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Post by bigbore475 on Aug 18, 2015 23:05:46 GMT -5
I have to give credit where it's due. I was thinking about this idea after seeing Reeder's 510 & 500 GNR, and looking at Lee's 450 Bonecrusher. But the thought of a 500 Linebaugh necked down to .500 diameter- with all the 50 cal bullets for the 500 S&W and the low pressure of the the 500 Linebaugh, it seems like a good idea. Has anyone thought of the same thing or knows who has done it? I have plenty of big bore revolvers 500 & 475 LN from Reeder custom and a 500 JRH BFR so I'm not necessarily looking for another reason to buy another revolver
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Paden
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Post by Paden on Aug 18, 2015 23:12:10 GMT -5
it seems like a good idea. Has anyone thought of the same thing...? Nope.  |
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Post by whitworth on Aug 19, 2015 7:38:48 GMT -5
It seems to me like the answer to a question that nobody asked. None of the .50 cals that are available commercially need to be loaded up to maximum pressure. But, that's just me. Remember that need should never play a role in deciding on a caliber.
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Post by Encore64 on Aug 19, 2015 7:56:25 GMT -5
I can't imagine necking a cartridge down .010" would make much difference.
I prefer the 500 x 1.4" which is just the 500 JRH without the rim turned down. It's actually what the BFRS are actually chambered for.
Just trim 500 S&W brass down and load with RCBS factory dies.
It's hard to beat the simplicity and effectiveness of this cartridge. But, that's just me.
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Post by bigbore475 on Aug 19, 2015 8:38:07 GMT -5
Thanks all for the reply.
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Post by Markbo on Aug 19, 2015 11:24:00 GMT -5
.... Remember that need should never play a role in deciding on a caliber.... Now if I could just get the little lady to understand the importance of that thought... life would be complete.  |
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