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  1. 09-03-2020, 06:53 AM #1
    ReloadingNoob
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    Custom cartridges...

    Anyone know a manufacturer besides RCC Brass who will make custom cases? I want some .500 S&W brass that is identical in all dimensions aside from length, the standard. 500 S&W case is 1.615 inches long, and I'd like some made that are 1.875 inches long.

    The reason I don't wanna use RCC is because they machine the cases on a lathe, which makes the cases cost around 4-6$ a piece, and they have a minimum order of 250 cases for each new case you want them to make, so that's like 1250$ in cases alone.

    Apologies if this is the wrong forum for this.
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  2. 09-03-2020, 07:26 AM #2
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    Custom anything is going to be expensive, usually very expensive. Have you looked into case reforming? There is a sub forum specifically for that, you may be able to get help there.
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  3. 09-03-2020, 11:11 AM #3
    megasupermagnum
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    Sometimes you can buy what is called basic cases. Basically an unformed, untrimmed case. Starline sells some, but I have no idea if there is such a thing as 500 s&w basic.
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  4. 09-03-2020, 03:15 PM #4
    ReloadingNoob
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    Well it seems RCC sells something called .500 S&W long mag, which is a .500 case lengthened to 2.25 inches, so it seems my best bet would be to buy some of those and trim them myself.
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