500 Smith and Wesson Brass - The Firearms Forum

rodog · 08-11-2003, 03:57 PM

anyone know if the Brass can be made by shortning rifle brass, like 45-70 or something?

i would like to make my own cases, etc..

inplanotx · 08-11-2003, 04:08 PM

Hi Rodog and welcome to TFF. I cannot say how to make 500 S&W brass, but if you follow the link below, you buy starline brass for $22.00 / 100. You might also want to check out the MidwayUSA site as they also sell Starline brass.

http://www.martscustoms.com/new_cart...brass_page.htm

Glad to have another reloader on board!

Marlin · 08-11-2003, 06:28 PM

Welcome to TFF, rodog.

We hope you will visit us often and post often.

We have not only a congenial group but one that is very knowledgeable.

rodog · 08-12-2003, 04:48 AM

thanks, glad to be here, this looks like an awsome forum. I used to reload about 10 years ago, but sold everything to a friend when i started having kids, etc, lol. I just started to get my stuff back. Also just got my C&R too, and will startgetting a few rifles soon. If i remember, the 500 Linbaugh , or something like that used 45-70 cases, but i cant remember.

FN_Project90 · 08-12-2003, 01:23 PM

The .454 Cassull uses 45-70
there is such a thing as a 50-70 but I would not suggest ruining good brass for a hand cannon.

inplanotx · 08-14-2003, 06:47 AM

The 454 Casull does not use the 45-70 case as a base. The dimensions would not allow it.

Xracer · 08-14-2003, 09:54 AM

Well, Rodog, if and when you find some brass, here's some loading data for ya:

http://www.cor-bon.com/handloading500sw.htm

Good luck.......

FN_Project90 · 08-14-2003, 10:56 AM

oh yeah thats right plano. Remembered wrong what I had read, Dick Casull shortened a 45-70 at one time. Got to find the little blurb on it, think its in the cartridges book I got.

rodog · 08-14-2003, 02:14 PM

great thanks. I bet we will find out what rifle cases can be used too.

inplanotx · 08-14-2003, 03:35 PM

Rodog, I would definately advise you to go to the Starline web page and read about the brass. There was a revision done to the case to allow magnum rifle primers to be used with heavier bullets and to keep the firing pin from piercing the primer and eroding the firing pin bushing. This change occurred on 7/28/03. Go check it out.

rodog · 08-15-2003, 02:47 AM

i did read something about that. I glad you reminded me.

FN_Project90 · 08-15-2003, 06:53 PM

make sure to wear your fire retardant gloves when you shoot that hog

Tony Mig · 08-16-2003, 08:21 PM

Hell...I'm a 5' 11", 240 pound firefighter, and I wonder if I could even pick that gun up off the table let alone shoot the damn thing.......

rodog · 08-30-2003, 01:35 AM

first thing, my friend and I are getting Barrett M99's next summer. 2 month wait or so. Then ill be getting the 500 S&W.

08-11-2003, 03:57 PM	#1
rodog Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: USA, Massachusetts Posts: 31	500 Smith and Wesson Brass anyone know if the Brass can be made by shortning rifle brass, like 45-70 or something? i would like to make my own cases, etc.. -->

08-11-2003, 04:08 PM	#2
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Hi Rodog and welcome to TFF. I cannot say how to make 500 S&W brass, but if you follow the link below, you buy starline brass for $22.00 / 100. You might also want to check out the MidwayUSA site as they also sell Starline brass. http://www.martscustoms.com/new_cart...brass_page.htm Glad to have another reloader on board! __________________

08-11-2003, 06:28 PM	#3
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Welcome to TFF, rodog. We hope you will visit us often and post often. We have not only a congenial group but one that is very knowledgeable. __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

08-12-2003, 01:23 PM	#5
FN_Project90 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 803	The .454 Cassull uses 45-70 there is such a thing as a 50-70 but I would not suggest ruining good brass for a hand cannon. __________________ Things n' Stuff

08-14-2003, 06:47 AM	#6
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	The 454 Casull does not use the 45-70 case as a base. The dimensions would not allow it. __________________

08-12-2003, 04:48 AM	#4
rodog Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: USA, Massachusetts Posts: 31	thanks, glad to be here, this looks like an awsome forum. I used to reload about 10 years ago, but sold everything to a friend when i started having kids, etc, lol. I just started to get my stuff back. Also just got my C&R too, and will startgetting a few rifles soon. If i remember, the 500 Linbaugh , or something like that used 45-70 cases, but i cant remember.

08-14-2003, 09:54 AM	#7
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Well, Rodog, if and when you find some brass, here's some loading data for ya: http://www.cor-bon.com/handloading500sw.htm Good luck.......

08-14-2003, 10:56 AM	#8
FN_Project90 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 803	oh yeah thats right plano. Remembered wrong what I had read, Dick Casull shortened a 45-70 at one time. Got to find the little blurb on it, think its in the cartridges book I got. __________________ Things n' Stuff

08-14-2003, 02:14 PM	#9
rodog Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: USA, Massachusetts Posts: 31	great thanks. I bet we will find out what rifle cases can be used too.

08-14-2003, 03:35 PM	#10
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Rodog, I would definately advise you to go to the Starline web page and read about the brass. There was a revision done to the case to allow magnum rifle primers to be used with heavier bullets and to keep the firing pin from piercing the primer and eroding the firing pin bushing. This change occurred on 7/28/03. Go check it out. __________________

08-15-2003, 02:47 AM	#11
rodog Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: USA, Massachusetts Posts: 31	i did read something about that. I glad you reminded me.

08-15-2003, 06:53 PM	#12
FN_Project90 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 803	make sure to wear your fire retardant gloves when you shoot that hog __________________ Things n' Stuff

08-16-2003, 08:21 PM	#13
Tony Mig Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Sorprano State Posts: 716	Hell...I'm a 5' 11", 240 pound firefighter, and I wonder if I could even pick that gun up off the table let alone shoot the damn thing....... __________________ "I solemnly swear to tell the truth as I know it, the whole truth as I believe it to be, and nothing but what I think you need to know." New Jersey Politician's oath of office O /\ (( -------------v-

08-30-2003, 01:35 AM	#14
rodog Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: USA, Massachusetts Posts: 31	first thing, my friend and I are getting Barrett M99's next summer. 2 month wait or so. Then ill be getting the 500 S&W. Last edited by rodog; 08-30-2003 at 01:36 AM..