Just picked up a 500 jrh in a bfr. Looking to run 1000-1100 fps with a 400-450 grain bullet, and I need it to be accurate and stable to at least 200 yards.
Any experience with nose profiles, nose...
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Forum: Cast Boolits
Just picked up a 500 jrh in a bfr. Looking to run 1000-1100 fps with a 400-450 grain bullet, and I need it to be accurate and stable to at least 200 yards.
Any experience with nose profiles, nose...
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I picked up a BFR in 500 jrh instead. lol
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Although I disagree with the idea that setting up the 550 for 50-100 rounds is a waste of time, I do like your machine and just might get one to have on hand. Thanks for the idea.
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Yeah, I don't think the 50 expander/funnel will work for the 51. Same with mixing and matching components, I would think.
I have not decided on anything. Just trying to get a feel for what...
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It doesn't look like Dillon makes one for the 500 linebaugh, or does the 500 ae or S&W funnel work for the bigger linebaugh case?
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The issue is with #2. I prefer the Lee powder thru expander with the Lee pro auto disk powder measurer. Nevertheless, what other manufacturers offer a powder thru expander for the 500 Linebaugh, as...
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Really makes a pistol cartridge a chore to have to run it through twice, but that is certainly an option.
With the 500 JRH, more dies and options are available.
Decisions...
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I thought so too, but my experience has been different.
I normally do my casting (clean lead, no smelting) inside a small enclosed building, with windows open and a fan directly blowing the fumes...
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On the Dillon 550. In particular, I prefer to use the Lee powder through expanders to flare the case and charge at the same time. What are other people doing on their Dillon 550s? I also prefer to...
Forum: Leverguns
Thanks for the info. I'll pass on the bullets, although thanks for the offer. I doubt I'll ever use the 180's, as the 165's do everything I think I'll ever need them to do in the smaller 06 case.
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I've shot the -06 out to 250 yards several times over the last few years and 500 yards multiple times in one session a couple years ago. It did MOA or better with the Barnes and 168 grain sierras...
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The 165 grain tsx and ttsx will do MOA or better out to 500 yards for me in the '06. Humming along at ~2950 fps. That's with a 5 power Leupold.
The 62 grain ttsx in my 556 and .223 will do MOA...
How much less case fill can I expect to experience when switching from Unique to BE-86?
My concern is that in the tall/skinny 357 case, 6-7 grains of BE-86 or CFE pistol will be difficult to...
Interesting. Thanks.
I have not run CFE pistol in the 357, but I use it and Unique in the 45 acp and 45 colt.
In the acp, I've noticed a noticeable difference in burn rate with a 230 grain...
So, slightly slower than unique?
Similar to CFE pistol?
Just curious.
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Nothing wrong with a heavier bullet if it meets you needs or desires.
But, I wanted to add this. The heavier bullet is not needed for massive straight line penetration, at least in the case of...
Although I haven't used CFE pistol in the 357 magnum, I have used it in the 45 colt and 45 acp.
I have found that it is almost the same and maybe slightly slower burning than Unique.
My pet...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
That's what trailers are for. Lol!
Nice score, and at a great price!
Forum: Our Town
My take is this:
If you can afford the current prices and see a use for more primers, get them!
We have to get over the idea that they will return to "low" rates. It might happen, but what if...
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Here, read this. https://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?287603-357-mag-carbine-bullet-expansion-360-180-rf&highlight=expansion
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Years ago I tested the 180-190 grain wfn with 28 meplat. With a 50/50 alloy of 9bhn air-cooled hardness, the nose will start to rivet at about 1100 ft per second, if I remember correctly, in 1...
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I have a BB X in 45 colt, and it feeds the RCBS 45-270-saa just fine.
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I have actually chronographed bullets at 100,200, and even 300 yards, so I am not guessing.
I agree that manufacturers tend to embilish the numbers. NOE is isn't too bad, but usually a bit...
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I agree! I have both Veral's and Marshall's. Both are very good.
BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |