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Post by bigbore5 on Aug 2, 2024 21:15:01 GMT -5
Wish Miha would run the light version of that bullet for the 500L again.
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Post by bigbore5 on Aug 2, 2024 21:16:24 GMT -5
A recovered Dick Thompson and Glen Swaggert hard lead HP. Loaded in 480 brass with a charge of 12.0 or 13.0 grains of HS-6....   Damage from the bullet on small boar...  What alloy did you cast those from? Looks like great performance |
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Post by James on Aug 3, 2024 13:33:23 GMT -5
[quote timestamp="1721847604" source="/post/519280/thread" author="@jamesfromjer What alloy did you cast those from? Looks like great performance That`s a question that either Dick or Glen will have to answer as they sent me the bullets to shoot........................ |
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Post by zeus on Aug 3, 2024 13:38:59 GMT -5
A recovered Dick Thompson and Glen Swaggert hard lead HP. Loaded in 480 brass with a charge of 12.0 or 13.0 grains of HS-6.... Damage from the bullet on small boar... What alloy did you cast those from? Looks like great performance Dick cast these 70% wheelweight and 30% pure lead if I remember right. Thats a good mix for the 1100 fps range. Performance has been extremely consistent. |
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Post by nirvana91 on Aug 4, 2024 19:43:54 GMT -5
Thanks for all the info ive been working and havent really had a chance to check back till now. Randomnator messaged me saying he has some gas checked 385's and i think imma give them a shot. I see everyone mentioning hs6 i tried two places a bit ago and they had none and hopefully tomorrow i got one spot left to see if they have any but in case they dont i have 3 lbs of unique left which i use for my 32's and the 45colt, i seen someone mentioned 10grs for a 325gr bullet so any advice on a easy shooting load with unique and the 385's? Imma do a search but figured id ask since who knows if my search pulls anything useful up. I appreciate all the info and pics
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Post by tullymars on Aug 4, 2024 20:30:42 GMT -5
This may help a little.Brian Pearce article in Lymans Pistol and Revolver handbook 3rd edition.
370 gr. cast perf. -9.0 gr. Unique/CCI300 primer @939fps from a Freedom Arms 6"
405 gr.[RCBS] cast swc-8.5 gr. Unique/CCI300 primer @912 fps from same gun.
Hope this might put you in the ball park.
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Post by jamautry on Aug 4, 2024 20:48:12 GMT -5
I just picked up a 480 SRH and a JRH custom cutdown SRH in 480. I bought some 280 Raptors from Cutting Edge Bullets and 385 gr. Hard cast from Montana bullets. Both companies were in stock and received them a week after I ordered them. I placed my CEB order 2 weeks ago and the Montana Bullets this past Monday.
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Post by bula on Aug 5, 2024 6:43:18 GMT -5
Tank Hoover's data should still be around here on the forum. I've had little luck using the search function here. Can someone bring up link to this thread for OP ? Are Unique and Longshot charge weights for every bullet he tested I believe.
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Post by bula on Aug 5, 2024 9:09:17 GMT -5
Moderators, would it be outta line to ask for Hoover's 480 data to be a "sticky" in the Single-Action or Handloading forum ?
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Post by gcf on Aug 5, 2024 9:17:16 GMT -5
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Post by bula on Aug 5, 2024 9:35:06 GMT -5
Thanks ! I have it printed out from when it was all shiny and new. But that info stays relevant to each new 480 owner. I do not know how to post links or pics.
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Post by bula on Aug 5, 2024 9:37:01 GMT -5
Actually have a version with more data, maybe somewhere down the pages of that thread. Appreciate the assist !
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nicholst55
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Post by nicholst55 on Aug 5, 2024 9:48:14 GMT -5
Hodgdon has HS-6 in stock; it's not cheap, by any means, but... HS-6 at Hodgdon |
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Post by nirvana91 on Aug 7, 2024 13:45:53 GMT -5
You guys are awesome thanks a lot! I appreciate you all going out of your way with your advice, the link posted and a place that has the hs6 and bullets. Thanks again
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