BFR in 50 AE or 475 Linebaugh

[RB98SS]

I posted this over at GBO also but thought I'd ask here too.

I've been looking high and low online and locally for a BFR in 480/475 and can't locate one anywhere. I've been able to find the 7 1/2" model but not the 6 1/2" one that I prefer. CDNN has the 6 1/2" BFR in 50 AE for a good price but I'm not sure I want to mess with the rebated rim, head spacing on the mouth and taper crimp of this cartridge. I am currently loading for 50 AE as I have a Desert Eagle in that caliber already but am not sure about keeping lead bullets from creeping in the BFR.

Does anyone here have a BFR in 50 AE that could provide me with some insight as to if they are having issues with bullet creep?

I really want the 475 but the price is right on the 50.

Thanks.

 

[dnovo]

Well, the 475 will allow to shoot 480 Ruger, a milder recoilng load. The 50 AE, as you already know, is fairly hot and the revolver will not have the cushioning effect our your semi auto DE. Dave

 

[RB98SS]

Yes, I'm okay with the recoil of either of the two. I reload so I can download whichever I decide on. My concern is the 50 AE potential bullet creep with the full power loads.

 

[mr.trooper]

A cannelure tool is a must in my opinion for that sort of setup. They are not all that expensive either:

Get one of those tools, scribe a nice deep ring around the girth, and fold a heavy crimp into it. Problem solved, for around $75.

 

[RB98SS]

A cannelure tool is a must in my opinion for that sort of setup. They are not all that expensive either:

Get one of those tools, scribe a nice deep ring around the girth, and fold a heavy crimp into it. Problem solved, for around $75.

That won't work, the cartridge headspaces on the case mouth. You cannot "fold a heavy crimp into it" It requires a taper crimp and I'm just not sure how well it would hold a 340gn lead bullet.

 

[nofishbob]

As far as bullet jump goes, I used to load target rounds for a .475 BFR with no crimp at all.

I was trying to maximize case life.

I experimented with heavier and heavier loads until I started to see the bullets start to move.

I got past light loads and into what most would consider medium-hot loads before I saw any bullet jump.

it might be the same with a 50AE BFR....until you get into stout loads, you may not need worry.

Bob