Load Data for .500 Nitro Express 3"


 
Bullet: 570 gr Banded Solids  (Barnes)
Diameter: 0.509"
 
Powder: N540 (VihtaVuori)
Starting Powder: 92.0 gr
Max Powder: 97.0 gr
 
Primer: FED 215m
 
Case: A-Square
Trim Length: 2.990"
 
Cartridge Overall Length: 3.735"
 
Starting Velocity: 2,068
Starting Pressure:  
Max Velocity: 2,167
Max Pressure:  
 
*Recommend crimping the case mouth into the front cannelure groove. *Rifles have been chambered for this cartridge with varying bore and groove diameters before CIP standardized the specs. Barnes’ .500 NE bullets are designed for modern firearms in good conditions built to current specs. If in doubt, contact the firearm manufacturer or a competent gunsmith to ensure your rifle is safe to use with modern loads.
Barrel: 28" with 1:18" twist.
 
Source: https://www.barnesbullets.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/500NitroExpress.pdf
 

Printed from Shooter's Reference on 11/23/2024:
https://www.shootersreference.com/reloadingdata/500-nitro-express-3/