Loading .500 Tranter

[JD Zincavage]

The rub is: my gunsmith has a one year waiting list. I have to mail him the revolver and a deposit and sit and wait. You're right, it will require a custom bullet mold. I was just trying to figure out how I'm going to get case rims turned (without buying my own lathe).

[JB White]

I was just trying to figure out how I'm going to get case rims turned (without buying my own lather).

For the 310 Cadet I turned the rims of 32-20's on a drill press. Snug the cases into the chuck by hand as not to crush. Use a fine file on the inside of the rim. With some patience and practice you can get very close on the first try.

[Sunray]

"...one year waiting list..." Hi. Lotta smithies have long waiting times. None or very few of 'em take on apprentices either.
The base diameter of .528" is the biggest issue. Nothing else is even close. An FL dies might do it, but the die will be cu$tom made too.
"...Snug the cases into the chuck by hand as not to crush..." Collet chuck? Mind you, it's not the machines that cost the huge pile of money. It's all the bits and pieces they need to make 'em work.

[deadin]

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" Collet chuck? Mind you, it's not the machines that cost the huge pile of money. It's all the bits and pieces they need to make 'em work.

Amen to that!! I have a small lathe and mill and would love to go larger but the thought of replacing all of the tooling, chucks, collets, etc. is horrendous.

[bigskybound]

I once had a Bulldog style revolver in that chambering. Never messed with it enough to figure out proper case, etc. Neat piece you have there.