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11/20/2012 1:02 AM
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I have a BFR in .500 JRH and was wondering about loading dies for it as I'm just getting started in reloading thanks!
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Re: .500 JRH
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11/20/2012 1:12 AM
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I am using RCBS carbide dies for the 500 S&W. The Jrh is a only a shorter version of it.
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11/20/2012 1:36 AM
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Ryan 500L
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ok so they'll work alright?I think I read somewhere where you had to shorten something on the dies, hell if I know!
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Re: .500 JRH
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11/20/2012 1:41 AM
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I am waiting on my brass to arrive from Jack Huntington. From what I could gather, the RCBS 500 S&W/SPL carbide dies are the way to go.
What shell holder to buy? is the next question. I've read that the JRH brass has slightly trimmed rims. The RCBS shell holder for the 500 S&W is #44. What are you guys using?
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11/20/2012 1:57 AM
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Man I don't know either! I'm a real novice at all this, I bought some loaded ammo from Jack and I've only fired a few from it
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11/20/2012 2:01 AM
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I think I read somewhere where you had to shorten something on the dies, hell if I know! On some dies you may have to. Get a die set that is marked 500 S&W Magnum/500 S&W Special, like these, and you are good to go: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/888214/...s-and-w-special
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11/20/2012 2:32 AM
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alright thanks! I think the .500 Smith special and the JRH are pretty close to the same thing
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11/20/2012 3:15 AM
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alright thanks! I think the .500 Smith special and the JRH are pretty close to the same thing No, the Special has a 1.28-inch case versus the JRH's 1.4-inch case versus the .500 Smith's 1.6-inch case. I use RCBS .500 Smith/Special dies.
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11/20/2012 3:23 AM
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I love the round and the fact that all the componets are easy to find, it's right in the game with the .500 Linebaugh.
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Re: .500 JRH
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11/20/2012 4:19 AM
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Get the ones for the special s4s4u recommended. I have a set of 500 S&W RCBS carbide dies and the crimp flange was too deep and I couldn't use them to crimp the rounds.
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11/20/2012 4:16 PM
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And the shell holder is the same as for the S&W 500?
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11/20/2012 7:26 PM
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11/21/2012 1:32 AM
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I'm anxious to get the brass from Huntington and to get started! Anyone got any loading data which includes choice of primer?
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11/21/2012 2:57 AM
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I'm anxious to get the brass from Huntington and to get started! Anyone got any loading data which includes choice of primer?
Here you go: 
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11/25/2012 8:38 PM
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Thanks for the data. I have some heavier hardcast bullets on order but until they arrive I have a box of Sierra 350 grain bullets. I see in the data the load with WC820 for this bullet. I have none of that powder at my disposal but I do have Blue Dot, 2400, IMR 4227, Win 296 and H 110. I'm looking for a starting place with any of these powders and the 350 grain Sierra bullet. Also, I have WLP primers.
Any suggestions?
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Re: .500 JRH
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11/26/2012 1:33 AM
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Ryan 500L
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well thanks for the knowledge! I need all the help I can get with reloading!
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