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Offline Jason F

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499 hubel express
« on: May 13, 2012, 02:19:07 PM »
I have a 500 smith and wesson that I do not use much what would be some advantages to rechambering to this round or disadvantages
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Re: 499 hubel express
« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2012, 02:27:59 PM »
Or you could just trade me for the 35...   just sayin" ;)
 
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I have a 500 smith and wesson that I do not use much what would be some advantages to rechambering to this round or disadvantages
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Re: 499 hubel express
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2012, 01:06:08 AM »
Advantage:
 There is nothing left walking this Planet it would not kill,and if the big dinosaurs come back you will be ready for them.
Disadvantage:
Recoil

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Re: 499 hubel express
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2012, 06:45:45 AM »
With that list of choices you have Im thinkin' that isnt the only one that doesnt get used much............ ;)
Now, if you are like me, once you get one up & running it often gets played with a bit, then takes 2nd place to the next project??, so even if you change it to something 'interesting', is that going to get used much either?
Just playin' Devils Advocate for you..........
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Re: 499 hubel express
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2012, 07:14:41 AM »
I bet your Orthopedic Surgeon is all for this re-chamber. ;)
 
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Re: 499 hubel express
« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2012, 09:47:55 AM »
Well its settled,i just sent ed a pm on getting rechamber done,just got to wait for his reply and start ordering stuff. I guess its time to get rid of 500 s&w brass and dies.
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Re: 499 hubel express
« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2012, 12:29:16 PM »
Don't get rid of the 500S&W sizer die, you''l need it for the neck of the 499HE.  ;)

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Re: 499 hubel express
« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2012, 12:45:43 PM »
Thanks tim
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