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- Mon Jul 05, 2021 3:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .510 Bullet testing in 500 L and 50 Alaskan
- Replies: 10
- Views: 866
Re: .510 Bullet testing in 500 L and 50 Alaskan
I wish I had a chronograph, but 19 grains of trail boss, a full case with a 500 grain bullet.
- Mon Jul 05, 2021 2:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .510 Bullet testing in 500 L and 50 Alaskan
- Replies: 10
- Views: 866
Re: .510 Bullet testing in 500 L and 50 Alaskan
MP Mold in .510, drops right at 500 grains, sized ( to .512) and lubed. I set up a 48” long table with 2-2x6’s in the back strapped to a gallon jug, and the first 36” with 1/2 jugs of water. With a fairly mild load thru a 20” 50 Alaskan barrel ( Marlin 1895, now 50AK) the bullet blew all the jugs, a...
- Sat Jun 26, 2021 5:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .510 Bullet testing in 500 L and 50 Alaskan
- Replies: 10
- Views: 866
Re: .510 Bullet testing in 500 L and 50 Alaskan
Nothing came thru, Bill
- Sat Jun 26, 2021 1:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .510 Bullet testing in 500 L and 50 Alaskan
- Replies: 10
- Views: 866
Re: .510 Bullet testing in 500 L and 50 Alaskan
If I could find someone to post a few pics for me,…….
A pic is worth more than words.
A pic is worth more than words.
- Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .510 Bullet testing in 500 L and 50 Alaskan
- Replies: 10
- Views: 866
.510 Bullet testing in 500 L and 50 Alaskan
I have a thing for the larger calibers, and although I don’t use rifles to hunt with, I love playing with my 500 Linebaugh and 50 Alaskan Marlin 1895’s. I picked up a MP Molds 525 grain plain base Bullet, and wanted to see how the huge hollow point performed. The solid drops a 524.5 grain bullet, th...
- Thu Jun 10, 2021 9:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Buffalo Arms,ID has 2,200 pound BP shipment in stock now
- Replies: 2
- Views: 531
Buffalo Arms,ID has 2,200 pound BP shipment in stock now
I don’t have the patience for Black Powder shooting, but a couple friends that are into re-enacting are very happy the real black not synthetic is available. Buffalo Arms, Ponderay Idaho. They ship everywhere.
- Sat May 01, 2021 8:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How Southern Are You?"
- Replies: 68
- Views: 10608
Re: How Southern Are You?"
Only 11, but not bad for a Northern boy
(90 miles from the Canadian border)
(90 miles from the Canadian border)
- Thu Apr 22, 2021 2:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "I'm Gonna...." dedicated to all those who are thinking of hunting with a handgun
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2697
Re: "I'm Gonna...." dedicated to all those who are thinking of hunting with a handgun
Jim, The only way to only hunt with a handgun is only carry a handgun. Riding around with a handy revolver of opportunity, is a great way to start. I’ve flown out on many trips in Alaska, with a scoped revolver, ( or maybe a single shot) and a back pack. The pilots always looked at me crosswise, unt...
- Mon Apr 19, 2021 2:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gifts from the grave
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1472
Re: Gifts from the grave
Good people deserve good things. You will always have memories while using them.
- Sun Apr 18, 2021 10:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Loading 50AK with 500L dies
- Replies: 1
- Views: 386
Loading 50AK with 500L dies
I know the Lee crimp die will work fine, as the 500 Linebaugh and 50 Alaskan use the same bullets. Wondering if anyone loads and sizes the long cases, with 500 Linebaugh dies.
- Wed Mar 31, 2021 3:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My New Brass (even though it ain't brass)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2296
Re: My New Brass (even though it ain't brass)
They make good sling shots, and I have pics of them being used as cannon Ammo .......
- Wed Mar 31, 2021 3:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cast bullet weights for 375 Winchester
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3877
Re: Cast bullet weights for 375 Winchester
I know jacketed bullets with a flat nose in 375 are hard to come by. There was a gentleman on here with a bunch of extra bullets, both cast and factory jacketed. I picked up quite a few. I also have 3 handguns that shoot .375’s, so a great assortment of bullets to try. The single shot pistols (375JD...
- Sun Mar 28, 2021 8:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The casting shed
- Replies: 102
- Views: 14247
Re: The casting shed
I started casting years ago, when the availability of .510 bullets made it a must. Now I realize how much I save, even though I cast almost all gas checked bullets. If I cast 500 bullets, I can save $200. It’s fun and satisfying. So I’m actually making money by casting. Now I have many molds, so I’l...
- Sun Mar 21, 2021 5:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 41 GNR in a lever?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1816
Re: 41 GNR in a lever?
I think it would be fairly simple to convert a 41mag to 41GNR, ream the chamber, and it may work without further work, as the 41 and 44 cartridges are the same length. If you started with a 44 mag rifle, it would have to be rebarreled and chamber done also. I also don’t believe it would create undo ...
- Mon Mar 15, 2021 10:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cast bullet weights for 375 Winchester
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3877
Re: Cast bullet weights for 375 Winchester
The accurate mold I picked is a 38-250BG.
- Mon Mar 15, 2021 10:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cast bullet weights for 375 Winchester
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3877
Re: Cast bullet weights for 375 Winchester
well I looked at a lot of bullet designs and weights, and Looking at the 375 cartridge, I ended up with a 250 grain bullet design. I don’t hunt with a rifle, unless I’m going to Canada,( only done that 4 times so far) but I do want a very accurate load. The Accurate mold throws a .380 Bullet, with g...
- Mon Mar 15, 2021 9:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Big Loop Levers converting them to fit
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1353
Re: Big Loop Levers converting them to fit
I’m sure I’m not the only one, that can’t get my big hand to fit a stock lever. Try it with gloves on! $52. And an hours time is better than ordering one for $178.
- Sun Mar 14, 2021 11:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Big Loop Levers converting them to fit
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1353
Big Loop Levers converting them to fit
I wanted to get a big loop lever for a straight stock 1895 marlin, but none available. Searching around, Numrich gun parts Corp has Stainless pistol grip levers ( 1895,336 the same part number) for $52. Each. Pulling apart a pistol grip and straight stock, comparing levers, pinned them thru the pivo...
- Sun Mar 14, 2021 1:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cast bullet weights for 375 Winchester
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3877
Re: Cast bullet weights for 375 Winchester
So probably a .377 sizer. With a gas check Bullet, that should seal perfectly.
- Sun Mar 14, 2021 9:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cast bullet weights for 375 Winchester
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3877
Cast bullet weights for 375 Winchester
I’ve loaded 375 win Ammo for my brother for years, using factory available 220 and 200 jacketed bullets. As they are no longer available, I’m looking at bullet molds, and really like the 250 grain gas check design. I’m not that familiar with the 375 Winchester round ( in a 20” barreled Marlin) how m...
- Mon Mar 01, 2021 10:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Handgun shooters as we age.
- Replies: 59
- Views: 6596
Re: Handgun shooters as we age.
I know recoil takes its toll on all of us. Yes, more as we age. Last year in speaking with Ronnie Wells, of RW Grip Frames. looking into changing the angle of a Bisley grip frame 4 degrees, basically halfway between its current angle and a Super Black Hawk grip frame. It absolutely changes the FELT ...
- Sun Feb 21, 2021 7:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Clover rear sights
- Replies: 3
- Views: 508
Re: Clover rear sights
They look a little fragile, but I like the design. I’ve ordered one of each, so I’ll test them and see how they do.
- Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Clover rear sights
- Replies: 3
- Views: 508
Clover rear sights
Looking at the clover leaf rear sights with 2 fiber optic dots. Trying to upgrade rear sights for quick sight acquiring. I ordered one from Ranger Point, just wondering if anyone has one and what you think of them.
- Tue Feb 09, 2021 12:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When you want to read a little .....
- Replies: 9
- Views: 732
Re: When you want to read a little .....
All the more reason to start at. .4X caliber and go up from there in diameter and weight. Good read
- Tue Feb 09, 2021 12:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Feeding issues in 1895 500 linebaugh
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4250
Re: Feeding issues in 1895 500 linebaugh
I wish to admit here, that thanks to my buddy Tim, that provided the two comparable rifles, and did the actual welding and filing, and his persistence, got this figured out. Nice to have fruends
- Tue Feb 09, 2021 11:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Feeding issues in 1895 500 linebaugh
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4250
- Tue Feb 09, 2021 11:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Feeding issues in 1895 500 linebaugh
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4250
Re: Feeding issues in 1895 500 linebaugh
So after using every bullet design possible, the rounded nose Bullet worked much better, but I want to shoot ANY bullet in this gun, so more testing to do. The carrier has a sort of a “STOP” to keep the rounds from going all the way back, and load easier by not traveling back and forth on a long car...
- Sat Apr 04, 2020 8:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Feeding issues in 1895 500 linebaugh
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4250
Re: Feeding issues in 1895 500 linebaugh
FA67D00E-EA5D-4CCC-9F7D-B1E7E9B501BA.png Got the new bullets sized, gas checked, lubed and loaded. Also loaded up some 545 grain bullets. They feed great in the loading ramp. Just going from the wide flat nose I normally use in a revolver made a great difference. I am noticing some feeding tube iss...
- Sat Apr 04, 2020 7:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Cleaning The Garage" during Shelter-In-Place
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1773
Re: "Cleaning The Garage" during Shelter-In-Place
Spent two days clearing all of winters piled up stuff, goal was to get it all up and open up the floor to have working and driving room. Half a day moving things a day and a half finding things I didn’t know were lost.
- Sat Mar 28, 2020 3:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Feeding issues in 1895 500 linebaugh
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4250
Re: Feeding issues in 1895 500 linebaugh
66B94709-3CFD-4908-ACB9-E2E8B8A0FBE5.png F63D861D-E799-485D-9569-7163528A3CC9.png So I picked up a couple plain base tapered nose bullets to try while I was waiting for my mold, which I now have. The loaded round shown, feeds nicely, and I started casting the gas checked rounds that I just got the ...
- Thu Mar 26, 2020 11:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Done
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2629
Re: Prepared to Shelter In Place.
After sawing logs and splitting and stacking firewood for a few days, today is a relaxing rainy day indoors.
- Thu Mar 26, 2020 8:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Feeding issues in 1895 500 linebaugh
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4250
Re: Feeding issues in 1895 500 linebaugh
Still a gas checked Bullet, a little wider meplat but a tapered nose, will hopefully feed reliably
- Sun Mar 22, 2020 9:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Feeding issues in 1895 500 linebaugh
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4250
Re: Feeding issues in 1895 500 linebaugh
The altered design of the .512, 435 grain gas checked Bullet will have a long flat nose, with a meplat of .25. The long tapered nose should make a huge difference in sliding across the feed ramp over wide flat nose bullets with a .420 or .460 meplat. They will still work fine in a revolver, and is r...
- Thu Mar 19, 2020 10:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Feeding issues in 1895 500 linebaugh
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4250
Re: Feeding issues in 1895 500 linebaugh
You might want to check the 50 cal moulds that are available from Accurate Moulds. All the bullet specs are available on their site. Follow the link below: http://www.accuratemolds.com/catalog.php?page=23 If you can’t find a suitable mould there you can always design your own mould at the Mountain ...
- Mon Mar 16, 2020 11:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Cause of the Toilet Paper Shortage.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1502
Re: The Cause of the Toilet Paper Shortage.
It just proves, too many people are full of poop
- Mon Mar 09, 2020 1:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Feeding issues in 1895 500 linebaugh
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4250
Re: Feeding issues in 1895 500 linebaugh
I had to get a 350 grain GC Bullet mold made for my light handgun rounds, as cast performance stopped them a few years ago, and my supply ran out. I got the mold made to drop .512 bullets, then I size them to .511 when I crimp on the gas check and lube. When the design is finalized for this new one,...
- Mon Mar 09, 2020 9:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Feeding issues in 1895 500 linebaugh
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4250
Re: Feeding issues in 1895 500 linebaugh
Thanks for the responses. The 500L is a .510 diameter, ( same as a 50 Alaskan or 50BMG) so not as many options as a .501 Bullet. I started working with a bullet mold maker, so have a 435 grain Bullet ( GC ) that seats deep in the case with a good crimp groove, and only has a .240 Meplat. That gives ...
- Wed Mar 04, 2020 10:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Feeding issues in 1895 500 linebaugh
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4250
Feeding issues in 1895 500 linebaugh
Using cast performance bullets, 350 grain Gas Check and 435 grain gas check, in my almost 40 year old marlin 1895 in 500 Linebaugh. ( they don’t make the great 350’s any more) The flat meplat bullets that work so great in revolvers and single shots, are pretty wide in the nose, and do not load and f...
- Sun Nov 26, 2017 10:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sixguns: Blued or stainless?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3835
Re: Sixguns: Blued or stainless?
Due to the weather here, and always dragging them thru the woods, I’m going all stainless