Youth Muz 250 gr. Shockwave substitute

[nn76858]

Long story short.....I shot these bullets years ago. Went on to 290 Barnes and now a bullet to bore smokeless conversion. I worked up a load in my original muz. A TC Omega w 60 gr of blackhorn and the 250 gr shockwave for my now 9 yr old but he started shooting this at 7. He's 3 for 3 on bucks with the setup....we are 120 and in primarily sub 100.....and none have made it past 50 yds or so w a well placed shot. Just curious bow that I'm finding these are discontinued. What would be a good bullet alternative at 250 gr. That is going to perform at that Iower velocity? Have not shot through a crono so don't know what actual velocity is........thanks for any input......

 

[chuckD]

A good alternative would be the Boredriver.
I have 50 or so I’d trade you for box of factory centerfire ammo.

 

[nn76858]

A good alternative would be the Boredriver.
I have 50 or so I’d trade you for box of factory centerfire ammo.

Thanks they look like a good bullet. Trying to keep the weight down around 250 to keep the recoil down a bit for kids....

 

[chuckD]

If you’re in the Cortez, Colorado area let me know. I’d donate what I have.

 

[ElDiablito]

The Shockwaves are still pretty easy to find if you look around - especially at small shops.

That said, there are any number of bullets that will perform the same/similarly. The 250 SST is the same bullet with a different colored polymer tip.

Hornady® SST Muzzleloader Bullets - 250 Grain

Buy the Honrady SST® 250 Grain .50 Cal Sabot Low Drag™ Bullets Today! 20 Pack. Free Shipping with Gun Purchase. Best Prices, Fast Shipping, Expert Advice!

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The 250 gr XTP is also a good substitute.

Natchez

www.natchezss.com

 

[KnightExtreme]

Scorpion - PT Gold - 50 Caliber Sabots - 240 Grain .451 Bullets (12 Pack)

Scorpion PT Gold Polymer Tip Bullets are electroplated with copper plating that does not separate from lead core as most jacketed bullets. The end result is better penetration needed for one shot kills. The PT Gold offers greater accuracy at longer ranges than a hollow point. The 3% antimony...

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Scorpion - PT Gold - 50 Caliber Sabots - 260 Grain .451 Bullets (12 Pack)

Scorpion PT Gold Polymer Tip Bullets are electroplated with copper plating that does not separate from lead core as most jacketed bullets. The end result is better penetration needed for one shot kills. The PT Gold offers greater accuracy at longer ranges than a hollow point. The 3% antimony...

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These though not polymer tip do a great jobs expanding;

Hornady XTP Bullets - 50 Caliber Sabots - 250 Grain .452 Bullets (12 Pack)

XTP Bullets are famous for their ability to expand reliably across a wide range of velocities, while consistently delivering a deep terminal penetration that is needed for one shot kills. 12 Pack Featuring Hornady XTP Bullets Excellent Expansion & Takedown Power Operates to Loading Specs of All...

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also these;

50 Cal SST‑ML Speed Sabot® - Hornady Manufacturing, Inc

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More depends on the Sabot and how tight it is to the ML Bores sizing so can be loose while others tight.
Several i the 250 Range Weight.
T/C coming is to offer the "Shockwaves again but some say some of the others are same just made for T/C Arms I think the Hornady SST are here is 2 versions 1 has a "Speed" Loader for when using "POwder Pellets. I only use losse powder so know what you are buying there is a piece that sticks out of thesabot to slide the pellets on to.

 

[nn76858]

Thanks for all the responses. The Scorpion bullets look good. Anyone try the 250 gr Parker ballistic extremes? I shot 290 gr Barnes out of my encore w great success. Put together a smokeless conversion this year and am shooting fury star tips. Had some of those shockwaves laying around from a while ago and I will say they performed well on deer out of the tc omega I let him shoot w 60 gr blackhorn by weight........

 

[ElDiablito]

Anyone try the 250 gr Parker ballistic extremes?

Parker makes great bullets. I’ve used the 275 gr and 300 gr BEs, sized. Very easy to get to shoot well. Killed a lion with the 300 gr a couple years ago.

I mostly use the 300 and 327 gr Black Maxs.