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Post by crazyhorse on May 30, 2020 8:31:18 GMT -5
I called Freedom Arms yesterday and asked about sending my 50 AE in for a 500 WE cylinder. I have been wanting to do this for years but have just kept putting it off. They will do it and have a two week turnaround but I was informed they were out of brass and had no supplier. I already have dies and a shell holder for the 500 WE but without at least a few brass to reload I don't want to send my gun in to get a new cylinder made. Has anyone heard about a potential brass supplier?
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Post by potatojudge on May 30, 2020 8:35:46 GMT -5
Can't help but have a related question: what's the case life like for the 500WE? Different animal than a belted magnum bottle neck case given no shoulder to bump back and forth to steal brass from the web.
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Post by flyingzebra on May 30, 2020 8:39:17 GMT -5
You might be able to start with loaded ammunition and go from there.
Reed's shows three loads on their website.
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Post by flyingzebra on May 30, 2020 8:53:02 GMT -5
Can't help but have a related question: what's the case life like for the 500WE? Different animal than a belted magnum bottle neck case given no shoulder to bump back and forth to steal brass from the web. Judge look here at this thread. singleactions.proboards.com/thread/23504/500-wyoming-express-brass-discontinuedQuote from that thread: I might be the guy texasdude 74 is talking about. I don't believe I've lost a case since 2005. John Taffin and I have the first 2 guns retrofitted with 500WE cylinders. I believe my body will give out long before my several hundred cases do. I've had 3 WEs; still have 2. Glenn, I think I need the othr one back. Whichever way a fellow goes, I'd still recommend going with the 500JRH. Availability of brass isn't likely to be a problem there ever. Especially with S&W brass as a potential parent case for cutting down if necessary. |
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Post by Encore64 on May 30, 2020 9:00:06 GMT -5
The 500 JRH in a BFR is the clear choice here. Shortening 500 S&W Brass is a quick and easy chore. The BFR accepts the rims as they are.
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Post by potatojudge on May 30, 2020 9:00:19 GMT -5
Can't help but have a related question: what's the case life like for the 500WE? Different animal than a belted magnum bottle neck case given no shoulder to bump back and forth to steal brass from the web. Judge look here at this thread. singleactions.proboards.com/thread/23504/500-wyoming-express-brass-discontinuedQuote from that thread: I might be the guy texasdude 74 is talking about. I don't believe I've lost a case since 2005. John Taffin and I have the first 2 guns retrofitted with 500WE cylinders. I believe my body will give out long before my several hundred cases do. I've had 3 WEs; still have 2. Glenn, I think I need the othr one back. Whichever way a fellow goes, I'd still recommend going with the 500JRH. Availability of brass isn't likely to be a problem there ever. Especially with S&W brass as a potential parent case for cutting down if necessary. I asked the same question on that thread  I'm blaming sleep deprivation |
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Post by crazyhorse on May 30, 2020 16:12:23 GMT -5
You might be able to start with loaded ammunition and go from there. Reed's shows three loads on their website. I emailed Reeds and they don't have any 500 WE and didn't say when or if they would. |
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Post by Alaskan454 on May 30, 2020 18:34:48 GMT -5
I have revolvers chambered for 500 WE and 500 JRH. I load the exact same powder and bullet weight for both. You will not see any difference in performance between the calibers and you can always make cases yourself from 500 S&W brass.
If all you want is a 500 full length case I'd suggest you send your gun to JRH and have him fit you a 500 JRH cylinder.
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Post by crazyhorse on May 30, 2020 20:40:33 GMT -5
I have revolvers chambered for 500 WE and 500 JRH. I load the exact same powder and bullet weight for both. You will not see any difference in performance between the calibers and you can always make cases yourself from 500 S&W brass. If all you want is a 500 full length case I'd suggest you send your gun to JRH and have him fit you a 500 JRH cylinder. Do you know what he charges? FA is $485 for a new 500 WE Cylinder. |
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Post by Alaskan454 on May 30, 2020 20:45:37 GMT -5
Just give him a call on Monday, he's not much for email or the internet. Will gladly answer any and all questions over the phone.
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Post by crazyhorse on May 31, 2020 9:07:02 GMT -5
I will call and check.
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Post by norfok on May 31, 2020 13:48:48 GMT -5
It should be possible to trimm down the .450 Marlin brass to get a .500WE case.
The belt dimension are similar.
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Post by crazyhorse on May 31, 2020 14:57:25 GMT -5
It should be possible to trimm down the .450 Marlin brass to get a .500WE case. The belt dimension are similar. I have some 450 marlin brass. I wonder if anyone has tried it? |
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Post by kevshell on Jun 1, 2020 13:02:53 GMT -5
I got a 500 WE last year I've been able to keep an eye out and pick up a few hundred pieces since I got the revolver. One lone box came from FA. The rest was from GB, and 2 online sources. Sadly I dont remember the 2 sources but the one was out the last time I went back for more. The last lot was from someone selling off some virgin brass still in the box from FA. You never know. Someone may have scratched their itch and will part with the gun and brass soon. But I'm sure the JRH will be more plentiful for the short term. When I spoke to FA they were looking for another supplier to make the brass but that was a year ago.
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Post by crazyhorse on Jun 2, 2020 19:37:16 GMT -5
I got a 500 WE last year I've been able to keep an eye out and pick up a few hundred pieces since I got the revolver. One lone box came from FA. The rest was from GB, and 2 online sources. Sadly I dont remember the 2 sources but the one was out the last time I went back for more. The last lot was from someone selling off some virgin brass still in the box from FA. You never know. Someone may have scratched their itch and will part with the gun and brass soon. But I'm sure the JRH will be more plentiful for the short term. When I spoke to FA they were looking for another supplier to make the brass but that was a year ago. The lady at FA told me they were still looking for a supplier. If I could pick up 100 brass that would more than likely last me. I won't be shooting it a lot and won't be hot rodding it. |
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