Because of limited available lead bullets, I picked up some 330 gn. cast 501. Cant find a starting load listed for this weight bullet, any one work up a load? Thanks
Because of limited available lead bullets, I picked up some 330 gn. cast 501. Cant find a starting load listed for this weight bullet, any one work up a load? Thanks
Use the load data for the next heaviest bullet, and work up from there.
Due to the price of primers, warning shots will no longer be given!
Thank you for the reply, was going that route, but just thought someone had experimented/worked up a load for this weight! To the bench!
Always remember, you can always use load data for slightly heavier, similarly constructed boolits.
Also remember, with a stubby cartridge that works at 65,000 psi ; watch out for how much shank is in the case. Even a lighter bullet can have more depth. Pressures rise fast !!!
Been there, done that; prob still have the dowel I used to pound out the cases. haha
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Now that is an interesting thought to consider, thanks for that! I did buy a chronograph and plan on using it once PA. snow leaves. I shoot and load for 9M/M .357, 41 spec. 44 mag. .45ACP .460 S&W and now the .500S&W. My last shooting session I set up my iPhone to record 5 shots with the .500, 440 Gn lead and jhp. My shooting shed is 6'X8' wood with steel sheeting sides, and you can actually see the building shake during firing, what a rush! Thanks to all for there information!
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