Shell holder-for BMG/416 Barret

[ernierod]

Is there a universal shell holder for a BMG/416 Barrett ?? I am having difficulty in finding one. They snap in the RAMS of most reloading presses. Looking for info.Thanks.

 

[LA50SHOOTER]

Is there a universal shell holder for a BMG/416 Barrett ?? I am having difficulty in finding one. They snap in the RAMS of most reloading presses. Looking for info.Thanks.

There are several manufacturers who make 50 BMG Shell holders.
RCBS, Hornady, and CH4D come to mind. These shell holders do not “snap in” to a regular ram press. They are threaded to fit the ram on large purpose built presses. They are available by several vendors.
Try a google search for “50 BMG Shellholder” - the links from that search should point you in the right direction.

 

[ELR Researcher]

Is there a universal shell holder for a BMG/416 Barrett ?? I am having difficulty in finding one. They snap in the RAMS of most reloading presses. Looking for info.Thanks.

LA50SHOOTER is exactly correct. The .416 Barrett uses the same rim dimensions as the .50 BMG. As he noted, if you pursue this cartridge, or any with the same rim dimensions (e.g., .375/50, .50 DTC/.510 DTC), you will need to step up to a substantially larger reloading press - for the much larger bolt face (going from .590 for LM, or .532 for magnum, to .804 nominal) and for case length. While the .416 Barrett is substantially shorter than the .50 BMG, the rim dimensions must still be dealt with. As you are now considering such a cartridge, also consider that the powder charge is substantially more than some manual powder measure/throwers (e.g., the Harrell and Redding) will throw. So you may also need a larger powder measure. And if you have a dedicated priming tool, same problem here as most only support small and large rifle primers - the .50 BMG is .315 in diameter vs .210 for large rifle. And the list continues with case-prep tools, e.g., Wilson makes a larger model trimmer for .50 BMG diameter/length cases.