500 S&W cast loads, need info

[manatee1947]

I am seeking any information on cast loads for the Lee 440 gr bullet with  Unique, Blue Dot, 2400, or XMP 5744 & SR 4759. I want to work up loads in the 1100/ 1400 fps range. I have seen 495 gr cast loads with 18 -20 gr of Blue Dot, 10 gr of Unique, or 38 gr of 5744 with the 440 bullet. If anyone has personal experience, or links to load data, I would certainly appreciate them sharing the info. Thanks.

[manatee1947]

Since I have no replies, I am going to check with the black powder replica shooters, seems like any load for a 50-70 should be safe and usable in a 500 S&W handi ??

[kynardsj]

Try the online site The reloading pages of M D Smith at www.reloadammo.com. Some of the loads you mentioned are there.

[manatee1947]

thanks.

[Catfish]

You can safely use jacketed data with cast bullets if the cast bullets will stand the velocity. Accurate Powders also list some loads for cast bullets in their manual which you can down load for free at www.accuratepowder.com.