Load Data for .500 Smith & Wesson Magnum


 
Bullet: 440 gr LGC  (CPB)
Diameter: 0.500"
 
Powder: CFE BLK (Hodgdon)
Starting Powder: 41.6 gr
Max Powder: 49.0 gr
 
Primer: WIN WLRM
 
Case: Starline Brass
Trim Length: 1.615"
 
Cartridge Overall Length: 2.025"
 
Starting Velocity: 1,473
Starting Pressure: 28,300
Max Velocity: 1,672
Max Pressure: 36,600
 
Compressed
Barrel: 10" with 1:18" twist.
 
Source: https://www.hodgdonreloading.com/
 

Printed from Shooter's Reference on 05/02/2024:
https://www.shootersreference.com/reloadingdata/500-smith-wesson-magnum/