About this bullet
.510 | 800gr | Barnes Banded Solid BT Bore Rider is a bullet made by Barnes. At 800 gr (51.8 g) and a diameter of 0.51'' (12.95 mm) it suits handloads where bullet weight and barrel length have to be matched carefully. Its G1 ballistic coefficient of 1.095 drives velocity retention and wind drift downrange — higher values mean a flatter trajectory at distance. A twist rate of 1:14.0 is recommended for stable flight; slower twists can under-stabilise this bullet. We currently list 59 load recipes across 2 calibers for this bullet.
Most popular calibers for this bullet
| Caliber | Load recipes |
|---|---|
| .50 BMG | 59 |
Load data for .510 | 800gr | Barnes Banded Solid BT Bore Rider 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.