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.505 reloading componenets and load data

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26 October 2004, 02:22
Marc_Stokeld
.505 reloading componenets and load data
I am putting together a .505 and I have some questions about loads and components.

From the searh function, it seems that most prefer the Hornberner brass to the Bertram. Is this still true?

Has anyone tried the Hawk bullets for thin skined game, such as whitetail?

Where are the places that offer these components for this round? I have seen Huntington's offering the brass and bullets, but I have not called ot see if they are actually in stock.

I see that C&H offers dies, along with a bushing to allow it to be used in the RCBS Rockchucker. What are the dies most commonly used?

I need to go ahead and get some smmo, as I need to assemble some dummy rounds inorder to make a magazine and work on the feedin. THanks for your help
26 October 2004, 03:20
Marc_Stokeld
Forgot to ask-where can I find loading data for the .505? Thanks
26 October 2004, 03:25
Nickudu
Quote:

I am putting together a .505 and I have some questions about loads and components.

From the searh function, it seems that most prefer the Hornberner brass to the Bertram. Is this still true?

YES

Has anyone tried the Hawk bullets for thin skined game, such as whitetail?

The Barnes 570 X works fine on whitetail.

Where are the places that offer these components for this round? I have seen Huntington's offering the brass and bullets, but I have not called ot see if they are actually in stock.

Fred generally has Horneber available.

I see that C&H offers dies, along with a bushing to allow it to be used in the RCBS Rockchucker. What are the dies most commonly used?

I've used RCBS in the past and recently purchased a set from Dave @ CH4D and I believe he will give a 10% discount to "AR" members.

I need to go ahead and get some smmo, as I need to assemble some dummy rounds inorder to make a magazine and work on the feedin. THanks for your help


26 October 2004, 07:28
GeorgeS
Check AR .505 Gibbs for some of Nick's loading data. "Any Shot You Want" by Art Alphin also contains data for this cartridge.

George
26 October 2004, 07:49
tiggertate
Huntington's also sells some 505 gas-checked cast bullets that you might want to try for fun loads. They're made by Jim Wisner and well cast.