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PowerBelt built these bullets around one idea: a projectile made for muzzleloaders instead of a pistol slug stuffed into a sabot. The result is a full-caliber .50 bullet that drops straight down the bore with no plastic sleeve to wrestle, and a soft lead body wearing a copper coating that engages the rifling cleanly. At 348 grains, this is the heavy-hitter in the pure lead lineup, and that mass carries momentum well past 100 yards when you want authority on the far side of the shoulder.
The magic is in the base. That snap-on gas check flexes just enough to load easy but grips tight against the powder charge until ignition, giving you a consistent gas seal shot after shot. It also shields the tail of the bullet from flame cutting, which is a big part of why velocities stay so repeatable. Skipping the sabot means you're not scrubbing the bore after every single shot either, which anybody who's spent an afternoon at the bench can appreciate.
Many hunters run the 348 over 90 to 100 grains of Triple 7 or Pyrodex and print tight groups at 100 yards. These are soft lead hollow points, so they open up fast and dump energy in a hurry. If you want the bullet to hold together for deeper penetration, back the charge down a touch rather than running it screaming hot. Faster twist barrels in the 1:28 range tend to stabilize this longer 348 best, though plenty of folks shoot them well out of 1:48 rifles too.
On deer inside sensible range, the 348 has a long track record of putting animals down with dramatic internal damage. It's a proven, easy-loading choice that keeps range time simple and hunting mornings even simpler. Sold 15 per box, so you've got plenty for load development and a season in the woods.
No, these are full-caliber sized and load directly down the bore without a sabot. The attached base acts as the gas check, so you just seat the bullet on your powder charge and you're ready. That also means less fouling buildup and no need to clean between every shot.
Many hunters run these over 90 to 100 grains of Triple 7 or Pyrodex and get tight groups at 100 yards. Since these are soft lead hollow points, dialing the charge down a bit helps the bullet hold together for deeper penetration. Start moderate, work up in small steps, and let your barrel tell you what it likes.
Faster twist barrels around 1:28 tend to stabilize this longer, heavier bullet best. That said, plenty of shooters get good accuracy with them out of standard 1:48 twist rifles as well. If groups open up, a slight change in powder charge often tightens things back up.
For deer inside reasonable range, the 348 has a strong reputation for quick, decisive results and heavy internal damage. Hunters have taken elk with them too, though for larger game many prefer heavier weights or the copper versions for more reliable penetration. Shot placement matters more than anything with this bullet.
| UPC | 043125115723 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AC1572 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .50 Caliber |
| Grains | 348 gr |
| Units per Box | 15 |
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