Big pointed bullets in the 500S&W?

[eskimo36]

Has anyone shot a bullet designed for the 50 BMG out their 500 S&W?  I have some 700 grain lead flat nose that I purchased from the fellow in Homer, AK and I assume they will shoot alright.  I know the 50 BMG bullets are high and very impractical, so i am not interested in logic just experience....thanks.

[quickdtoo]

I know the 50 BMG bullets are high and very impractical, so i am not interested in logic just experience....thanks.

Sounds like fun!!! But the BMG uses .510" bullets, the .500S&W .500". They'd go thru the bore, but with quite an increase in pressure, I'd think.

Tim

[eskimo36]

i wonder if they would size down without to much trouble..... i have seen bullet sizing dies mentioned on big bore forums.  I need to look into this a little further.

[quickdtoo]

Another issue is the slower 1:18¾" twist rate of the Handi, .50BMG twist is 1:15", the slower rate may not stabilize the long pointies at the velocity capable from the .500. The slower twist may have been H&R's attempt to reduce pressures some.

Also, how deep is the throat on the .500? The long pointy may intrude too much into the .500 case limiting powder capacity even more.

Tim