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    Model 500 ejection problem reloads

    Loads taken from Hornady handbook using h110 and a non max load at 47 gr. But everyone says the load is too hot. I believe it since there are ejection problems. Will drop down to a lower load. I have reloaded two boxes of ammo using the 47 gr h110 w/the listed 300FTX bullet. Should I...
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    Model 500 ejection problem reloads

    cannot eject cartridges on S&W mod 500 after firing. New mod 500. Cannot afford ammo so I started reloading. New starline .50 cal mag brass Hornady FTX 300 gn bullets Lee press Hornady reloading book: H110 powder. 47 gr. Case lube prior to resizing Info on Hornady 300gr FTX lists Hornaday...
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    reloading 50 cal s&w 500 with alliant 300-mp

    powder is hard to find where I live. I have a bottle of 300mp and cannot find a load for Hornaday ftx 325gr or 500 gr. Any help would be appreciated regarding powder load for them. Also, other than the loads in the hornady handbook for other powders by any manufacturer not listed would be...
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    S&W 500. Alliant 300-mp powder

    Powder is real hard to find these days where I live. I found a bottle of Alliant 300-mp in a one lb container. I have a question regarding loads for the 50 cal magnum. If anyone has tried h110 or lil'gun I have some load data for the 325 and 500 gr. Horniday ftx. Has anyone tried 300-mp in...
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    brass jamming and not ejecting s&w model 500

    Originator of thread sending gun back Thanks, i'm new to the forum and revolvers...especially when my gunsmith saw the problem and told me to ask the forum and go for warranty work. Sorry about the poll... HOW DO I STOP THE POLE? Anyone? Dave
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    brass jamming and not ejecting s&w model 500

    every 10 or so rounds rthis happens: I'm using expensive horniday 325 gr bullets factory manufactured. One of the casings will not eject with the star ejector, I need to use a pencil or something else to eject the round. Also, about every 20 rounds using double action or single action, the...
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