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Friday, May 01, 2020, 15:07

The .510" bullets are limited in jacketed options, cast are available but not as many in 350 gr. and less, best suited to revolvers. The brass is also expensive, and you did mention economy. Rather oxymoronic with big bores.

The .500" cal. guns have a wide array of bullets in all styles available and brass is a little easier to fine. Still not inexpensive but more available. I like the idea of a shorter, .500 LB length, true .50 wheelgun. The .500 S&W is too much for me unless you just want one.

For me I really liked the .475 LB, also shoots .480 Ruger. Lots of bullet options galore, brass too. I'm leaning a bit in this direction.

.454 is a step above the .44 Mag. and has all the vicious recoil you'd like for paper punching. Being able to shoot .45 Colt is a bonus. It's kind of nice to have one around.

Bro. Jim's suggestion of a .41 cal. is an interesting one if the opposite direction of your inquiry.

Gary's .510 is what I'm sticking with right now. A slightly shorter .500 LB basically and easier to download. Having .510 on the side of your gun makes it stand out, even beside a .500 LB gun! The brass is expensive but lasts forever. I shoot cast almost exclusively but know where to get a couple jacketed options if I wanted them. I like the unique and exclusive, I seek it. It's your choice and your fun.

Lee Jurras' last gun, a .475 LB.

Have at it!