Gonna start reloading... .500 S&W
- Thread starter 12GaugeShotty
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I will need to learn more about this...
I'm currently waiting for my 500S&W package to arrive from Budget shooter supplies (see banner above). Henry's always done well for me. He's got Berrys 350gr plated bullets on his new website now, and he ordered a set of dies, mold, brass and gas checks. Should be here next week. I'm not even gonna try and get factory ammo around here. Straight to reloading for this cartridge.
Where you are in Ontario matters. Add it to your profile.
"...or in the US?..." Reloading equipment is ok. Components require the U.S. export permit. You'll find .50 S&W bullets of any kind are expensive. Still less so than factory ammo.
Assuming you kept the factory brass($42.95 per 50 for Hornady if you didn't), Hornady dies run $91.95(Lee doesn't list 'em), 350 grain XTP-MAG bullets run $46.95 per 50, $53.95 per 50 for 500 grain FP/XTP's from Shooter's Choice, in Waterloo. They're not the least expensive place, but .50 cal bullets won't be cheap nor particularly easy to find anywhere.
There's one cast bullet load on Hodgdon's site, but finding load data shouldn't be too much trouble. There's a fair bit of cast bullet data on-line.
Not seeing any Canadian suppliers of cast bullets. Cast bullets will require gas checks.
"...or in the US?..." Reloading equipment is ok. Components require the U.S. export permit. You'll find .50 S&W bullets of any kind are expensive. Still less so than factory ammo.
Assuming you kept the factory brass($42.95 per 50 for Hornady if you didn't), Hornady dies run $91.95(Lee doesn't list 'em), 350 grain XTP-MAG bullets run $46.95 per 50, $53.95 per 50 for 500 grain FP/XTP's from Shooter's Choice, in Waterloo. They're not the least expensive place, but .50 cal bullets won't be cheap nor particularly easy to find anywhere.
There's one cast bullet load on Hodgdon's site, but finding load data shouldn't be too much trouble. There's a fair bit of cast bullet data on-line.
Not seeing any Canadian suppliers of cast bullets. Cast bullets will require gas checks.
Speer 50 cal bullets are about the cheapest true jacketed bullet you can buy... we have brought in Speer and Hornady bullets but most customers shooting Hornady bullets have switched to Speer because they are a bit cheaper... we have lee 500 S&W dies in stock for $39.95.
I am really excited about reloading for my .500 S&W. It is a big cartridge and I will get to learn how to reload without having to fumble around with little casings and such.
Where is your store physically located I am interested ordering from you I just want to know if you are close by.
We are strictly online only we don't have a store because I couldn't afford the rent
not much money to be made of reloading supplies... since people are trying to save money by doing it there self, its hard sell something to someone who doesn't want to spend money to begin with... not saying your this type of person but... but generally people reload to save money... I know I do We ship from KW area Canada wide
We are strictly online only we don't have a store because I couldn't afford the rent
We ship from KW area Canada wide
Kitchener/Waterloo Ontario?
Nope, professional business don't meet people at tim hortons to exchange merchandise, cost both of us more in time and aggravation... with gas hitting a 1.50 + your time, insurance, wear and tear on your car is easier to pay 10-20 dollars and it will be at your door next day.
Where do you get those bullets? I might not beable to cast for a bit but I will start reloading ASAP.
budget shooting supply at the top, or Jo brooks in manatoba.
