Reeder Custom Guns - Problem loading .50 AE, bullets too loose

WB
Problem loading .50 AE, bullets too loose
Tuesday, September 27, 2022, 12:44

In the case. I found some Hornady XTP 350’s that are 0.499” exactly and verified. The sized Hornady brass in LEE full length size dies has an ID of 0.4965-0.497”. That’s not enough pull on the bullet. I can insert and pull a bullet out of a sized case. The brass is about 0.012” thick (each side). I made one and almost roll crimped it. The bullet can’t push back into the case for 28 grs. of H110 but I don’t think it will pull out with fingers, but I can spin it in the case.

Something is just not right. First reflex is to call LEE.

Anybody ever hear of anything with .50 AE?

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I may powder coat the XTP’s to bump them up to .501” or so.

Problem loading .50 AE, bullets too loose - WB, 2022-09-27, 12:44
- I started a support ticket with LEE we'll see - WB, 2022-09-28, 09:25
- 50 AE Bullet tension - 50GIFreak, 2022-09-28, 07:28
- What with the cost of bullets, etc... - AmBraCol, 2022-09-28, 06:38
- Random ideas - Bob Denning, 2022-09-27, 18:38
- Loaded alot of 50AE when I had a DE, - Darryl T., 2022-09-27, 16:23
  - Also still have a 10inch barrel left. Need to get - Darryl T., 2022-09-27, 16:31
    - That stuff brings good money. I bought a .357 from Puffy - WB, 2022-09-27, 20:51
- I'd try an RCBS .50 AE Sizing Die - Revolvers&1911s, 2022-09-27, 15:45
  - I’m going to check with LEE, something is up - WB, 2022-09-28, 06:27
  - The only reason I suggested the Lee is they sorta specialize - Gary Reeder, 2022-09-27, 15:50
- Our original Lucifer's Hammer revolver - Gary Reeder, 2022-09-27, 14:20
  - Very good point and advise. - WB, 2022-09-27, 14:41
    - +1 for getting a Lee die. I had the same problem - drdougrx, 2022-09-28, 04:42