need load data s&w 500 magnum
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Jesse Heywood
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Lyman cast bullet handbook, 4th ed.
Data is for a plain base, gas check can be loaded to 45000 psi
375 gr. #2 alloy Lyman #501680 oal 2.035 LR primer
H110 32.0 gr 1460 fps 22600 psi; 35.5 gr 1650 fps 32900 psi
Data is for a plain base, gas check can be loaded to 45000 psi
375 gr. #2 alloy Lyman #501680 oal 2.035 LR primer
H110 32.0 gr 1460 fps 22600 psi; 35.5 gr 1650 fps 32900 psi
Dudedog
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35.5 H110 375gr bullet 1650fps 
that hurts me just reading it.
Rented and shot a .500, was not as bad as I anticipated, but you sure know when you touch one off.
that hurts me just reading it. Rented and shot a .500, was not as bad as I anticipated, but you sure know when you touch one off.
50 Shooter
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Go to www.loadswap.com and look up the different loads they have under 500. That's where I've got my loads, they are posted by people actually shooting the caliber. Lots of good info there for all different kinds of calibers.
ArchAngelCD
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Welcome to the forum.
The Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook 4th Edition is a very good source for data.
The Hodgdon load data site will provide data for all Hodgdon/IMR/Wincgester powders. It's current data too.
http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/
The Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook 4th Edition is a very good source for data.
The Hodgdon load data site will provide data for all Hodgdon/IMR/Wincgester powders. It's current data too.
http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/
Reefinmike
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I loaded some 375gr lead with 34.0gr w296(h110) and they were very mild. I didnt have a chance to run them over the chronograph but I doubt they got anywhere near 1600fps. 43gr w296 and a 350gr jacketed xtp got me 1670fps from an 8" gun. Those were still very comfortable to shoot.
I recently got into loading the 500 and the amount of conflicting data out there is mind boggling. It makes you really question hodgdon's "do not reduce more than 3%" rule printed on the cans of h110. Hodgdon lists 44.5gr starting and 47gr max for a 370gr lead bullet.
as for those berry's 335gr bullets- closest thing Im getting is a speer 325gr JHP 40.6gr start 41.9gr max. If It were me, I would load up a few each at 39, 40, 41 and 42gr. BUT- As always in these gray areas- proceed at your own risk
I recently got into loading the 500 and the amount of conflicting data out there is mind boggling. It makes you really question hodgdon's "do not reduce more than 3%" rule printed on the cans of h110. Hodgdon lists 44.5gr starting and 47gr max for a 370gr lead bullet.
as for those berry's 335gr bullets- closest thing Im getting is a speer 325gr JHP 40.6gr start 41.9gr max. If It were me, I would load up a few each at 39, 40, 41 and 42gr. BUT- As always in these gray areas- proceed at your own risk
man I am relieved im not the only one that was coming up with conflicting data results, had me thinking and double thinking my mind was in a blender..
any way I have seen or read that people were reloading these 335's higher than what rainier recommends of 1200fps at a velocity of 17,18,1900 fps...Ramshot has data for them with around 3 different powders at 1900fps...their reduced load data shows 2 powders, accurate no 2 and 5744..witch I don't have, use or know if available
any way I have seen or read that people were reloading these 335's higher than what rainier recommends of 1200fps at a velocity of 17,18,1900 fps...Ramshot has data for them with around 3 different powders at 1900fps...their reduced load data shows 2 powders, accurate no 2 and 5744..witch I don't have, use or know if available
snuffy
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I use this site's load data a lot;
http://reloadammo.com/500sw.htm
I've used loads for several bullet weights on it.
http://reloadammo.com/500sw.htm
I've used loads for several bullet weights on it.
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