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69daytona
12-17-2022, 06:05 PM
I got a tub of brass from a friend and found a bag full of shot cases marked 44mag, measured them and they are .501
So I'm thinking of making some shot shells for the 500.
Weighed on case topped off with #8 shot and it weighs 140gn. Thinking a light charge of unique will get it done. Will check it on quick load.
Just wanted to see if anyone has done this yet and has some tips.

Bmi48219
12-18-2022, 11:39 AM
Oops!
For a moment I thought you were thinking of using an empty clean cartridge case for a shot glass. In that case I’d lean towards a 50AE or better yet a 12 or 10 gauge brass case.
Sorry.

triggerhappy243
12-21-2022, 08:45 PM
a simple method, choice of powder, (unique works well in my 44 mag loads). heavy cardboard wad (or 2) over powder. pre-weighed shot load on top of paper wad, then another paper wad on top of the shot. little glue on top of paper wads to hold it in place.

Powersgt
01-28-2023, 11:15 AM
I was planning on this but I am going to use the 500JRH instead. My buddy has a Performance center >500 but he's the sort that wont shoot anything but factory fodder. I have loaded .45 LC so the charge of Unique should be pretty close to the same.