When loading the 500 Jeffery is a filler (foam plug) needed?

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Starting to load for this and was curious. Thank you for any and all help!
 
I make my own foam fillers using pool noodles and an unsized 585Nyathi case that I sharpened the mouth of.

Cuts is nice and round.

Only loaded from 99 to 109gr so far and used fillers every time.

I shoot monolithic bullets, so they are on the longer side. But so far so good.
 
I make my own foam fillers using pool noodles and an unsized 585Nyathi case that I sharpened the mouth of.

Cuts is nice and round.

Only loaded from 99 to 109gr so far and used fillers every time.

I shoot monolithic bullets, so they are on the longer side. But so far so good.
@DWB Maybe a short video or photos demonstrating how you make the plugs?
 
I make my own foam fillers using pool noodles and an unsized 585Nyathi case that I sharpened the mouth of.

Cuts is nice and round.

Only loaded from 99 to 109gr so far and used fillers every time.

I shoot monolithic bullets, so they are on the longer side. But so far so good.
What powder are you using ? I’m going to try H4350 and RL15.
 
Playing around between N540 and N550.

Seems like N550 will be my go to
 
In my .404 Jeff I load 400grn coated hard-cast bullets with 5744 (and no filler) for easy-on-the-shoulder plinking in order to practice good shooting form.

I’d love to find .512 coated hard cast bullets for my A2.
 

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