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My 500NE DR was regulated with Hornady factory ammo. I want load some Barnes tsx bullets up with RL15. Anybody done this and have load data to share?
 
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I have shot hundreds of .500 NE loads with RL15. Most bullets will regulate with between 95-99 grains of RL15 depending on the lot . . . with a Kynoch foam wad.


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+1 IN MY EXPERIENCES AS WELL.
You must use foam backing rod or better the Kynoch wads if loading with R15 . The TSX may fill the gap a little better though.

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What Mike said. FYI, the sweet spot for my V-C .500 is 97 gr. RL 15 with backer rod. Good luck!


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In a smaller bore, such as the .500 ne, I use (in my rifle--a 1907 Watson Bros.) 112 grains of IMR 4831 and a 570-grain Woodleigh. Fills the case to the bullet's base so no filler is needed.
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I use RL-15 in the 500NE as well. But I've only shot monos. Barnes Banded Solids, TSX, CEB solids and raptors, and NorthForks. With any of these, the bullet is a bit longer than a conventional cup and core so no filler is needed.
 
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Congratulations on the Buff-
 
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And the final word from the skinning shed is - " no comment " . Your loads worked just fine and you both shot very well. Your Heym is a very nicely made weapon.
Congratulations on a great safari.
 
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