700X for the 500 S&W

[500Smith]

Anyone have a 500 S&W plinking load they like using 700X. I’m casting the Lyman 375gr and the Lee 440gr. I happen to have about 12 lbs of the stuff.
Thanks

[x101airborne]

While I am sure it may be possible, I would think that that little powder in that much case capacity is a recipe for disaster. Of course I have never tried it, but it would seem that way to me. I will watch and learn with you!

[saz]

While I am sure it may be possible, I would think that that little powder in that much case capacity is a recipe for disaster. Of course I have never tried it, but it would seem that way to me. I will watch and learn with you!

+1 here. I worked up some unique loads for the 440 Lee and I was nervous to say the least, when I saw that a double charge was still WAY under the case mouth making it hard to see.

[leftiye]

Trail boss maybe. What kind of reduced loads do you have in mind? Mouse farts or nice light loads that would take a Buffalo's head off? (and break your wrist)

[Hamish]

Although I use it in the wife's 38, and I have used it in .45 acp, I would think that you are looking at sky high pressure levels in the 500 with 700x. YMMV.

Tread carefully.

[41 mag fan]

If you're going to load "plinking" loads try a case full of Trail Boss or BLC-2. Very mild, the SBH in 44mag has more kick., try the 700X but watch your pressure signs