Fla Posts: 10	Re: Bullets, bullets and more bullets? I've shot round ball with my Wolf with no adverse affects. But, I don't have a manual for it so maybe I just don't know any better.

03-10-2009, 09:36 AM	#3
newbee Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 19	Re: Bullets, bullets and more bullets? Being new to Black powder ML's I thaught I should ask. I know most older style ML's have a pretty slow twist 1:48 or even 1:62. So I didn't know if the faster twist would cause extreme leading of the barrel. I also remember how hard it is to delead a barrel. I also knew cva has some connection to the makers of the powerbelt bullets.

03-10-2009, 06:56 PM	#4
phinsnfur1 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 17	Re: Bullets, bullets and more bullets? Powerbelts are not a sabot only have a seal at the rear of the full size conical bullet

03-10-2009, 07:10 PM	#5
newbee Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 19	Re: Bullets, bullets and more bullets? That is good to know I didn't want to run the risk of getting a big fine and loosing my truck and rifle. If you check out my photo album you can see some really nice sheep.