March 21, 2008, 12:08 PM | #1 |
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50 BMG Reloading
i was thinking about reloading 50 BMG any ideas: press dies cases bullets power. Thanks
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March 21, 2008, 12:38 PM | #2 |
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For the press you might want to look at the Lee Classic Cast press with the 50 BMG Kit. I have the press and I like it but I don't do 50BMG
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March 21, 2008, 12:42 PM | #3 |
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The least expensive press/die combo is the Lee @ $170. new brass is pretty much limited to CBC or WCC. You can get the WCC primed for ~$150/100.
H50BMG is a good powder or go with WC860 pull down. Pull down powder was going for ~$50/jug. Realize that a jug only does 200 rounds or so. ~ 25 rounds per lb of powder. Amax can be had for ~$42/box of 20, seems to be the best all around bullet for target shooting. Lots of other stuff out there from 647g ball to 800g solids. Primers CCI # 35 have been hard to find, but I hear that they are back in stock most places now. ~$150/500. For tools I have a chamfer tool, primer pocket uniformer, and lee case trimmer. I also got a RCBS thrower that will do 240g charges. That is about the minimum to get going. MTM 12 ga trays work for holding the 50BMG. John |
March 21, 2008, 06:36 PM | #4 |
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I have loaded the 50 BMG with great results using the lee kit. May I suggest the trimmer, and factory crimp die also. You'll be glad you did. I used both the Barnes 750 and the Hornady AMAX 750. The Hornady's are a bit cheaper, but I like the Barnes the best. I also use the H50BMG and the CCI 35. Be careful if you buy the Barnes bullets. They make a Bore Rider bullet for a special throated rifle. You need the ones for the standard if you don't have a competition custom bore rider gun.
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