Bore out 50AE cylinder?

[Decker]

Question, I have a 555 (50AE), instead of buying a new cylinder would it be possible or should I say cost effective to simply have that cylinder bored out to .500 WE.?
I like the 50AE round, however I would like to be able to shoot heavier bullets, as you know shooting the 50AE with its tapper crimp, that anything above 350 grains will jump and tie up the cylinder. I would just like to be able to enjoy throwing 400 plus grain bullets without the worry.

[4MUL8R]

I believe the quality issue is how it is bored, and FA has that figured out!  The relative position of the chambers with respect to the bore is critical.

There are some potential issues on original caliber vs. new caliber with some manufacturers--they don't like changing as a serial number is associated with the original caliber.

[FAStevo]

Decker,
Sorry but because the 50 AE was originally supposed to be a .510 caliber it is a tapered case and will be oversized to be rechambered to the 50 WE. No big deal sending it back to FA for a new cylinder? Regards, Steve

[Decker]

Gentlemen thanks for your replies. Guess I should have checked case dimensions before asking. Looks like I will be sending my gun back after hunting season is over for a new cylinder.
Again Thanks

[475/480]

Have them make a NEW cylinder

Sean