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Load data for .450 Bushmaster + .451 | 185gr | Speer TMJ-M

Recommended Powder(s):

.450 Bushmaster + .451 | 185gr | Speer TMJ-M

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.451 | 185gr | Speer TMJ-M
Manufacturer SKU:
4473
Bullet Weight:
185gr | 12.0g
Bullet Diameter:
0.451" | 11.46mm
Bullet Length:
0.560" | 14.2mm
Caliber:
.450 Bushmaster load data
Case Length (l3):
1.700" | 43.2mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
2.138" | 54.3mm
Seated Depth:
0.122" | 3.1mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.122" | 3.1mm
Case Capacity:
60.0 Grains of Water | 3.90 cm³
Primer Size:
Large Rifle (LR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
39160 psi | 2700 bar
LID:
LID_B6283_C759
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 14 loads in caliber .450 Bushmaster with .451 | 185gr | Speer TMJ-M bullet and 7 powder(s). The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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  • Muzzle velocity vs. barrel length

    Every 1 inch additional barrel length increases muzzle velocity by approx. 20.5 fps

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    Our default view only displays powders/loads that fulfill certain criteria: Max pressure of a load <=90% of Max. Standardized Pressure. Fill Rate (Min FR): >80% and <100% for rife loads,  >60% and <100% for pistol loads. Min. Propellant Combustion (Min z): >90% for rifle loads , >80% for pistol/revolver loads. Relax these criteria at your own risk to potentially get more powders shown in the load tables.

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Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
91%
35027
89%
**61
95%
[Accurate No. 11 FS]*
<<locked>>
90%
35201
90%
**39
92%
Hodgdon LilGun 👍
<<locked>>
88%
34432
88%
**67
100%
Lovex S040
<<locked>>
84%
34867
89%
**03
99%
[Lovex S053]*
<<locked>>
97%
28398
73%
**21
92%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
97%
26789
68%
**33
99%
Vihtavuori N110 👍
<<locked>>
97%
34418
88%
**75
99%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
[ADI AR 2205]*
<<locked>>
81%
25730
66%
**38
90%
[Accurate No. 11 FS]*
<<locked>>
86%
30414
78%
**31
90%
Hodgdon LilGun
<<locked>>
81%
26295
67%
**87
98%
Lovex S040
<<locked>>
81%
31865
81%
**34
98%
[Lovex S053]*
<<locked>>
93%
25048
64%
**29
90%
[SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2]*
<<locked>>
81%
17172
44%
**24
94%
[Vihtavuori N110]*
<<locked>>
81%
20421
52%
**11
94%

Start Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

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FR ... fill rate of the cartridge in percent

MaxP ... max. pressure of load in psi or bar

% ... max. pressure of load in percent of the maximum allowed pressure for this caliber 

V(0) ... muzzle velocity in feet per second (fps) or  meters per second (m/s)

z ... powder burnt in percent

[...] *... not dangerous but load has suboptimal powder burnt with possible characteristics such as extensive muzzle flash or inaccurate loads.

[...] ²... fill rate low - you might want to consider using a filler to ensure proper ignition.

[...] ᴾ... possible press load - work up slowly to this load while watching for signs of excessive pressure.

👍  ... recommended powder/load for this caliber and bullet combination based on its ballistic performance.

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