50 BMG Cast Bullets

i cast for 50, but for the 500mag. if the cylinder was long enough i would love to load some of the 850gr RN bullets. if i did, hopefully one day, reload for the 50 bmg i would most definitely be casting for it.
 
In 45-70's with plain base bullets and water dropped pure WW I don't get leading until 1700-1800fps. Makes sense that you wouldn't get any at 1600fps since you also have a gas check and the diameter is somewhat close (closer than a .30 cal anyway).
I've seen video of people shooting cast bullets subsonic in a 50BMG (~1000fps) with suppressors. Quiet and still around 1900 ft lbs of energy at the muzzle.

Must go through lead quick at 850gr. Heaviest I cast currently is 500gr .460" but in the past I have cast 900gr .730" full-bore 12 gauge slugs. Things just eat up the lead.
 
I don't have any experience reloading so take this for what it's worth .... But I was wondering if you take your cast lead bullets to a copper plating (chrome shop ) and have it " copper washed " or plated would there be any advantages ? Or would it just be a waste of money and time , I'm thinking it might not do anything , but I'm curious .
 
LUTNIT said:
In 45-70's with plain base bullets and water dropped pure WW I don't get leading until 1700-1800fps. Makes sense that you wouldn't get any at 1600fps since you also have a gas check and the diameter is somewhat close (closer than a .30 cal anyway).
I've seen video of people shooting cast bullets subsonic in a 50BMG (~1000fps) with suppressors. Quiet and still around 1900 ft lbs of energy at the muzzle.

Must go through lead quick at 850gr. Heaviest I cast currently is 500gr .460" but in the past I have cast 900gr .730" full-bore 12 gauge slugs. Things just eat up the lead.
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when you shoot into a berm generally its easier to get your lead back
 
cigar_man said:
Does anyone here reload cast 50-BMG bullets.

Myself, yes, for the Dominion Arms DA-50

I have been researching and corresponding with the Boyz down in the U.S. (load data, molds and tips)

I have even come away with some solid data for a 1600 fps +/- using Trail Boss, yes Sir, good ole Trail Boss.

The way I look at it, a dam cheap way to plink.

So far I have acquired a NOE mold; 513 850Gr. FN 4 cavity GC

Acquired data of 0.918. Ballistic coefficient

Picture from castboolits.com
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Gas checks on the way and a Pat Marlins Checkmaker in .512 (I like to make sure that I'm not dependant on supplies)

In case anyone wonders, I have been seriously reloading and casting for over 40 years.
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Very nice!!....now if I could only afford the big bang stick to go with it.
 
Ernst said:
I don't have any experience reloading so take this for what it's worth .... But I was wondering if you take your cast lead bullets to a copper plating (chrome shop ) and have it " copper washed " or plated would there be any advantages ? Or would it just be a waste of money and time , I'm thinking it might not do anything , but I'm curious .
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utube is your friend if you want to learn how to copper plate, bullets.
 
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