The .50 Alaskan cartridge is a large-bore rifle cartridge designed primarily for hunting big game, such as moose, bear, and bison. It was developed by Harold Johnson of Johnson's Guns and More of Cooper Landing, Alaska, in the early 1950s. The cartridge is based on a blown-out and necked-up .348 Winchester case, making it capable of holding a larger bullet for improved stopping power.
The .50 Alaskan typically fires a .510-inch diameter bullet weighing between 400 and 700 grains, with velocities ranging from 1,800 to 2,200 feet per second, depending on the load. This results in a significant kinetic energy that’s suitable for taking down large and dangerous animals at both close and moderate ranges.
Due to its power, the .50 Alaskan specializes in wilderness applications, where the risk of encountering large predators is high, making it an ideal choice for guides and hunters in remote areas. It is often chambered in lever-action rifles, which are favored for their reliability and ease of use in rugged terrain.
Overall, the .50 Alaskan is valued for its stopping power and effectiveness in ensuring swift, humane kills on large game.
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Lee Collet Necksizing 2-Die Set |
Lee RGB Die Set |
Lee Full-Length Sizing Die Set |
Lee Breech Lock Die Set |
Lee Ultimate 4-Die Set |
Lee Loader |
Single Dies |
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Full-Length Sizing Die |
Sizing Die |
Neck Sizing Die |
Undersize Sizing Die |
Charging Die |
Seating Die |
Factory Crimp Die |
90595-30 (Collet Style) |
Taper Crimp Die |
Inline Bullet Feed Die |
Case Conditioning Tools |
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Case Length Gauge and Shell Holder |
90493 |
Quick Trim Die |
Presses |
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Reloader Press (50 RPH) |
90045 (Lee Reloader Press) |
Hand Press (50 RPH) |
Breech Lock Hand Presses |
Challenger Press (50 RPH) |
90588 (Challenger III) |
Classic Cast Press (50 RPH) |
90998 (Classic Cast Press) |
Value Turret Press (250 RPH) |
Classic Turret Press (250 RPH) |
90304 (Classic Turret Press Kit) 90064 (Classic Turret Press) |
Ultimate Turret Press (250 RPH) |
91910 (Ultimate Turret Press) |
Pro 1000 Press (500+ RPH) |
Pro 4000 Press (500+ RPH) |
Six Pack Pro Press (500+ RPH) |
91823 (Six Pack Pro Reloading Press) |
Shell Plates and Holders |
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Priming Tool Shell Holder |
90208 (#8) |
Universal Press Shell Holder |
90525 (R8) |
X-Press Shell Holder (APP) |
91541 (#8) |
Pro 1000 Shell Plate |
Auto Breech | Pro 4000 Shell Plate |
Six Pack Pro Shell Plate |
91843 (8L) |
Inline Bullet Feed |
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Inline Bullet Feed Die |
Inline Bullet Feed Kit |
Inline Bullet Feed Magazine |
Bullet Casting |
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Classic Bullet Sizing Kit |
Breech Lock Bullet Sizer and Punch |
Bullet Molds |
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