06 January 2008, 02:02
army aviator500 CYRUS?
What is a 500 Cyrus? Saw it in new Hodgdon reloading manual. Case is from Dakota and the trim length is the same as an 8x57 but it holds more powder than a 458 Win so it must be one fat case. Max load was a 500 grain at 2250 fps with 81.5 grains of Benchmark. Just never seen this on the AR before. Of course I don't see one in my future as I do not need something that big.
06 January 2008, 02:57
pinotguyHere's a link that explains the 500 Cyrus.
http://www.crossoutdoors.com/cartridges.html06 January 2008, 06:09
RobgunbuilderFunky cartridge slightly better than the 500S&W.-Rob
06 January 2008, 08:49
jeffeossouses .500 bullets, and light/low sd at that..
but, would be cool in a wsm based 16.5" rifle...
but, well, i'll keep doing what i am doing