I got a new sizer die. The new one is a .496 for my paper patched 500 S&W bullets. I shot my new MK 85 and the bullets were super tight going down. It was very accurate but I wanted it to load a bit easier. I have an elk hunt that is coming up soon so I made up 50 rounds to shoot and go on the hunt. It is a very short 3 day hunt next week. it will be in the desert and this year our desert is hot and dry. I hope I get a chance to warm up the barrel on a young cow. Ron

Good Luck Ron! Is it a custom Lee sizer or where did you get a .496 sizing die?

I got it from a real nice guy in Montana. He was sick for a long time but I got ahold of him this summer and he got it done. here is his link. Ron

http://doughtyent.com/index.html

Ive heard good things about them too. Dies are supposed to be nicely made. C4HD custom size dies are more than twice the price too.



Price including pushrod : $25.00

Price for top punch with flat: $10.00 (or to match bullet profile when ordered with a mold)

His website says he is still sick and not taking orders. I hate to bug the guy if he is ill.

hope you do well ron.I WHACKED a antelope a couple weeks ago out mud lake way.Used the 500sw 450 pp 90 grns pyro p . WHAT A HOLE!!! LUCK TO YA!

Good luck Ron!

Deep Creek, WAY to go!! Lets see some pictures!! Thanks for putting me in touch with him. Ron