50 BMG Where to start?

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Ok , so I just bought an HS50. Now I need info on how to feed it. Any tips on equipment and components greatly appreciated. I already have a classic cast press, so should I start with lee dies, or just go straight to the rcbs gear? I know this stuff isn't cheap, but I don't want to spend the national debt of a small African country either. Thanks guys.
 
"...don't want to spend the national debt of a small African country either..." Too late.
"...have a classic cast press..." Wrong thread diameter for .50 BMG dies(1-1/2" x 12 vs 7/8-14. Lee dies are 1 1/4 - 12.) and too small(the case is 3.910" long).
RCBS makes a .50 BMG press(AmmoMaster-2 press. MSRP $331.95US. You can use it for regular dies too.). The die kit MSRP is $442.95US.
Hornady 750 grain A-Max bullets run $43.99US per 20. $99.99US for Winchester 630 grain FMJ's. Both Stateside prices.
 
The Lee Classic Cast press will work just fine for re-sizing and loading 50BMG.
I have both the Lee and the RCBS Ammomaster and load 50 using both.
The dies will not interchange, but one set will do the job as well as the other.
The RCBS Ammomaster is a bigger press with a larger opening, but is considerably more expensive.
When I first started using the Lee set I was told it wouldn't stand up, but I've sized and loaded a lot of 50 with it and not a problem.
Your choice...
 
Kevan said:
The Lee Classic Cast press will work just fine for re-sizing and loading 50BMG.
I have both the Lee and the RCBS Ammomaster and load 50 using both.
The dies will not interchange, but one set will do the job as well as the other.
The RCBS Ammomaster is a bigger press with a larger opening, but is considerably more expensive.
When I first started using the Lee set I was told it wouldn't stand up, but I've sized and loaded a lot of 50 with it and not a problem.
Your choice...
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Same here the lee is fine,, I find the Rem Ultra mags, specaly the 7 is harder on the press than 50 cases.
 
sunray said:
"...don't want to spend the national debt of a small African country either..." Too late.
"...have a classic cast press..." Wrong thread diameter for .50 BMG dies(1-1/2" x 12 vs 7/8-14. Lee dies are 1 1/4 - 12.) and too small(the case is 3.910" long).
RCBS makes a .50 BMG press(AmmoMaster-2 press. MSRP $331.95US. You can use it for regular dies too.). The die kit MSRP is $442.95US.
Hornady 750 grain A-Max bullets run $43.99US per 20. $99.99US for Winchester 630 grain FMJ's. Both Stateside prices.
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Also Accurate Bullet Company make machined solids......from BC.
Don't know where you are, but P&D in Edmonton have a few hundred of white-box CCI primers left....
And of course, Alberta Tactical in Calgary has some stuff....
 
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