About this bullet
.500 | 300gr | Speer TMJ is a bullet made by Speer. At 300 gr (19.4 g) and a diameter of 0.5'' (12.70 mm) it suits handloads where bullet weight and barrel length have to be matched carefully. Its G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.157 drives velocity retention and wind drift downrange — higher values mean a flatter trajectory at distance. We currently list 183 load recipes across 3 calibers for this bullet.
Most popular calibers for this bullet
| Caliber | Load recipes |
|---|---|
| .500 S&W Mag. | 90 |
| .50 A.E. | 62 |
| .500 Special | 31 |
Load data for .500 | 300gr | Speer TMJ bullet is available in the following calibers:
Safety notes
All load data is reference data only. Always start at the minimum charge and work up in small steps while watching for pressure signs. Never exceed the maximum charge published by the powder or bullet manufacturer.
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