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Post by kaytod on Apr 21, 2012 6:30:39 GMT -5
Here are pictures of the .513-300 OWC (ogival wad cutter) It has a short nose, modest meplat and is pretty casting friendly with a relaxed casting tempo. Should be a fit for those looking for an economical and easy shooting practice bullet and light hunting bullet. Cubrock has one and will post his results. ( Hope you like it, if you need anything call )  Left is a 500 Linebaugh and Right is a 510 GNR, sorry no 50 SPL's free for a pic.  |
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Post by Lee Martin on Apr 21, 2012 11:08:52 GMT -5
Todd....any plans to cast heavyweight 0.510's? Like 500 grains and up? And BTW. I'll try giving you a ring some night next week. -Lee www.singleactions.cim"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by kaytod on Apr 21, 2012 15:06:52 GMT -5
I've got a nice 480 grain LFN for the 500. Kinda a 'tweener' weight for the 500 Linebaugh and the 500 Max. Prototype mold should be here by in a few weeks. along with a XLFNGC for the 500 linebaugh in 510 grain weight. It loads to the Maximum OAL in the 500 1.4". Since Max cases are a bit rare, without cutting down Alaskans. John Linebaugh is making a few ( by request of us crazies here in Carthage) Some Ruger Number 1's in 500 Linebaugh. It will be the twin to the Ruger 475 No.1 they released. The little Ruger has a .200 or .250 freebore in the 475. So we seated the bullet out to the 475 Max length and was getting over 2100 with a 375 grain bullet. Which is quite close to the 450-400 N.E. in a 1.4" case!
So, John is building some 500's similarly. Personally I think it possible to get a 510 to run at 1900 which would duplicate the factory 458 win mag stuff which runs a bit sedate, with the exception of the Hornady Heavy mag loads.
There will be a 410 grain .475 XLFNGC, for the little NO 1's coming too. Hopefully all the test molds will arrive at the same time, in time for testing here at Seminar here at Carthage.
It has also run thru my mind that they may find application in the 1895 Marlin. The 50 AK's in marlins fill things up and are a bit snug to get thru the gate. But the buggaboo is most leverguns are a bit sensitive to feeding cartridges that vary greatly in cartridge length from the intended. So when Reggie Nonneman gets here, we can see if a 500 L with bullet seated out to an oal of 2.040 will feed in the 1895 Alaskan without hitches. If so it may find a neat applicaton there too.
I have an LBT 50 AK mold that is a 615 w/GC. I've got to get it under the pot. It looks pretty right as a mold, so I'll see what it will do as a bullet.
Looking forward to the call. Evenings are best since I still have a day job.
Thanks
Todd
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Post by Lee Martin on Apr 21, 2012 15:11:03 GMT -5
Sounds good Todd. I'm building a 50 Alaskan on a Siamese Mauser so I'm really interested in that 615. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by whitworth on Apr 21, 2012 15:15:47 GMT -5
Sounds good Todd. I'm building a 50 Alaskan on a Siamese Mauser so I'm really interested in that 615. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" I'd like to try the 615 in the Maximum as well as the .50 Alaskan. Why not? Nothing ventured, nothing gained.... |
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Post by kaytod on Apr 21, 2012 15:36:49 GMT -5
Whitworth,
How much cylinder length do you have in you Alaskan? or better stated what is the max OAL of your cartridge for that gun.
todd
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Post by whitworth on Apr 21, 2012 16:08:56 GMT -5
Maybe Lee can measure as he has it right now.
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Post by subsonic on Apr 21, 2012 16:14:44 GMT -5
Most of the long cylinder guns have a 3" cylinder.
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Post by whitworth on Apr 21, 2012 21:33:45 GMT -5
Most of the long cylinder guns have a 3" cylinder. I don't know what the OAL length of my ammo is with the 525. I need to measure it when I get the opportunity -- plus, I need to dig up some brass for you, subsonic. |
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Post by subsonic on Apr 22, 2012 8:31:36 GMT -5
That is a cool little boolit. One that most guys would like, if they weren't overly macho :-P
Any plans to make it in .501"ish?
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Post by foxtrapper on Apr 22, 2012 9:18:56 GMT -5
Kaytod where can a fellow obtain such a wondrous 300 gr mold? ![]() [/img] |
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Post by whitworth on Apr 22, 2012 11:34:40 GMT -5
That is a cool little boolit. One that most guys would like, if they weren't overly macho :-P Any plans to make it in .501"ish? It's a matter of effectiveness on game for me. For the longest time the .500 Linebaugh lagged behind the .475 from a performance standpoint, particularly in penetration as it was for some unknown reason often limited to 450 grain bullet weights at the top end. That all changed when folks started experimenting with 500 + grain bullets (I'm not advocating super heavies like the 700 grain .500 Smith bullets), and found that they will indeed out perform the 450 grain offerings from a terminal standpoint. They consequently beat the shooter up a bit as we can't get around physics, but that is the price we pay. For me it's not machismo, just a more effective hammer when loaded as such. |
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Post by kaytod on Apr 22, 2012 13:47:10 GMT -5
Foxtrapper, You can PM me here, or check out www.cordercustomworkshop.com and use the email link. The diminsions are posted on what is available. Subsonic, Yes I have an OWC bullet planned for about every caliber and the 501 is on the list. I will keep adding designs as I can afford the production runs. Todd |
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Post by whitworth on Apr 22, 2012 13:56:22 GMT -5
By the way, Todd, the bullets look great!
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Post by groo on Apr 22, 2012 14:11:47 GMT -5
Groo here Have you , will you make such a bullet in 475?  ? I am not a fan of heavy for bullets for anything under moose or BIG BEAR.. I had some bad luck with 320 gr bullets and white tails and will not make that mistake again.. This design looke to be able to handle 90% of most big bore shooting with out stress to the shooter or gun... |
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