Shell Plate for Lee Loadmaster for 500 S&W Magnum?

[pilotlight]

Apparently, Lee no longer makes this shell plate. Hornady makes one and that is about it. Does anyone here use the Lee Loadmaster and load 500 S&W? Appreciate your ideas.

 

[pilotlight]

sound of crickets chirping??

 

[KansasSasquatch]

I imagine if they ever made one that it didn't sell very well and they discontinued it. Their #16 shell holder is listed as only working with .500S&W and 7.62x54R. I imagine most people that load those 2 calibers more often than not load them on a single stage. If you're really set on loading it on a Loadmaster give Lee a call. I'm sure they can offer a reason why they don't make it (or not anymore) and could possibly custom make one. I know there's a few shellplates that Hornady will take custom orders for (for the LNL) but they cost about 3 times the normal price.

 

[pilotlight]

I spoke with Lee earlier and they used to make one, but did not sell well as you stated. Wasnt sure if there was a substitute though...
when I find one, I will publish on this forum.