Namerifrats
06-02-2019, 04:33 PM
I just bought another S&W 500 Magnum. Had one 10 years ago and sold it. Wanted to get another. Loaded and cast for it back then. I don't remember seeing a large variation in load data though. Lee dies, and the Hodgdon 2019 load manual both state for the Lee 440gr GC bullet, 30.0 - 35.0gr of H Lil Gun. The Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook states 27.4 - 30.5 as the low and high end.
My bullets also vary in weight some. Copper Gator checks with lube average 451.2gr. Powder coated with aluminum GC run right at 440gr. I figure I can use the same load for both. Not loading for precision, just general accuracy at 30-40yrds.
My bullets also vary in weight some. Copper Gator checks with lube average 451.2gr. Powder coated with aluminum GC run right at 440gr. I figure I can use the same load for both. Not loading for precision, just general accuracy at 30-40yrds.