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Offline Humbo

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Mold suggestion for 4" .500 S&W
« on: February 13, 2010, 10:52:17 PM »
Hi,
I'm going to start casting for the mighty 500 S&W. This is a new caliber for me, so I could use some pointers. I prefer using gas checks in all magnum handguns, so that's what I'm aiming for. I'm looking for molds that cast in the mid-weight rainge, let's say 350-450 grains or thereabouts. LBT 400 or 440 WFN seem like a couple of good options for an all-rounder, so maybe that's where I'll start.
Are there any decent steel molds for the 500 out there? What diameter do I size to? I don't have the gun before me, so I haven't had the chance to slug it yet.
Thanks.

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Re: Mold suggestion for 4" .500 S&W
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2010, 02:35:38 PM »
Mountain Molds will make you pretty much anything you want, in aluminum, brass, or iron. Not sure about sizing diameter, you'll have to measure your cylinder throats.
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Re: Mold suggestion for 4" .500 S&W
« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2010, 01:32:28 AM »
ballistic cast makes a nice 430 grain lfngc mold.
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Re: Mold suggestion for 4" .500 S&W
« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2010, 05:53:57 AM »
Are the ballist-cast molds worth the $? 150 for a 2-cavity molds seems quite steep. I'm going to slug my gun next weekend when I get home, after that I'll make the final decision. I need at least one LBT mold for my 500 as well.
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