Got to the range today to try out some new components in my TC ProHunter Katahdin. What I really wanted to see was how easily the new TC Super Glide sabot loads versus Powerbelts and regular sabots.
First note; these load WAY, WAY easier than standard sabots. Not as easily as Powerbelts (I feel those load a mite too-easy), but you don't have to ram them home with both hands either.
Second note; these shoot wicked well. After a fouling shot, I got a one-hole three-shot group at 50-yards. I was using 85gr of Goex FFg and a Remington 209 Kleanbore primer. I actually thought I had missed with one shot until I went downrange and took a closer look!
Needless to say, I'm impressed. My 100-yard group wasn't as good MOA-wise: about 2.5-3" or so, won't know for sure until I put a ruler on it. Still not bad though, and adequate for what I need to do with that rifle.
On another note: I think fiber-optic sights are great for low-light, fast-shooting needs, but they lack a little in bright sunlight and fine-target acquisition IMO. I'm not swapping the fiber-optic-and-peep off of my Katahdin though, because it does work well for its intended purpose.
And a final note: TC's Flex-Tech stock is amazing. I know that even at only 85gr of powder that that muzzleloader is churning up recoil in 12ga trap load territory. But at 20 shots, I feel fine. After 20 shots with my wood-stocked 870, I'm beginning to feel it a little. (Not bad, but you know what I mean.) I hope other manufactures follow this lead somehow. Sure, it's kinda odd looking and funky, but it WORKS!!
First note; these load WAY, WAY easier than standard sabots. Not as easily as Powerbelts (I feel those load a mite too-easy), but you don't have to ram them home with both hands either.
Second note; these shoot wicked well. After a fouling shot, I got a one-hole three-shot group at 50-yards. I was using 85gr of Goex FFg and a Remington 209 Kleanbore primer. I actually thought I had missed with one shot until I went downrange and took a closer look!
Needless to say, I'm impressed. My 100-yard group wasn't as good MOA-wise: about 2.5-3" or so, won't know for sure until I put a ruler on it. Still not bad though, and adequate for what I need to do with that rifle.
On another note: I think fiber-optic sights are great for low-light, fast-shooting needs, but they lack a little in bright sunlight and fine-target acquisition IMO. I'm not swapping the fiber-optic-and-peep off of my Katahdin though, because it does work well for its intended purpose.
And a final note: TC's Flex-Tech stock is amazing. I know that even at only 85gr of powder that that muzzleloader is churning up recoil in 12ga trap load territory. But at 20 shots, I feel fine. After 20 shots with my wood-stocked 870, I'm beginning to feel it a little. (Not bad, but you know what I mean.) I hope other manufactures follow this lead somehow. Sure, it's kinda odd looking and funky, but it WORKS!!