Bertram 500 Weatherby Brass
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Bertram 500 Weatherby Brass
Quick Facts
| Manufacturer | Bertram |
| Cartridge | .500 Weatherby |
| Product | New, unprimed brass cartridge cases |
| Case type | Large belted, bottleneck case |
| Primary role | Specialized heavy-magnum cartridge for custom rifles |
| Compatibility status | Non-standardized custom or wildcat chamber; use the exact rifle builder's reamer, dies, and loading specifications |
| Country of manufacture | Australia |
| U.S. distributor | Desert Tech Munitions |
Important: This listing is for new, unprimed brass cartridge cases only. It is not loaded ammunition and contains no primer, powder, or projectile.
Why Choose Bertram .500 Weatherby Brass?
- New-production brass for a rare safari or classic sporting cartridge
- Correctly headstamped for identification and load records
- Manufactured by Bertram in Australia
- Imported and supported in the United States by Desert Tech Munitions
Cartridge History
The .500 Weatherby is a specialized custom or wildcat chambering associated with the Weatherby magnum case family. It should not be confused with Weatherby's standardized .460 Weatherby Magnum or treated as a current Weatherby factory cartridge without documentation from the rifle builder.
Rifles and Platforms
- Custom rifles specifically chambered and marked for .500 Weatherby
- Large magnum actions built around the individual reamer and die specification
Compatibility warning: Non-standardized custom or wildcat chamber; use the exact rifle builder's reamer, dies, and loading specifications Similar names, shared parent cases, or matching caliber alone do not establish interchangeability.
Did You Know?
Weatherby's current factory cartridge lineup centers on the standardized .460 Weatherby Magnum; a rifle marked .500 Weatherby requires its own chamber documentation.
Product and Reference Specifications
| Manufacturer | Bertram |
| Condition | New |
| Primed | No |
| Material | Cartridge brass |
| Case type | Large belted, bottleneck case |
| Compatibility note | Non-standardized custom or wildcat chamber; use the exact rifle builder's reamer, dies, and loading specifications |
| Country of manufacture | Australia |
Case Preparation Before Loading
- Inspect every case before use
- Check the mouth, body, primer pocket, and flash hole
- Size, expand, chamfer, deburr, and measure as appropriate
- For proprietary or custom cartridges, use the exact rifle builder's dies, chamber data, and approved loading guidance
Availability & Production
Bertram manufactures many safari and classic sporting cases in scheduled production runs. Desert Tech Munitions maintains U.S. inventory when available and supports qualified dealer and OEM buyers.
Why Buy from Desert Tech Munitions?
- Authorized U.S. Bertram distributor
- U.S. inventory and domestic shipping when available
- Direct working relationship with Bertram
- Dealer and OEM programs for qualified buyers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this loaded ammunition?
No. This listing is for new, unprimed brass cartridge cases only.
Will it fit a rifle with a similar caliber name?
Not necessarily. Verify the complete chamber designation, bore, dies, and rifle before ordering.
Should new cases be sized before loading?
Inspect every case. Sizing or expanding may be appropriate for the firearm, chamber, projectile, and loading tools.
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