Load Data for .500 Smith & Wesson Magnum


 
Bullet: 500 gr SP  (HDY)
Diameter: 0.500"
 
Powder: CFE BLK (Hodgdon)
Starting Powder: 40.8 gr
Max Powder: 48.0 gr
 
Primer: WIN WLRM
 
Case: Starline Brass
Trim Length: 1.615"
 
Cartridge Overall Length: 2.065"
 
Starting Velocity: 1,444
Starting Pressure: 36,700
Max Velocity: 1,628
Max Pressure: 51,100
 
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/