Reloading for the S&W 500

[procarryusa]

Hi, Folks!

I had the opportunity to shoot Smith & Wesson's Hand Canon this weekend and it was such a great experience that I am looking into buying a 4" barreled model.

I was wondering if anyone knows where to start with reloading supplies (I can figure out brass & primers)? Does anyone cast their own .500 bullets? Where do you buy them in bulk?

Thanks!

 

[rcmodel]

I'd start here.

http://www.missouribullet.com/results.php?category=5&secondary=25

Well, actually, I'd start with jacketed bullets, until you learn how to reload.

The .500 brings with it certain traits that are a little different then normal calibers.
Thicker case necks & lead bullets will require more experiance and knowledge of belling and crimping then most other calibers for one thing.

Jacketed would probably be the easier path to learn reloading with.

 

[procarryusa]

@rcmodel,

I am not new to reloading, only to the .500. Thank you for the link!

 

[bluetopper]

I buy my hard cast lead gas check bullets from Montana Bullet Works. They don't lead at all even at 2100+fps out of my 500 Handi-Rifle.
Look on gunbroker for once-fired brass and any other 500 reloading supplies.