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When in Grizzly territory a shorter barrel will allow a quicker draw from a holster. They walk very quietly and can come upon you like a ghost. I have the 500 with the 8 3/8" barrel and a friend of mine has the 460 with the 5" barrel. At the range there is a noticeable difference in the...

500 Magnum Ammo I have been using Underwood ammo for my last five purchases. No failures, fast shipping, and the ballistics are better than most of the competition. Prices are also very competitive. As to accuracy, my last grouping using their 440 gr gas check flat nose lead with iron sights...

Ruggyh, I was not aware of that. No such restrictions here in Maine. Thanks for the info. Neverhome

I have not shot the 700 load but I did exchange e mails with Underwood asking what the best all around load for North American big game was and they suggested that the 440 grain gas check, hard cast lead is an excellent choice. It will take down grizzly, moose and any other game animal. The...

Congratulations and welcome to the 500 Club. I just picked up an 8 3/8" a week ago and still haven't wiped the smile off of my face. Wife thinks I have something going on, :D Neverhome

Thanks. Neverhome

Thank you. I appreciate the advice. Jim

Thanks MSTEM. One more formula to add to the book. Neverhome

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Thanks for the tip. I ended up cleaning it with a lead remover cloth by Birchwood Casey. Came right off with only a few passes of the cloth. Just strikes me as a shame that for the price of the gun S&W couldn't spend a few minutes to clean it up. They do make a quality firearms and I realize...

Thanks for the info and offer of the die. I think the idea of just getting a second die will work. Jim

Do you know who makes a dedicated crimping die other than Lee? I was just on their web page and they indicate that their machinery is incapable of making dedicated crimping dies for .50 cal. They do make the three set reloading dies. Thanks. Neverhome

Please advise what a "hefty charge" is in grains. Is that a factory duplication load or a hotter version? Thanks. Neverhome Thanks.

Thanks for the info. I didn't mean that there were gyrations with loading for the 500. In general, there are a couple of steps needed in getting the seating die to also crimp. My understanding is that Lee makes a die that will just crimp so it takes a step out of adjusting the seating die to...

It was a quick price check and I was looking at the 440 grain heads. That may have made a difference in the price. I like to practice with the loads I intend to hunt with. I checked the prices at the local Cabela's and I suspect they may be on the high side. I will give it a closer look...