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May 6, 2013, 11:44 AM | #1 |
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Reloading S&W 500 problem
I have been reloading since I started shooting about 20 years ago. I recently purchased a S&W 500 and because of the cost for factory ammo, I also stated reloading the 500 as well. I made my first batch using Berry's 350 grain FP, Remington LR primers and 35.0 grains of W296. The OAL was 2.10.
I shot some over the weekend, but I had a hell of a time getting 2 of the 5 cases out. When I got home, I had to use a dowel to pop out the cases. Once the cases were out, I noticed there was some unburned powder between the case and cylinder wall. Has anyone else had a problem reloading the 500? |
May 6, 2013, 03:28 PM | #2 |
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I no longer own my 500 S&W, but I was loading 350gr bullets with hodgdon h110 with large rifle magnum primers and I had the same problem. I ended up trading the pistol for a compound bow.
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May 6, 2013, 04:14 PM | #3 |
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Are you loading relatively light loads?
If so, mebbe the cases aren't expanding as they normally would with factory loads. Does the gun do this with factory loads?
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May 6, 2013, 05:41 PM | #4 |
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Your load is below the suggested minimum on Hodgons site. When H110/ Winchester 296 came out, we were warned against reducing loads because of mysterious over pressure signs.
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May 6, 2013, 06:56 PM | #5 |
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I found the powder amount from the latest Hornady reloading box. The bullet weight is the same, but the cannelure is in a different location so I can't seat the bullet as deep as the manual suggested.
I'm not trying for wimpy loads, but also don't want to load maximum loads. I shot 20 rounds of Hornady 500 gr bullets and hand no problem except a sore hand |
May 7, 2013, 07:48 AM | #6 |
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Perhaps the bullet choice is incorrect for your gun and/or application.
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May 7, 2013, 09:37 AM | #7 |
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JohnMoses Your load is below the suggested minimum on Hodgons site. When H110/ Winchester 296 came out, we were warned against reducing loads because of mysterious over pressure signs.
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