RNS-That is the perfect setup,IE expanding in two stages,as that's way I do it.And the reason I
stressed the expanders is that ASq and other basic brass may not extract good with full
( brass is to soft and not springy enough),
so with expanders folks can use Norma 460 brass,
which is good and springy.Few days ago was a
thread about 500Asq extracting hard and we think it was because of soft brass, so if any problems occur go to 460 brass and expand.What will cost be on that whole die setup, with expanders.?..Ed.

ED
You are reading my mind again

7/8 die set $130.00 something
C&H Tool Dies recommend that we ge the 1" die body because there is not much left in the die body and very little taper.

1" dies are $160.00 somehting (from memory)

expanders are like $15.00 ea (from memory)
There are a few minor details left to work out on the dies but I am in the ball park on cost.

RNS

I would like to get a 500a2 case (headstamped) and 470 capstick `(headstamped) for photo compairison. Anyone have a case they could spair. RNS

I recieved the reamer print and once approaved I should have the reamer in 3 weeks. RNS

Great news, RNS. I want to take a .550 Magnum on my next safari in '04. I appreciate your efforts to keep the ball rolling on this one. Please let us know when the time ie right to send payment to Hawk and Bridger for bullets and Cut Rifle for barrels.

Pete from Quality Cartridge is going to ship me the sample cases that are head stamped 550 Magnum on friday. When the shipment of cylinderical cases comes in the cases will be available with correct head stamp. The shipment is schedualed for the end of November. I will post pics of the head stamped cases as soon as I get them. RNS

mrlexma
Looks like things for your trip in 04 are moving along nicely. RNS

Still haven't sent the deposit, but it looks like Zambia. I'll let you know the details when finalized.

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"At least it ain't women and slot machines."--What I tell my wife when she asks why I spend so much on guns and hunting.

Case trimmers will be available from C&H Tool which will be a file and trim die. Fosters will make pilots in .550 for there trimmers. RNS

RNS-On your reamer print, how much extra
chamber length did they allow beyond case length
for cases lengthening? If it is set up right,
there will be very little need for trimming.
I got my barrel ready to get rebored to .550,
and rest of rifle is ready, as it was already
done.Ed.

Ed
Max case length is 3.000" chamber will be cut + .050".

I looked into the triming products just to have them available for support of the 550 Magnum. RNS

Head stamped brass


RNS

I am looking into a second supplier for the cylindrical brass. RNS

I talked to Dave Davidson on friday and he is going to start making the dies 10-12 sets for the first run. Remember they are going to be on a 1" DIE BODY if anyone needs a different size they need to contact him. Dave does not recommend a 7/8" die body due to having a thin die body. RNS

Since this is a 28ga rifle these might be fun to try

They are 28ga and a little light but might be worth trying.

http://www.ballisticproducts.com/1_products/t2-prodcatagories/Prod_components/t3components/Prod_Shot/t4-slug/Slugs/slugs.htm

here is a link to them.

RNS

Much better picture.

RNS I will be leaving to yuma on weds for thanksgiving, you wouldnt happen to have a 550 dummy I can buy off you would you?

Mike
Thanks for the pic

smallfry Check your email but I do expect you to meet me when you are here.

Here is my action along with a dummie and 28ga cleaning attachments. The action is a CZ. RNS

To all the 550 Mag guys (and especially to Neal, without whose dedication this project would not have happened) the 550 cast bullets are done and Wayne at Custom Cast Bullets is going to send me some samples. As soon as they arrrive I will post some pictures, pricing and a link to Wayne's company. He has born much of the cost of bringing these to fruit so if you like 'em, please order some!