50 Peacemaker?

Tyler Staggs · #1 03-27-2002, 04:50 PM

I was wondering if anyone uses or has used the .50 Peacemaker cartridge from SSK industries? It's a .460 Weatherby necked to .50 and throated for the BMG bullets. I would think that a 750gr. Amax at 2400fps would be quite impressive. I tried to look up the BC of the Amax, but the Hornady site is down.

Holmes · #2 03-27-2002, 05:46 PM

I seriously considered this cartridge for a Ruger #1 project, however, I am trying to keep the rifle at the 15 pound mark and no brake. I've decided to stay with the .378 Weatherby for that project with a 34" tube for long range coyote plinkin'.

Actually, J.D. calls the cartridge the "Peacekeeper", (you sound like a Colt afficionado!), and the velocity realised with the 750 grain pills runs right around 2200 fps. Still pretty damned impressive!

Regards,

~Holmes

Brent · #3 03-28-2002, 01:08 AM

The BC. for the 750gr A-Max is 1.05, and I would use the 408 CheyTac and neck to .510" if I wanted the best combination available. The Weatherby case does work well though.

texas · #4 03-31-2002, 12:55 PM

Ok Brent so what are we going to call this new round and what action do we use? It sounds like a very good idea a 408cheyn necked up to 510.

Brent · #5 04-01-2002, 01:29 AM

How bout the .50 Texas and put it on a Timberwolf reciever that Ross makes. Ross S. and his bad ass actions