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Load data for .450 Bushmaster + .451 | 240gr | Sierra JHC SportsMaster

Recommended Powder(s): Vihtavuori N110

.450 Bushmaster + .451 | 240gr | Sierra JHC SportsMaster

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.451 | 240gr | Sierra JHC SportsMaster
Manufacturer SKU:
8820
Bullet Weight:
240gr | 15.6g
Bullet Diameter:
0.451" | 11.46mm
Bullet Length:
0.635" | 16.1mm
Caliber:
.450 Bushmaster load data
Case Length (l3):
1.700" | 43.2mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
2.213" | 56.2mm
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_B5982_C759
Last updated:
2025-02-02

Load data for 30 loads in caliber .450 Bushmaster with .451 | 240gr | Sierra JHC SportsMaster bullet and 15 powders such as Vihtavuori N110. 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. 18.5 fps

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    Use the Personalized Load Calculator to customize loads to your own specific requirements. Find more details in the help section.

    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>>
88%
38334
98%
**54
99%
[ADI AR 2207]*
<<locked>>
97%
28587
73%
**24
93%
[Accurate 5744]*
<<locked>>
85%
38667
99%
**29
93%
Accurate No. 11 FS
<<locked>>
86%
38928
99%
**33
97%
Hodgdon LilGun
<<locked>>
83%
39073
100%
**21
100%
IMR 4227
<<locked>>
96%
38348
98%
**23
95%
[Lovex D060]*
<<locked>>
87%
38667
99%
**29
93%
[Lovex D063]*
<<locked>>
85%
39102
100%
**29
93%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
97%
36680
94%
**20
98%
ReloadSwiss RS 36
<<locked>>
97%
37260
95%
**49
95%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
97%
34200
87%
**92
100%
[Shooters World Blackout]*
<<locked>>
85%
39102
100%
**29
93%
[Shooters World Buffalo Rifle]*
<<locked>>
87%
38667
99%
**29
93%
Vihtavuori N110 👍
<<locked>>
92%
38769
99%
**36
100%
[Vihtavuori N120]*
<<locked>>
97%
27398
70%
**62
94%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
81%
31502
80%
**26
97%
[ADI AR 2207]*
<<locked>>
91%
23960
61%
**00
90%
[Accurate 5744]*
<<locked>>
81%
33562
86%
**24
91%
Accurate No. 11 FS
<<locked>>
81%
32285
82%
**11
95%
Hodgdon LilGun
<<locked>>
81%
35839
92%
**65
100%
[IMR 4227]*
<<locked>>
84%
26571
68%
**67
90%
[Lovex D060]*
<<locked>>
81%
31662
81%
**82
90%
[Lovex D063]*
<<locked>>
81%
33852
86%
**24
91%
[Lovex S053]*
<<locked>>
81%
22684
58%
**08
93%
[ReloadSwiss RS 36]*
<<locked>>
87%
26948
69%
**29
90%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
81%
21886
56%
**32
99%
[Shooters World Blackout]*
<<locked>>
81%
33852
86%
**24
91%
[Shooters World Buffalo Rifle]*
<<locked>>
81%
31662
81%
**82
90%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
81%
27253
70%
**19
100%
[Vihtavuori N120]*
<<locked>>
89%
21466
55%
**95
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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