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Post by 500fksjr on Mar 3, 2017 7:52:48 GMT -5
I have several different configurations of a 500 L...and Like several of you on 500 JHR in finding componets an supplies originally to be a challenge...NOW my question what am I missing between the 2 rounds in owning or not owning a 500 JRH ?
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Post by Encore64 on Mar 3, 2017 8:08:10 GMT -5
Not much. I won't say either is better than the other. I own two revolvers in 500 JRH and an Encore Pistol in 500 Linebaugh.
In revolvers, its straight up 500 JRH for me. Reasons are very simple. Cases are easily made from new or used 500 S&W brass. There are many manufacturers of the brass, which makes my life easy.
Bullets are made by many manufacturers too. Cast, jacketed and plated bullets are no problem.
Secondary, I have auxiliary cylinders in 50 AE. With plated bullets and Unique, I can practice very economically. I suspect a 350 grn FP plated bullet at 1000+ fps would take a lot of critters with ease. Cases are plentiful and dies are cheap.
All that being said, to each his own. A lot of folks like the Linebaugh with plenty of good reasons.
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Post by bushog on Mar 3, 2017 8:16:54 GMT -5
Wasn't the 500JRH originally developed because Jack was in CA and they have some kind of crazy law about .510 bores there?
I wouldn't live in CA so I'll take a Linebaugh any day.
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Post by Encore64 on Mar 3, 2017 8:24:58 GMT -5
Wasn't the 500JRH originally developed because Jack was in CA and they have some kind of crazy law about .510 bores there? I wouldn't live in CA so I'll take a Linebaugh any day. The 500 JRH was created because Jack wanted a 50 caliber that would work in the FA83. The rim of the Linebaugh is too big for the cylinder to house. I believe that is correct... In my opinion, going with .500" was very sensible. Both my guns are BFRs. They accept the full size 500 S&W rim. The FA conversions require JRH cases or having the rim turned down a bit.
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Post by whitworth on Mar 3, 2017 9:29:30 GMT -5
The 500 JRH was created because Jack wanted a 50 caliber that would work in the FA83. The rim of the Linebaugh is too big for the cylinder to house. This is correct. In my humble opinion, the JRH is the most logical and practical one of the .50 caliber handgun cartridges.
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Post by eskimo36 on Mar 3, 2017 9:34:51 GMT -5
I didn't know we were supposed to decide. I got both. After a 20-30 years of research, I'll let you know which is best.
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Post by 500fksjr on Mar 3, 2017 9:37:19 GMT -5
I didn't know we were supposed to decide. I got both. After a 20-30 years of research, I'll let you know which is best. Thanks Eskimo!!!!
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Post by Encore64 on Mar 3, 2017 9:51:57 GMT -5
I didn't know we were supposed to decide. I got both. After a 20-30 years of research, I'll let you know which is best. Perfect solution to every revolver quagmire.
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Post by seancass on Mar 3, 2017 10:14:30 GMT -5
I look at it differently.
I got the JRH first. It's more practical, largely because bullets are relatively cheap, most stores have S&W brass to cut up, and I bought it in the dark days of The Shortage so these were important.
However, I always knew that I had a 50. And somewhere out there was a 51. I just had to have one! (is this story true? Who knows...)
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Post by eskimo36 on Mar 3, 2017 11:28:17 GMT -5
I bought all my brass, hundreds of bullets and dies in package deals way before the revolvers came to live with me. Ever once in a while some one makes a mistake and sells their big bore revolver without the extras. I have had good luck being patient and buying the extras at a bargain, sometimes years before the revolver came along.
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Post by Snyd on Mar 3, 2017 11:53:00 GMT -5
I see no problem getting components for the 500L. In fact, one can buy properly headstamped starline brass from Midway right now for half the price of 500jrh brass, which is only available through Buffalo Bore, made by starline. Hornady also makes 500L brass. Several outfits make cast boolits. I suppose .510 jacketed might be scarce but big whoop.
Bottom line, get either one or both!
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Post by princeout on Mar 3, 2017 12:04:18 GMT -5
I see no problem getting components for the 500L. In fact, one can buy properly headstamped starline brass from Midway right now for half the price of 500jrh brass, which is only available through Buffalo Bore, made by starline. Hornady also makes 500L brass. Several outfits make cast boolits. I suppose .510 jacketed might be scarce but big whoop. Bottom line, get either one or both! What Synd said..... Tim
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Post by 500fksjr on Mar 3, 2017 12:26:59 GMT -5
OK Thanks ...I have a heavy investment in 500 L componetss, I am good...Thanks for the help...Guess I will get back to .32s an 500Ls
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Post by 500fksjr on Mar 3, 2017 12:29:09 GMT -5
I see no problem getting components for the 500L. In fact, one can buy properly headstamped starline brass from Midway right now for half the price of 500jrh brass, which is only available through Buffalo Bore, made by starline. Hornady also makes 500L brass. Several outfits make cast boolits. I suppose .510 jacketed might be scarce but big whoop. Bottom line, get either one or both! What Synd said..... Tim Tim that reminds me if I do not spend funds on a JRH then I am willing to adopt that Birds head 500L when your ready...
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Post by whitworth on Mar 3, 2017 13:17:34 GMT -5
I have had both and will continue to own/shoot/hunt with both.
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