.50 Beowulf reloads Range Video

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxjtO0YtQIc Watch in HD
Test firing my reloads with the .50 Beowulf. Everything ran flawlessly. Was getting a slight case bulge on a few but they all chambered and shot fine. I will be readjusting my sizing die on the next batch. Do you guys think that is the problem? Any feedback would be appreciated.

[stilly]

I wanna see an AR pistol in 50 beo... I will do that to mine.


Okay, because you asked for criticism...
How many rounds did you fire? I did not want to count, but that looked like it should have been showing a few more holes. Like 3 holes for 80 rounds... Come on now, are you North Korean or Iranian? The correct answer is Iranian because North Korean would have only had 1 hole and it would have been perfect...

I am very harsh when people ask to have their videos critiqued. Just look at my perfect examples that I have of my dog attacking the mower while it is running and I am wearing my camera... So naturally I have perfect videos.

All ARFS look alike to me. I do not care for the Michael Bay dramatic unboxing and panning shots unless Bumble Bee is skating across the back ground with the slow mo music playing...

Also, you ned a different filter on that camera for macro. It was not able to focus as close as someone was holding it to that ammo, THAT shot should have been cut from the video or it should have been in focus by either using a proper filter or backing off a bit. I only kept watching at that point because at that exact moment, I was wondering how hard it would be to convert my lever action .44 mag to a .50 BEO or .50 AE and still have it function well. Now THAT would be a totally cool pistol to have. Rossi Ranch Hand in .50 AE... Oh the coons would hate me for sure then.

Back to you. So all of the dramatic unboxing/starting gun shots are not for me. I know some folks jizz all over themselves at the sight of ANY ARF, but not me and this is only MY opinion so take it at what it is worth, another guy's opinion on the internet, oh such a rare thing today...

If everything ran flawless, then I say ****ing GREAT. Record that load and keep it. If you like it, be glad that you have it. Was it 1680 or H-110? Share the load data with us. Whenever I make a load up that I think others might want to try, I will post it along with results.

Do you want a bunny fart load? Try IMR PB and see what 4 gr gets ya... (check your load data FIRST, that is a 44 special load i think but DAMn it is so easy to shoot). That might not cycle your action either. But who are we kidding, the chance of you having IMR PB is slim to none. Only I have it because I hoard it and I did not want to shoot it and I happened to find a can from the 70s...

When you say slight case bulge, what exactly are you referring to? WHERE is it bulging? And this is NOT case expansion right? You should have filmed the case bulge, but only if it was in focus.

Okay I am done. Damn that thing today still has me irked. Sorry, normally I am harsher on video critiques but I am trying to play nice for a little while longer.

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The case bulge is around the neck of the case after seating the bullet. I know my camera sucks at close up zoom shots, its more of an action mounted camera. I was asking for feedback on what could cause the case to bulge mainly...not how proffessional my video looks. I do the vids for fun.

Shot about 80 shots and no that is not the same target for all 80. It held a fairly good group and thats what I was trying to show in the video. I WISH I could get a group like that while double tapping.

I have no chrono at this time but this is the recipe I used.
335 Gr. Ranier HP/ 36 gr of Hodgdon Lil Gun/ CCI# 350 primers with an OAL of 2.110.

[Tradhunt]

Sounds like to much crimp as you are still trying to seat the bullet. But would have to look it over more to be sure.

I'm pretty surprised that someone didn't come yell at you for the double taps. Always see themgo running in to yell at someone for that when I'm at that place.

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Double taps are permitted. I crimp and seat the projectiles separately. I truly think I might be sizing it a lil too much.

[stilly]

The case bulge is around the neck of the case after seating the bullet. I know my camera sucks at close up zoom shots, its more of an action mounted camera. I was asking for feedback on what could cause the case to bulge mainly...not how proffessional my video looks. I do the vids for fun.

Shot about 80 shots and no that is not the same target for all 80. It held a fairly good group and thats what I was trying to show in the video. I WISH I could get a group like that while double tapping.

I have no chrono at this time but this is the recipe I used.
335 Gr. Ranier HP/ 36 gr of Hodgdon Lil Gun/ CCI# 350 primers with an OAL of 2.110.

Ahhhhhhhhh. okay LoL. You know me an my opinions...

I have noticed in reloading that when I see bulges and all, it is the projectile going into the case and it causes a hmmm, "panty-line" effect. I could not tell really by looking at the vid because well, the ammo was blurry. I was not sure if it was my vision needing correction at 0:dark thirty or whenever I was up looking at this or if it was really that the ammo was BLURRY. Seriously though, invest in a macro filter for the camcorder, it will cost you $20 and make some things way cooler.

If you have bulging going on and maybe even DARE I SAY, a Rippling effect, then that is typically caused by too much crimp.

If it still feeds and the ripple is only minor then who cares. Yeah yeah, okay I get it. Make pretty ammo for a pretty gun. I would consider what Tradhunt is saying and cut back on the crimp and see if it helps.

OR get a FCD for it (oh I am going to hell for that one...)

FCD supports the entire case from what I read so when you crimp, no more ripples or smashed accordion style cases.

http://leeprecision.com/reloading-dies/rifle-dies/factory-crimp-die/

They apparently have them in .50 BEO. I say give it a try.

BTW, what is that crimp on a .50 BEO? Is it a roll crimp or a tapered crimp?

I am guessing tapered but roll would not surprise me. Oh, I guess I can go look huh?

Taper crimp...

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Ahhhhhhhhh. okay LoL. You know me an my opinions...

I have noticed in reloading that when I see bulges and all, it is the projectile going into the case and it causes a hmmm, "panty-line" effect. I could not tell really by looking at the vid because well, the ammo was blurry. I was not sure if it was my vision needing correction at 0:dark thirty or whenever I was up looking at this or if it was really that the ammo was BLURRY. Seriously though, invest in a macro filter for the camcorder, it will cost you $20 and make some things way cooler.

If you have bulging going on and maybe even DARE I SAY, a Rippling effect, then that is typically caused by too much crimp.

If it still feeds and the ripple is only minor then who cares. Yeah yeah, okay I get it. Make pretty ammo for a pretty gun. I would consider what Tradhunt is saying and cut back on the crimp and see if it helps.

OR get a FCD for it (oh I am going to hell for that one...)

FCD supports the entire case from what I read so when you crimp, no more ripples or smashed accordion style cases.

http://leeprecision.com/reloading-dies/rifle-dies/factory-crimp-die/

They apparently have them in .50 BEO. I say give it a try.

BTW, what is that crimp on a .50 BEO? Is it a roll crimp or a tapered crimp?

I am guessing tapered but roll would not surprise me. Oh, I guess I can go look huh?

Taper crimp...

The bulge comes after seating the bullet. I crimp separately after I achieve my OAL. My action camera is too small and its probably not a camcorder you are probably thinking about. Its called a Garmin Virb. Going to ease up on the sizing die a little and see what happens. Ive been using a Lee factory crimp die also.Thanks for everybody's advice.

[stilly]

It is possible to get a ripple after seating a bullet too, all it takes is for the bullet to catch on the side of the case a little. Improper flaring or not flaring enough could cause that, but usually it is crimp or ???

[cruddymutt]

I do not use a FCD on my Wulf loads. I feel neck tension is good enough. Ive never had an issue. BTW I also use the 334gr Rainiers in both HP and non HP.

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I do not use a FCD on my Wulf loads. I feel neck tension is good enough. Ive never had an issue. BTW I also use the 334gr Rainiers in both HP and non HP.

I was worried about bullet setback during cycling. The projectile sits in the case pretty solid right before seating it. I've read on another forum posted by Alexander Arms stating the OD of the case should be a certain spec after sizing. (Forgot the spec at this time). I measured mine and I was under. I will try backing off the sizing die and belling the mouth a little more to see if that helps.

[stilly]

I would not bell the mouth anymore than it takes to get the bullet to not fall over when you place it.

[kengotit]

lefty shooter is getting kicked around almost lost his ear first few shots..

[C.G.]

I would suggest getting a case gauge to check the rounds, if they bulge too much they will not chamber, the case gauge will warn you of that. That even happened with some AA ammo I bought when I first got the upper, some rounds barely chambered.

[the86d]

Are double-taps cost-effective-enjoyment on a .50 Beowulf rifle (@ $1-$1.50/rd)?
( http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=289096 )

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I do use a case gauge and they do check out fine. As far as the round being cost effective probably not but I do know I'm having fun shooting it.