molds for 460 and 500 S&W

jdownen

May 04, 2009 14:27

Looking for some advice on molds for the 460and 500S&W.I would like a gass checked 300-400gr I think.Can I get some feedback from any body that is already working with these two cal.
thanks jim

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  lcdrdanr

  May 04, 2009 16:27

  The only mold I have used for my 500 S&W is the Lee 90991 which is a nominal 440 grain Round Flat Nose bullet. I typically get 460 grains with my mix and after lubing and gas checking. I use Hornady gas checks, I tried shooting it w/o gas checks at low velocities but it leaded badly. So now I gas check all of them, I use Lee Alox and coat them lightly 3 or 4 times before sizing. I size them in a Lee 501 sizer which seats the gas checks at the same time.
  
  Accuracy has been exceptionally good.
  
  I have spoken with people who have used a 350 grain black powder mold, obviously w/o a gas check, and claim excellent results but I have no personal experience with it.
  
  Dan R

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