25 January 2003, 09:08
Paul HAnybody shoot heavy bullets in a 500 Jeffrey?
I have some 600 gr cast bullets, and what I thought were 700 gr, but after looking at NEI's website, they might be 775 gr. I have no idea what charges to use on the real heavy slug. If anyone's played with these, lemme know how they've worked for you.
25 January 2003, 09:37
NitromanPaul,
Do you have Cartridges of The World? There is loading data for the 707 grain solids as used by A-Square years ago for the .500 A-Sq. If you were to reduce these by 5% I think you'ed be good to go with those 775 grain cast bullets.
25 January 2003, 10:50
Paul HRoger,
No, I don't have a copy of COTW, there are so many errors in the various editions I've read that I can't see spending my $ on a copy. I do believe there are a few copies at the library though, so I'll have to check it out, thanks for the tip!
25 January 2003, 12:05
Erik FrymanPaul,
I got the latest edition. I'll let you borrow it if you want. I'm heading down to Reno tonight for SCI, so if you need it give me a call after 6 Feb.
25 January 2003, 12:08
N E 450 No2Paul H from the A Square manual.
Bullet 570gr Monolithic solid
H-4831 100gr. 1009fps.
H-4831 118gr. 2112fps.
H-4895 101gr. 2303fps.
IMR-4064 101gr. 2274fps.
IMR-7828 100gr. 1677fps.
IMR-7828 120gr. 2050fps.
RL-15 101gr. 2223fps
RL-15 105gr. 2291fps.
The highest pressure [CUP] is 39,800
Barrell length is 26 inches.
Primer is CCI-250
I hope this helps.
25 January 2003, 13:41
jeffeossoWHEW!! and here I thought Paul was going to shoot his before I get to shoot mine. it MIGHT be sunday for me, if the trigger comes in tomorrow
jeffe
25 January 2003, 14:08
Paul HWorse yet is I started looking for my old beater stock, but can't find it. I think the kids were playing with it.
I figure with needing to fab up and add the second recoil lug then bed the action, it'll be likely a month before I shoot it.
On the up side, I realized I have two bullet molds for making a 350 gr and 470 gr bullet, and also have 535, 600 and 775 gr cast bullets to try, and I ordered a couple boxes of 570 gr XLC's this morning. Should keep me busy for awhile, and I plan on having loads ranging from 500 Linebaugh handgun loads, on up to, you shoot it, no no no, you shoot it loads
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26 January 2003, 09:01
<JOHAN>Paul H
What action are you building this bb-gun around
Pictures would be very nice
Don't be shy
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/ JOHAN
27 January 2003, 18:42
RobgunbuilderPaul- I shoot 750 gr .50BMG AP's out of my 500 A2 with about 55 grs of XMP5744. This is actually a pretty light load and should work fine in a .500 Jeff.-Rob
28 January 2003, 13:47
45nutRob,
Have you ever tried one of those 750's inverted? You know tail first? It is a very mean looking round that way..My 500A2 nears completion and I am getting a few rounds ready,,I have some 535gr Woodliegh's and some 515gr cast loads as well as some API pulls here to try.
Thanks 45nut
28 January 2003, 14:14
jeffeossoPaul,
I can send you a beater (that is CRAP) stock, but I THINK henry will make you one, with matchstick grainn, for like $100 or less... sub utility grade... I nearly wish I had done that with mine, to get all the "stuff" worked out, and then use that for my inlet guide...
www.gunstocks.comjeffe