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Load data for .450 Bushmaster + .451 | 230gr | Geco FMJ

Recommended Powder(s): Vihtavuori N110

.450 Bushmaster + .451 | 230gr | Geco FMJ

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.451 | 230gr | Geco FMJ
Manufacturer SKU:
RN 2318153
Bullet Weight:
230gr | 14.9g
Bullet Diameter:
0.451" | 11.46mm
Bullet Length:
0.672" | 17.1mm
Caliber:
.450 Bushmaster load data
Case Length (l3):
1.700" | 43.2mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
2.226" | 56.5mm
Seated Depth:
0.146" | 3.7mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.146" | 3.7mm
Case Capacity:
60.0 Grains of Water | 3.90 cm³
Primer Size:
Large Rifle (LR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
39160 psi | 2700 bar
LID:
LID_B9006_C759
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 18 loads in caliber .450 Bushmaster with .451 | 230gr | Geco FMJ bullet and 9 powders such as Vihtavuori N110. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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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>>
86%
35056
90%
**28
97%
[ADI AR 2207]*
<<locked>>
97%
27325
70%
**21
92%
Accurate No. 11 FS
<<locked>>
84%
34621
88%
**93
95%
[IMR 4227]*
<<locked>>
94%
34708
89%
**83
93%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
97%
34983
89%
**26
97%
[ReloadSwiss RS 36]*
<<locked>>
96%
34969
89%
**36
93%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
97%
32648
83%
**08
100%
Vihtavuori N110 👍
<<locked>>
91%
35230
90%
**16
100%
[Vihtavuori N120]*
<<locked>>
97%
25599
65%
**42
92%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
81%
29849
76%
**19
96%
[ADI AR 2207]*
<<locked>>
94%
25193
64%
**65
90%
[Accurate No. 11 FS]*
<<locked>>
81%
30487
78%
**08
94%
[IMR 4227]*
<<locked>>
88%
28776
73%
**52
90%
[Lovex S053]*
<<locked>>
81%
21509
55%
**01
91%
[ReloadSwiss RS 36]*
<<locked>>
91%
29037
74%
**08
90%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
81%
20711
53%
**32
99%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
81%
25701
66%
**19
99%
[Vihtavuori N120]*
<<locked>>
93%
23163
59%
**70
90%

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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