Load Data for .500 Nitro Express 3"


 
Bullet: 570 gr DGX  (HDY)
Diameter: 0.510"
 
Powder: IMR 7828 (Improved Military Rifle)
Starting Powder: 108.1 gr
Max Powder: 115.0 gr
 
Primer: FED 215m
 
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 2.990"
 
Cartridge Overall Length: 3.740"
 
Starting Velocity: 1,902
Starting Pressure: 31,400
Max Velocity: 2,041
Max Pressure: 37,000
 
Compressed
Barrel: 24" with 1:15" twist.
 
Source: https://www.hodgdonreloading.com/
 

Printed from Shooter's Reference on 11/21/2024:
https://www.shootersreference.com/reloadingdata/500-nitro-express-3/