50 2.5" and bullet questions

Discussions of powders, bullets and loading information.

Moderators: Kirk, Lucinda

Post Reply
Jharg
Posts: 11
Joined: Mon Jan 15, 2018 11:16 am

50 2.5" and bullet questions

Post by Jharg »

Hello all,

I have a C Sharps coming this fall. I have a 30" 1 1/2 barrel being put on. I was very interested in having a "traditional" rifle so went with a 1 in 34" right-hand twist. The barrel is going to be made of 4140 Annealed. .500 Bore | .510 Grooves in traditional 6 grove configuraion.

I understand that:
.50/100/473 = Paper Patch Bullet
.50/100/425 = Grease Groove

Now, I am looking for some ready-made bullets to start with, and then need to get some bullet molds.

I was looking for recommendations and thoughts. I understand I am looking for .512 bullet and .512 sizing/lube dies.

Image


Regards,
Jacob
bobw
Posts: 3841
Joined: Tue Nov 23, 2004 12:52 pm

Re: 50 2.5" and bullet questions

Post by bobw »

Lyman 515141 mold for the greaser in you and KAL tool mold 50 TGBS adj paper paper patch at .494". Don't let them freebore your chamber any...bobw
bobw
Jharg
Posts: 11
Joined: Mon Jan 15, 2018 11:16 am

Re: 50 2.5" and bullet questions

Post by Jharg »

Ok, I looked it up ... can you explain why no Freebore?

Jacob
Jharg
Posts: 11
Joined: Mon Jan 15, 2018 11:16 am

Re: 50 2.5" and bullet questions

Post by Jharg »

I also notice the Lyman 515141 is a .515 Diameter mold. Would I size that down to .512 or is there someone making a .515 lube sizer die?
bobw
Posts: 3841
Joined: Tue Nov 23, 2004 12:52 pm

Re: 50 2.5" and bullet questions

Post by bobw »

That's the mold # and a long time a go the .515" dia. Now days I believe that they cut the to throw a .512" bullet...you could allways call Lyman and ask. Bobw
bobw
Dennis Armistead
Posts: 337
Joined: Thu Aug 20, 2015 5:09 pm
Location: Payson Arizona
Contact:

Re: 50 2.5" and bullet questions

Post by Dennis Armistead »

I have the recent Lyman mould and it won't chamber without being sized down to .511". I switched over to the RCBS 50-515 for my 36 twist and it is very accurate and chambers great. Hope this helps.
Dennis
Experience trumps intelligence every time.
Post Reply