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New to me 500 S&W
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12/17/2013 1:33 AM
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wyozx
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Just pick up a barely used 500 S&W Smith X frame. What are some recommended bullets & powders for a light target round to get used to the gun. Also, which scope mounts hold up? My experience up to now has been a SRH 454 Casull. Hoping to start reloading for this after the holidays.
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Re: New to me 500 S&W
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12/17/2013 1:42 AM
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s4s4u
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Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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Re: New to me 500 S&W
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12/17/2013 2:13 AM
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wyozx
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Something like a 1000 to 1100 fps cast load.
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Re: New to me 500 S&W
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12/17/2013 4:17 AM
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s4s4u
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Just teasin' ;-)
There is a smidge of irony there tho.
You might wanna give Trail Boss a look. What bullet weight are you thinking?
Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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Re: New to me 500 S&W
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12/17/2013 9:52 AM
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15.0 grains of HS-6 will get a 440 grain cast moving out at 928fps or you could use 28.0 to 30.0 grains of IMR-4227 with a 440 grain cast, which will zip along between 1,050 and 1,150fps.
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Re: New to me 500 S&W
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12/17/2013 2:43 PM
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I also like HS-6 for 'tweener" loads but haven't tried it in a 500. AA#2 and 5744 are recommended for reduced loads by Western
Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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Re: New to me 500 S&W
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12/17/2013 6:31 PM
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A5744 is good for reduced loads, but it leaves bits of unburned powder granules in the barrel.
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Re: New to me 500 S&W
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12/18/2013 12:39 AM
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Light target load,hehehehehehehe, check the Lyman pistol and revolver reloading manual, there are some loads in there using Unique powder.
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Re: New to me 500 S&W
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12/26/2013 5:21 AM
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Tightgroup is another that would work. What weight bullet?
Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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Re: New to me 500 S&W
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12/26/2013 7:43 PM
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wyozx
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Bullet weight will be determined partly by what is in stock for purchase. I am thinking 350gr cast. I did take my daughter out shooting today. We shot a few Ultramax 325 JHP rounds. Recoil was less than my Ruger SRH 454. Although those Ultramax loads are nowhere near the potential of the 500. This will be a fun gun.
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