45 Caliber Maxi-Ball in a 50 Caliber Sabot?

[WVGearhead]

Hi all. I recently inherited what likely could be a lifetime supply of 45 caliber T/C maxi-balls and maxi-hunters. I don't have a 45 caliber muzzleloader, but do have a 50 caliber T/C Hawken. Any thoughts/experience will putting them in a sabot and shooting them through the 50 caliber? I called T/C and their rep told me he "didn't think anything bad would happen", but didn't have a whole lot more to add. Is there any reason I shouldn't try this...or should I try to find a 45 caliber...or melt them down and recast in 50 caliber? Any thoughts/advice are appreciated!

 

[Bledfor Days]

I'd melt them down. Prepare for rules lecture.

 

[Carbon 6]

I'd melt them down. Prepare for rules lecture.

There's my cue.

Rule #9: We do not discuss copper and/or jacketed, plastic/polymer tipped bullets, sabots, power belts, or other 'plastic-wrapped' bullets. Smoothbores using plastic wads and steel shot are an exception to this rule.

All the rules are here.
https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/forum-rules.108881/

 

[Eterry]

Let me be the first to welcome you to the forum. Some (most) are sticklers regarding the RULES.

We can discuss Maxi balls and hunters. If i were you i would post them in the classifieds section, I'm sure someone would be interested in them. Or maybe someone will wanna swap you some 50 cals for your 45's.

Good luck.

 

[WVGearhead]

Sorry about that...didn't mean to offend anyone and would happily delete the thread if I could figure out how.

 

[Bledfor Days]

No worries. It's just the standard heads up. Congrats on the big score of maxis.
I have a TC .45 Hawken and they're crazy accurate. Buy another rifle. Its the law! No lead must go unfired.

 

[Carbon 6]

No offense taken, it happens daily. I'm thinking of having a rubber stamp made.

 

[mooman76]

Not sure how it will load and shoot. Conicals are usually tapered for easier loading. You could size it though if needed.

 

[Bill M.]

Sounds like a perfect time to buy a .45 barrel for your TC Hawken. Or an entire .45 cal gun.

 

[Grenadier1758]

Or its a perfect time to buy a mold and a casting pot.

 

[Greg Blackburn]

Sell the .45 bullets, use money for other bullets.

 

[TreeMan]

I’ve put roundballs, conicals, and even buckshot in those plastic unmentionables doing experiments. It’ll all go down range when you pull the trigger. Won’t hurt a thing but whether you hit what you’re shooting at is debatable.

 

[SDSmlf]

Just a thought on the plastic things. Checked a few places and they seem to cost around $0.18 a piece. 45 caliber Maxiballs are about 28 to a pound (245 grains each). That’s $5.14 (28 x $0.18) to shoot $3 worth of raw lead. TOW sells 45 caliber Maxiballs for nearly $0.50 a piece ($9.59/20).....

 

[Zonie]

Forum Rule 9: We do not discuss copper and/or jacketed, plastic/polymer tipped bullets, sabots, power belts, or other 'plastic-wrapped' bullets. Smoothbores using plastic wads and steel shot are an exception to this rule.