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Daniel Watters · January 16, 2000, 12:18 AM

By the looks of it, the .499 LW cartridge is basically an lengthened .50 Action Express. The conversion would then be similar to AR15-type .50 AE carbine and rifle offered by Hesse.

My guess on the 7.82x24mm is either a 10mm Norma or .40 Triton Super, necked down to .308".

January 16, 2000, 12:18 AM	#2
Daniel Watters Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 1999 Location: USA Posts: 644	By the looks of it, the .499 LW cartridge is basically an lengthened .50 Action Express. The conversion would then be similar to AR15-type .50 AE carbine and rifle offered by Hesse. My guess on the 7.82x24mm is either a 10mm Norma or .40 Triton Super, necked down to .308".