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Post by jjsharpshooter on Nov 24, 2017 11:20:07 GMT -5
I don't know if it's been done but I am looking for the 640 style hp mold in .500-.502". I love the .475 385 gr hp I use in my 480 ruger and wanted a similar bullet for my 500 s&w magnum. I have the John Ross 5" bbl no brake version and would like to use this hp bullet at reduced (1100fps) velocity cast of softer alloy. Has this design been made in the past? Would also make a good bullet for the smaller .500 guns. Thanks, John.
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Post by 2 Dogs on Nov 24, 2017 11:46:39 GMT -5
JJ, I hope you don’t mind, but in case you haven’t seen it yet, we have started a “ask the Bullet Designer” thread. This is exactly the kind of excellent question that belongs over there mostly so that the response doesn’t get lost. So, if you don’t mind I am going to ask Glenn (Moderator) to move it. Thanks!! :-)
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Post by boolitdesigner on Nov 24, 2017 12:06:38 GMT -5
Hasn't been done yet.................. I would need: 1) maximum case lengths from the different .500 cartridges 2) cylinder lengths for the different single actions / revolvers and 3) a target weight to do it right. Get those posted and I'll see what I can do.
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Post by jjsharpshooter on Nov 25, 2017 0:10:00 GMT -5
Measured my S&W 500 cylinder, it's 2.300 and the case rims are not recessed into it. Specs show a max case length of 1.625". I would be looking at a target weight of 430-450 grs with the largest hp pin. I think the limiting factor will be nose length for the BFR 500 JRH and Freedom 500 WE having much shorter cylinders. If the nose length will work in those guns, it should easily fit the 500 Smith. I don't have those specs, but hope to purchase a Bfr 500 JRH in the future and would like the bullet to fit it. Hopefully someone can provide those measurements.
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